Fishing
Steve Carney: Catching fish on the breaks
Minnesota’s early ice-fishing season so far has been rather lackluster. I’ve been fishing secondary spots close to shore while unable to get to some of the midlake structure that’s normally preferred.
Fishing near-shore breaklines
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers ‘North Country Icebreaker’ set for Jan. 24 at Breezy Point
Breezy Point, Minn. — The Minnesota chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers will host its North Country Icebreaker on Jan. 24 at Breezy Point Resort in Breezy Point.
North Dakota’s Devils Lake to get stocked adult perch in spring ’26
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is putting the finishing touches on a plan to stock adult yellow perch into Devils Lake next spring, an effort that local tourism officials and area fishing guides
Canada ends program for remote border crossing
On Friday, Dec. 19, the Canadian Border Services Agency announced it would discontinue the long-standing remote area border crossing permit program by Sept. 14, 2026. People who have a remote area border crossing permit as
Salmonid egg collection to benefit Illinois, Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan
Three million fish eggs destined for the Lake Michigan waters of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin have been collected in Michigan as part of an effort to keep the salmon fishery intact.
Specifically, Michigan’s DNR
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – December 23, 2025
Most fish are being caught in 23 to 28 feet of water.
North Dakota Fishing Report – December 23, 2025 – video
Discussing the current ice conditions and the specific pattern that is putting over 60 walleyes and 2-pound perch on the ice in a single day.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – December 23, 2025
With murky waters, spinners are good lures to use because of the vibration.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – December 23, 2025
As the weather and water flows go ahead, so will the chance for productive drifts in the smaller waterways.
