Fishing
On many northern Pennsylvania lakes, ice has been nice during an ‘old-fashioned winter’
Ice fishing came early this winter to much of Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier.
While open water persisted in the southern half of the state, hard-water fishing was in full swing from Crawford to Tioga to
Notes off a soiled cuff: Mindsets have changed when it comes to keeping wild brook trout
When I started fishing for trout as a kid, around 1966, the minimum size for keeping trout was 6 inches. It stayed that way until the Pennsylvania Fish Commission increased the minimum length to 7
Wisconsin Fishing Report – January 12, 2026
Mostly mixed results. Here’s what they’re catching and where they’re catching ’em.
Discarded Christmas trees can be big benefit for Ohio’s fish, wildlife
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife reminds Ohioans that a live-cut Christmas tree may be repurposed after the holidays as habitat for various species of animals. Before you discard your tree, remember that it
Ohio Mixed Bag: Leader of Ohio Bowhunters Association dies
Gaithersburg, Md. — After advancing conservation priorities at the Izaak Walton League for 18 years, including 13 years as executive director, Scott Kovarovics stepped down Dec 23. A search for a new executive director will
Pennsylvania lawmakers want national searches for directors of hunting and fishing agencies
Two legislators are planning to introduce legislation to change the way executive directors of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Fish & Boat Commission are selected.
State Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, and
Citizens groups battle to protect iconic Cumberland County trout stream in Pennsylvania
Big Spring Creek in south-central Pennsylvania is one of fly-fishing guide Neil Sunday’s favorite waters.
The Class A tributary of Conodoguinet Creek and a sister to Letort Spring Run supports wild rainbow and brown
Metro Area Fishing Report – January 11, 2026 – video
We need some more cold (ice-making) weather. Looks like we will get some later this next week after some more warm days. That being said, the bite was really good and plenty of opportunities.
New York Fishing Report – January 9-16, 2026
At moderate flow and good color, anglers here saw excellent steelhead action, with catches spread throughout the upper reaches.
