Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Feb. 4, 2026
Outdoor News
February 4, 2026
Crappies are biting most consistently in many areas. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Feb. 4, 2026.
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Northeast Minnesota whitetails sporting radio collars as part of new study
Natalie Ryder
February 4, 2026
From now until March 31, researchers in Minnesota are trapping and radio collaring whitetails in and around the Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa reservation. They aim to track deer movement and habits in the
Tips for buying your first forward-facing sonar unit
Dan Durbin
February 4, 2026
Buying your first forward-facing sonar can be a bit intimidating and expensive.
All brands have their version, but what should a person consider beyond where their electronic loyalties reside regardless if it’s Humminbird, Garmin
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – February 2, 2026
Site Staff
February 3, 2026
Most fishing is happening in 28 to 32 feet of water on this part of the lake, and the bite remains consistent.
Public invited to comment on Minnesota DNR’s proposed harvest limits for native rough fish
DNR Report
February 3, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to comment on proposed rules related to daily and possession limits on native rough fish.
Under the new proposed rules, these fishes – including bowfin,
Backyard and Beyond: Wild winter sights
Val Cunningham
February 2, 2026
The morning email recently contained a jaw-dropping photo from reader Phyllis Terchanik – a tundra swan with a very odd neck. One of the birds in her photo has a longer-than-normal neck and it’s torqued
Looking for huge spring flocks? Here are four destinations to hunt north-bound snow geese
Tori McCormick
February 2, 2026
Like clockwork every late winter and early spring, millions of snow geese begin their grueling 3,000-mile-plus journey from their wintering areas in the southern United States to their Canadian arctic breeding grounds.
The winged
Steve McComas: New and old ways to solve lake mysteries
Steve McComas
February 2, 2026
These days, investigating lakes is bolstered by technology including new types of sonars, apps, and how-to videos that assist in finding fish. But old gumshoe methods are still important when it comes to a fish
Metro Area Fishing Report – February 1, 2026 – video
Matt Johnson
February 1, 2026
Moody fish at times, but they were still willing to bite with small adjustments.
