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New North Dakota buffalo record; largest fish ever weighed in state that wasn’t a paddlefish or pallid sturgeon
For the second time in less than three weeks, a North Dakota bow fisherman has set a new state record.

Tactics for the giant northern pike of Lake Superior
Find shallow bays with loads of vegetation on Gitche Gumee, and you’ll locate some of the largest northern pike in the Lower 48.

Want to have some fun? Focus on northern Wisconsin smallmouths and leave the walleyes for another day
Big smallmouths are no longer limited to the known trophy waters of Green Bay or Chequamegon Bay.

Great Lakes anglers asked to watch for tagged fish
The marking provides data for biologists studying fish movements and the value of naturally reproduced fish versus stocked fish.

Minnesotan reels in shark jawbone from Mississippi River
Mystery remains as to how a jawbone from a saltwater shark got in the river.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report — May 19, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Shabbona: Look for crappies over the fish cribs and brush piles along the campground shoreline. Begin your
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report — May 19, 2017
Western New York Lake Ontario: There was still a state of emergency along the Lake Ontario shoreline for high water levels. That isn’t really going to affect the fishing that much, but the Niagara County

Fishing line selection isn’t as simple as the old days
Today, fishermen have a choice of many high-quality braided or fluorocarbon fishing lines that are stronger, more durable and don’t abrade as easily as mono.
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing Report — May 19, 2017
ASHLAND AREA It was a cool and windy opening weekend, but anglers had decent success on the inland lakes. The walleyes and smallmouths were mostly caught on crawlers, minnows, and even leeches. The crappie bite