Fishing
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – August 25, 2026
It sounds like a broken record, but the lower Niagara River is still producing good action for both walleye and smallmouth bass.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Popular fishing lake being lowered
A popular northern Michigan fishing lake is being lowered after suspected seepage was discovered below its aging dam. The Michigan DNR began gradually lowering Tomahawk Creek Flooding this month after a state inspection found unusually
Gretchen Steele: When the regulations become a hunt of their own
There was a time when preparing for hunting season in Illinois meant finding a place to hunt, checking the weather, sighting in the gun or bow, and maybe negotiating with a dog that had discovered
Steve Pollick: ‘Perch hunting’ tough business, but worth it on Lake Erie
It was a promising mid-August morning, weather-wise, on western Lake Erie and fishing buddy Steve Hathaway and I decided go perch hunting.
Yes, perch “hunting,” not fishing. That was because despite ideal moderate weather
Tom Venesky: Wardens working alone threatens the safety of Pennsylvania officers
Nearly 16 years ago on a secluded back road in Adams County, Pa., Wildlife Conservation Officer Dave Grove was shot and killed while investigating a poaching incident.
He was alone. If Grove had someone
Ohio Mixed Bag: Feds Announce Major Expansion Of Hunting, Fishing Opportunities
The Department of the Interior recently announced the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Pennsylvania unveils new plan for public fishing and boating access
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Aug. 13 announced a new, collaborative statewide public fishing and boating access strategy.
The strategy provides a clear blueprint
A new Susquehanna River access open in Pennsylvania’s Bradford County
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources leaders joined community partners to celebrate the opening of a new river access at the French Azilum historical site in Bradford County.<br
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: Pa. Senior Angler Wins Lake Ontario Tourney
Melvin “Jimmy” Adams, of Herndon, Pa., hauled in a 29-pound, 14 ounce king salmon on July 20 to win the $16,000 Grand Prize in the Summer Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Derby.
