Fishing
New York Fishing Report – February 27-March 6, 2026
Yellow perch and sunfish are plentiful in shallower weedy areas here.
Wisconsin angler catches potential North Dakota record perch from Devils Lake
A potential record-breaking yellow perch was caught in Devils Lake, North Dakota on March 1. Alan Hintz of Stevens Point, Wis., caught the jumbo.
The unofficial record-breaker will take a few weeks to verify.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Get the lead out for pressured late-season fish
When I’m forced to ice fish a pressured community fishing spot or body of water full of conditioned/pressured fish, I get the lead out. There is no doubt that the majority of ice anglers these
Steve Carney: Inline vs. classic spinning reels over the ice!
There is little doubt that “inline” ice reels are here to stay. The popularity of these new-age rod-and-reel combinations has grown and many of my buddies use them. I remain mildly unconvinced. I have tried
Nominee for BLM director clears committee
Former New Mexico congressman and Bureau of Land Management director nominee Stevan Pearce faced the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for a nomination hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 25 answering multiple rounds of targeted
Minnesota DNR seeks conservation officer applicants
The Minnesota DNR is seeking applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program, which provides a pathway for people without previous law enforcement experience to become COs. The application period is open from March 2 to
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Northwest Sportshow runs March 5-8
The Northwest Sportshow returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for a four-day run, March 5-8. Take the opportunity to see the latest in fishing gear, watercraft, RVs, apparel, and much more. Be sure to stop
New York’s Lake Erie tributaries have new steelhead management plan
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has released a new 10-year management plan for Lake Erie tributary steelhead, serving as a template starting this year (2026) and running through 2035.
This is a
Illinois bill adjusts age range for those required to have a fishing license
A bill filed in early February tied to fishing license fees in Illinois would pull at the bottom end of the age bracket and push at the top end. It could cut into revenue produced
