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Prime, unfished bass water: the Mississippi River in central Minnesota
Want tough fighting fish? River angling offers multiple species of sportfish, less boating pressure, and endless structure for exploring on a hot summer day.

DNR to stock muskies in Gull Lake, Fairmont chain this fall
Plans to stock Big Marine, Otter Tail lakes tabled, but expansion to continue
Scant attendance at Catawba meeting troubling
Future of Lake Erie area at stake

Zebra mussels confirmed in East Spirit Lake in Otter Tail County; Lake Osakis in Todd and Douglas counties
The Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in northwestern Minnesota’s East Spirit Lake in Otter Tail County and central Minnesota’s Lake Osakis in Todd and Douglas counties.

DNR to stock muskellunge in Gull and Fairmont chains of lakes
The Minnesota DNR’s decision follows 2-year public input process

Wisdom of youth sets veteran angler straight
While trying out a new baitcasting combo on a local fishing lake, a seasoned angler gets schooled by a young fisherman.

Plastics are taking over the (bass fishing) world
Angler offers his opinion that many lures, such as spinners and crank baits, tend to do most of the work in catching fish. But anglers who use plastics are required to use special skills and

Halt to cormorant control efforts frustrates DEC, Champlain guides
Biologists worry a decision by a federal judge to block programs that control double-crested cormorants in 24 states could set back their efforts on the birds, blamed for despoiling islands in Lake Champlain where they

Is DNR in line for funds infusion?
State agencies moved a step closer last week to an infusion of money that could change the game when it comes to addressing the most critical habitat needs of Minnesota’s – and the nation’s –