Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – February 11, 2025
Site Staff
February 11, 2025
Most fishing activity is taking place in 26-32 feet of water.
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Metro Area Fishing Report – February 9, 2025 – video
Matt Johnson
February 9, 2025
The shallow weed bite continues and focusing on structure is a priority.
Interested in buying forward-facing sonar? Here’s everything to consider
Steve Heiting
February 7, 2025
Forward-facing sonar (FFS) also is known as live sonar or real-time sonar. Manufactured in some form by all the major players in the sonar industry, it can allow anglers to actually determine the species and
Weather patterns and catching fish – video
Terry Tuma
February 6, 2025
Be prepared for what may happen by monitoring the weather ahead of time and be for tougher bite conditions as no one specific bait or lure may work during these times.
Minnesota DNR seeks $98 million to preserve, enhance assets
Natalie Ryder
February 6, 2025
The Minnesota DNR is seeking a slice of the state’s capital budget to the tune of $98 million total in 2025 to go toward various projects. The focus of this year’s requests is tied to
Steve Carney: Abandon the shallows! Think deep in February
Steve Carney
February 5, 2025
After two months of catching fish in shallow water through the ice in Minnesota, things have changed dramatically. Come February, it’s a deep-water bite. There are reasons for this.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show begins Friday
Staff and News Reports
February 5, 2025
The 37th annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show begins Friday and continues through Sunday at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. This is central Minnesota’s biggest sport show, featuring boats, camping gear, RVs, hunting and
New fishing regulations about to take effect in Minnesota
Natalie Ryder
February 5, 2025
Even though there are potentially six more weeks of winter as foretold by a groundhog, the Minnesota DNR is eying the open-water fishing season by updating some of its fishing regulations that’ll go into effect
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Great time to target the lesser-chased species
Matthew Breuer
February 5, 2025
After two rough ice seasons, we’re finally experiencing a “normal” winter in the Midwest. The ice is in great shape, and we’re not dealing with an overabundance of snow. And, the fish are biting!
