Fishing
Fate of a Lake Michigan fishing haven in question in Illinois
Anglers, charter boat captains, boaters, and village officials are left scrambling for a solution to avoid “significant” negative impacts after the operator of the North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor ended its contract.
Illinois
Major League Fishing announces more live sonar restrictions for the 2026 season
Starting in 2026, Major League Fishing will restrict the use of forward-facing sonar at all professional and boater/co-angler levels of competition, from the Phoenix Bass Fishing League to the Bass Pro Tour.
The decision
New York DEC purchases easement lands
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the acquisition of approximately 1,624 acres of conservation easement on lands in northern New York from the Open Space Institute (OSI).
New York Mixed Bag: New online hunter education course now available
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now recognizing a third option for online hunter education certification.
New York’s State Fish and Wildlife Management Board regrouping after setbacks
Even championship sports teams go through rebuilding years, and the same can be true for other successful organizations.
Case in point might be the New York State Fish and Wildlife Management Board, which for
State Roundup: George Meyer will be missed by Wisconsin outdoor enthusiasts
George Meyer is going to be sorely missed by all of us who enjoy and appreciate Wisconsin’s natural resources. His list of accomplishments and contributions is long and distinguished and most of us are well
Steve Griffin: Keeping ice fishing simple easier said than done
A guy I sometimes ice-fish near impresses me with his simple approach to the sport.
John carries his gear in a sled, sits in the open on a bucket, drills his holes with a
New York Fishing Report – December 19, 2025
The upper drifts here are producing a mix of steelhead, lake trout and brown trout, while catches in the lower drifts are dominated by brown trout.
Tips for timing the patterns of trout under the ice
A cold and clear morning awaited us as we rolled out of our camp beds in Pennsylvania’s Potter County. The porch-post thermometer read minus 5.
As we arrived at Lyman Lake, after a hearty
