
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Calling in perch beneath the ice
A good portion of my winters are dedicated to targeting perch. Perch fishing is popular, and for good reasons. They’re fun, catchable, and one of the best fish to eat.

A good portion of my winters are dedicated to targeting perch. Perch fishing is popular, and for good reasons. They’re fun, catchable, and one of the best fish to eat.

Cold air is good for making ice, not so much for fishing. A look at the Minnesota fishing report from across the state on Jan. 17, 2024.

Most ice fishing on the south end of the lake is in 24 to 32 feet of water. Jigging one line and using a live minnow on the second on a plain hook or an

We’re seeing an interesting season with weather conditions we’ve never really experienced before. All of that said, though, we are getting some cold weather and things are changing relatively quickly. Still use your proper safety

Four individuals and three organizations will be enshrined by the Fishing Hall of Fame of Minnesota in 2024.
Inductees in the Individual Legends category are Scott Bonnema, Tom Zenanko, Matt Straw and Nancy Koep.

One of the best-known constellations in our northern sky is Cassiopeia, named after a queen of Ethiopia in Greek mythology. Although it contains no stars brighter than second magnitude, Cassiopeia’s distinctive shape makes it quite

I knew things were bad last spring when I found uprooted cedar trees that weren’t eaten. Deer congregate in cedar swamps to endure deep snow.
As soon as a limb or an entire cedar

New Year’s resolutions seem to be going out of style. Just as well, probably. Typically they’re promises to ourselves that are not kept. I know. I’m good at breaking resolutions.
As proof, the day

I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions, mainly because if making them were something I cared about, I’d have done it by now.
Even when it comes to deer hunting, I generally don’t have
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