Metro Area Fishing Report – March 9, 2025 – video
Matt Johnson
March 9, 2025
Pay attention to access points and do your own homework on ice conditions. Still some ice fishing to go and the bite is very good.
Fishing
Minnesota DNR to assess limit for perch on Mille Lacs after harvest tops quota
Natalie Ryder
March 7, 2025
When the DNR received the latest Lake Mille Lacs creel survey data, it became evident that state anglers have taken more yellow perch than the allowed harvest limit for the year. As a result, the
James Lindner: Catfish and whitefish are great options on late ice
James Lindner
March 7, 2025
Although game-fish seasons are closed across much of the Ice Belt, there are still plenty of opportunities left for ice fishing. Panfish, including crappies, bluegills, and perch, certainly receive the lion’s share of fishing pressure
Minnesota’s Keep It Clean Coalition seeks state agency home; and more dollars sought for wolf, elk depredation funding
Natalie Ryder
March 7, 2025
After working to pass legislation that prohibits leaving trash and human waste on the ice during ice-fishing season in 2023, the grassroots Keep It Clean Coalition is eying the next step: consolidation under a state
Steve Carney: Singing the big-perch blues from Minnesota, and a pike nails a transducer
Steve Carney
March 6, 2025
There is no doubt that Minnesota’s perch fishing is below average when compared with that of some other states. Some social media posts of huge perch that I see often are from Michigan, Wisconsin, and
Minnesota Mixed Bag: George’s Minnesota Muskie Expo begins Friday
Staff and News Reports
March 5, 2025
George’s Minnesota Muskie Expo, held this year in conjunction with the Minnesota Anglers Boat Show, comes to the Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, March 7-9.
Sea Grant modeling takes aim at predicting ice-out on Minnesota lakes
Natalie Ryder
March 5, 2025
Following the March 3 fish house removal date for two-thirds of Minnesota, many anglers will have their eyes set on the open-water season and waiting for ice to crack up.
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Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Pack light, but be equipped for panfish on late ice
Dan Eigen
March 5, 2025
We are in the “late-ice” period, so it’s time to pack light and walk quietly.
I love fishing for crappies and sunnies this time of year, and my favorite way to do so is
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – March 4, 2025
Site Staff
March 4, 2025
The bite has been good in most areas, and ice conditions are among the best in recent years.
