Fishing
Big wind and waves scuttle halibut trip, so monster rainbows suffice
Weather can waylay the best-laid plans of hunters and anglers, but developing a backup plan makes for memorable days afield.
Six current, former Wisconsin DOC officials cited for poaching Lake Erie walleyes
Each reportedly caught their limit of walleyes, stashed the fish on shore and went out again, with each catching two to six walleyes the second time out.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 16, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: Jig and minnows or jig and leeches remain solid choices for walleyes on Marie Lake. Anglers
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 16, 2017
Western New York Lake Ontario: Despite record high water levels in the lake, salmon and trout fishing continued to be good. Some good fishing was being reported by John Van Hoff of North Tonawanda while
Black carp in Illinois sparks concern
Only a few dozen black carp have ever been caught in the state’s waters, but it’s an invasive species that could have a serious effect on native wildlife.
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 16, 2017
AMERY AREA Suckers and topwater baits are turning muskies on the Apple River. Sunfish and bass are being found in 2 to 4 feet of water on most lakes. There’s some evening walleye action on
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 16, 2017
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – Most live bait options, crankbaits, and plastics continue to produce numbers of walleyes. Fish are being found as shallow as 8 feet during low-light periods and as deep
Kristen Monroe talks equipment as she preps for international match fishing tournament in Hungary in August (video)
Time is just as important as catching fish during international match tournaments.
Lawmakers in D.C. seek programs to attract young anglers
The bill, called the Young Fishermen’s Development Act, would provide up to $2 million over six years for education and training programs and apprenticeships for beginning anglers.
