Fishing
Pet fish dumping potential problem for Michigan waters
State officials say while releasing fish bought in pet shops may seem harmless, they can become invasive and multiply by the thousands, or they can struggle to survive and to fend off more aggressive predators.
In New York, lake sturgeon showing signs of recovery
Still, the fish remains a threatened species in the state and the DEC asks anglers to avoid spawning lake sturgeon while fishing in New York waters.
Ohio misses the boat on Lake Erie impairment designation
State’s leaders fail to recognize opportunity for aid.
Spring trout fishing trip provides unusual catch
Just because you don’t catch the fish species you’re targeting doesn’t mean your fishing trip has failed.
Michigan’s state fish hatcheries offer up-close experience for all ages
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has reared fish at its state fish hatcheries for more than a century. Located throughout Michigan, the DNR’s six state fish hatcheries rear and stock fish for a variety
Annual emerald shiner shortage rears its ugly head
Lake Erie anglers settling for goldens right now.
DNR asking for help in containing virus outbreak in St. Clair River, Lake Erie area
Cold water temperatures are allowing VHSv to continue to affect fish from the St. Clair River to Lake Erie.
State record for bigmouth buffalo broken by same angler — nearly 9 years later
The new record fish was caught recently by Roy Beasley of Madison Heights, Mich., in the River Raisin. Beasley held the previous state record for bigmouth buffalo, that one caught on the Detroit River in
Muskellunge season just a short cast away in New York
Biologists predict good fishing on Chautauqua Lake. But season for New York’s Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River won’t open until June 17.
