Jig worms and ned rigs – video
Terry Tuma
August 6, 2025
Consider using ned rigs- 2 ½ to 3 inches in length for tougher bite situations.
Minnesota
Military veterans find the muskies on Minnesota’s Lake Vermilion at ‘Madness’ event
Natalie Ryder
August 6, 2025
After following its Facebook page for a few years, Jake Ulm, of Milaca, Minn., decided to apply to go on a muskie-fishing trip on Lake Vermilion with the nonprofit group, Hometown Hero Outdoors.
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Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: A hot walleye bite on Minnesota’s Rainy Lake
Bruce Jean
August 6, 2025
The walleye bite on Rainy Lake on this Minnesota/Canadian border water has been the best it’s been in over 20 years.
Walleye are consistently being caught in 22 to 27 feet of water, with
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 6, 2025
Staff Report
August 6, 2025
Walleye action remains pretty good for this time of year. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Aug. 6, 2025.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: First weekend of Game Fair runs Aug. 8, 9, & 10
Staff and News Reports
August 6, 2025
The first action-packed weekend of Game Fair kicks off this Friday, Aug. 8 and continues through Sunday at Armstrong Ranch Kennels in Ramsey. The second weekend is slated for the following weekend, Aug. 15-17.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Here’s what a carp barrier needs
Minnesota Letters To The Editor
August 6, 2025
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 8, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Audit of Minnesota DNR spending on wildlife management areas IDs some concerns
Tim Spielman
August 6, 2025
St. Paul — While the DNR and other vested parties await the results of a special review by the Minnesota Office of Legislative Auditor – “The Department of Natural Resources’ timber harvest decisions in wildlife
How will Minnesota’s recently-set 2025 deer regulations impact this season?
Natalie Ryder
August 6, 2025
Coming off two mild winters, the Minnesota DNR will this year increase lottery limits in some deer permits areas or harvest limits in 25 of the 130 DPAs in the state.
“The northern
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – August 5, 2025
Site Staff
August 5, 2025
The deep mud bite is hot here.
