Fishing
Strokes, cadence, adjustments needed for jigging up walleyes
Jigging up walleyes on ice can be a simple affair.
Drop a bait to the bottom, lift it, watch your electronics for that tell-tale flicker on bottom to rise, then watch your rod tip
Tips for gathering live bait during Pennsylvania’s winter fishing season
We never know what type of weather winter is going to throw at us these days.
Some days it is cold and blustery, but others offer up sunshine and the hope of more favorable
Ohio angler leads effort drawing attention to perch issues in Lake Erie
Jim Saxa, of Mentor, Ohio, has been leading a push that he calls the Yellow Perch Restoration Initiative since 2022 to force the Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) to take action to boost the yellow
Michigan Fishing Report – January 14, 2026
Some anglers reported catching perch in the shallows here, although those fishing deeper water reported larger average fish sizes as well as higher numbers.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Targeting shallow water can yield fishy action
Don’t be afraid to go shallow for walleyes. Early ice can provide phenomenal fishing for walleyes as they continue to put their feed bag on before moving deep. Finding a spot to fish in an
Steve Carney: Do ATVs attract fish? And an FFS rant
The ice conditions so far this winter season have been excellent in Minnesota. A lack of snow cover, however, has really made for a crowded day of angling, because those with wheelhouses can essentially go
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Sportsmen’s Show kicks off Friday at Canterbury
The 2026 Minnesota Sportsmen’s Show is set for Friday through Sunday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.
Legislators weigh in on outdoor topics at Minnesota DNR Roundtable
Brooklyn Center, Minn. — Around 400 outdoors-focused folks from conservation organizations, community members, the media, and DNR staff attended this year’s DNR Roundtable on Friday, Jan. 9, at the Heritage Center.
Tom Venesky: Minimum size change for trout makes sense in Pennsylvania
The idea to raise the minimum size limit for trout in Pennsylvania from 7 inches to 9 inches is a significant change, and a good one.
The proposal was discussed at the Pennsylvania Fish
