
Chippewa River offers excellent sturgeon fishing
Chasing sturgeon up and down the Chippewa River around Eau Claire.

Chasing sturgeon up and down the Chippewa River around Eau Claire.

Water temps still surprisingly warm. Some wind, too. What that’s all meant for the bite.

Fishing pressure has seen a big dive. But how about the bite?

Despite an extinction press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, some good conservation news has emerged from Washington D.C.

Can’t just pick one? The author has several categories where he recommends his picks for the top fishermen ever.

Crappies, bluegills, big fish, eater fish … it’s all happening as fall weather arrives.

The 2008 survey revealed a strong year class of black crappies coming in around 9 inches.

Anglers battling warmer-than-average water temps.

Two hail from Wisconsin and another from Michigan.
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