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Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 31, 2017
Winter storm Stella put the kibosh on fishing in many parts of the state in mid-March. The reports below reflect fishing prior to any shut-down by snow and high winds. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat

Michigan DNR’s popular Outdoor Skills Academy expands statewide
In-depth fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation classes offered throughout the year.
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 31, 2017
Lake St. Clair Fluctuating weather has turned the fishing upside down on Lake St. Clair. A few panfish have been caught in the cuts and canals along the American side of the lake by shore
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 31, 2017
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Main lake ice continues to hold, but many shorelines and access points are now busted loose. Fishing pressure was light again this week, limited to a few people looking for

Bedding Bass — do you really fish them?
It seems to all come down to environment and habitat. You need to think about what impact you can have on the spawning of these fish if you do pull them off the beds.

Dress right for early-season fishing
Most of all, know that it’s the law to wear that PFD. Consider it the blaze orange of the water.

Potential Illinois state record crappie pulled from Kinkaid Lake
A black crappie weighing 4 pounds, 8.8 ounces has been verified, caught by Ryan Povolish.

Heads up: Committee to vote March 29 on bill related to deer baiting, feeding ban in CWD counties
Baiting, feeding ban in CWD-affected counties the one remaining tool the DNR has to slow CWD spread.

Trout season kickoff in Pennsylvania
Anglers in 18 southeastern counties are ready for a new fishing season to start Saturday, April 1.