Fishing
Lake Erie ice melting off while Ohio rivers warm some ahead of the walleye run
After a week of a historic thaw just after Valentines Day in Ohio, the Lake Erie ice that was an incredible 15-22 inches thick was severely damaged by the intense direct sun, some minor amounts
Minnesota DNR maintains 3-walleye bag limit for open water on Mille Lacs in 2026
Anglers on Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs will have the opportunity to harvest three walleyes starting on the fishing opener on Saturday, May 9. Harvested walleyes must be 17 inches or greater, with only one over
Gretchen Steele: Turkey hunters and outdoor fans in southern Illinois can smell spring
By the end of February in southern Illinois, winter has worn out its welcome — but it hasn’t quite left. And here we are in March. More of the same, but with some hope attached.<br
Public input requested on fisheries management plans for 197 Minnesota lakes
March is the month to connect with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries offices across the state. The agency is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and is
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won’t seek reelection to a Montana U.S. House seat
Ryan Zinke, a Montana Republican who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration, said Monday that he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. House, citing health concerns.<br
Long Island shark fishing: Some anglers now catch sharks for science, not just for sport
Sportfishing for sharks got its start off the coast of New York about 75 years ago, after Montauk charter boat captain Frank Mundus realized that his customers were having more fun catching the sharks that
Commentary: New roughfish limit proposal in Minnesota is an unnecessary regulatory burden
The Minnesota DNR currently is proposing unnecessary limits on the taking of native rough fish. This seems to be a continuing policy of limiting harvest opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts from the agency.
Limits on
Michigan Fishing Report – March 4, 2026
The coho salmon bite remained steady throughout the bay here with anglers reporting good success.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – March 4, 2026
Lower Niagara River fishing was good to very good this week with all the drifts producing fish on a variety of baits.
