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Tom Venesky: Mentors can wait a week to catch trout in Pennsylvania
As a father of two kids who love to fish, I see the benefits of Pennsylvania’s mentored youth trout day firsthand.
But there’s another perspective to consider. The purpose of the youth day is

Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – June 2, 2026
In the upper Niagara River, smallmouth bass are taking center stage in area waterways as summer arrives.

Michigan Mixed Bag: Michigan’s Walberg behind bill to improve response to aquatic invasive species
U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan) and U.S. Representative Sarah Elfreth (D-Maryland) have partnered on a new bill to improve state and federal responses to aquatic invasive species.

Commercial fishing for walleyes, trout proposed in Michigan bills
Two bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would expand commercial fishing rights on the state’s Great Lakes waters by allowing licensed commercial fishermen to harvest walleyes and certain trout species, a shift supporters say would

Ralph Loos: Friends and enemies of permit fee hikes both often miss the point
Amid loud and constant chatter about pending price escalations of hunting and fishing licenses and making broad changes to the state’s deer seasons, the decision to increase costs of snowmobile trail permits hit Michigan outdoorsmen

New York Fishing Report – May 29-June 5, 2026
The nighttime walleye bite on Lake Erie’s nearshore reefs and shoals is improving rapidly, with anglers reporting some limits.

Sharpshooting walleyes with plastics – June 1, 2026 – video
The key element is using the right jig at the right time.

Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – June 2, 2026
Rec and small-craft anglers are seeing mid-depth trout and salmon action.

DeWine, DNR Division of Wildlife celebrate Inland Fish Ohio event
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife celebrated Ohio’s inland fishing during the Governor’s Inland Fish Ohio Day in mid-May. This year’s event was held at Lake Hope State Park