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Lake Osakis/Alexandria area Fishing Report – January 19, 2021 – Video
Scott Merwin says the panfish can be found in various depths and there are a few different presentations that are working best depending on their location. Walleyes have pushed a little deeper and can be

Minnesota Fishing Report – January 19, 2021
The biggest and best news from this week’s reports is that last weekend’s inland trout opener went well and those fish continue to bite.

Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – January 18, 2021 – Video
Probably best ice in the state is on this lake, and some good reports starting to come in from elsewhere in the state – mostly on the smaller lakes, but wind also causing issues for

Indiana Fishing Report – January 15, 2021
We are in limbo between open water and ice fishing on most lakes. Fishable ice is in certain areas, but with warm weather spell, many areas are iffy.

North Dakota Fishing Report – January 15, 2021 – Video
Checking in on ice conditions and how the bite has been … And after spending a couple days on the lake, finding anywhere between 10 and 14 inches of ice – and a good perch

Illinois Fishing Report – January 15, 2021
Perch still in play in harbors; panfish hot in the southern part of the state.

Trout fishing on lakes (outside BWCAW) opens
While the opportunities aren’t limited to the three main BWCAW counties of St. Louis, Lake, and Cook, these counties have the majority of trout lakes in the state. And thus far, the lakes in that

Iowa Fishing Report – January 14, 2021
Ice conditions are still quite variable across the state, but where anglers are able to get out and fish, they seem to be finding some success.

Michigan Fishing Report – January 13, 2021
As we head toward the middle of January, ice fishing is becoming more widespread; however, caution still needs to be used. Anglers are mostly targeting crappie, bluegills, bass, pike and walleye.