Fishing
Pennsylvania’s High Point Lake is closed to all public access
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission recently announced that High Point Lake, located in Elk Lick and Addison Townships, Somerset County, has been closed to public access and fishing.
This closure will remain
Pennsylvania’s Indian Orchard River Access on Lackawaxen River open
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission recently joined Wayne County commissioners, the Lackawaxen River Trails group and others to celebrate the opening of the new Indian Orchard River Access in Texas Township, Wayne County.
New president and CEO at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers: Ryan ‘Cal’ Callaghan
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers announced on Friday, Oct. 31 that its board of directors has selected Ryan Callaghan as the group’s new president and CEO.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Callaghan replaces Patrick Berry, who
Al Lindner: Anglers located and caught a lot of lunker fish during open water 2025
I’ve been fortunate to fish across the Upper Midwest for decades. With every season, there are some common themes, general observations, and lessons learned. While some years are on the good end of the spectrum,
Ohio’s Maumee River said to be at lowest level since at least 1988
After a wet spring that saw 11.34 inches of rain fall through May, which was 2.7 inches above average, a severe drought developed over the summer in northwest Ohio.
It has continued into the
Dean Bortz: I apparently have an affinity for flat tires
It seems as though flat tires and blown tires have become the bane of my hunting and fishing existence. It’s been, what, four years in a row now that we’ve dealt with some sort of
New visitor center open at Ohio’s Portage Lakes State Park
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) recently celebrated the official ribbon cutting for the new visitor center at Portage Lakes State Park, marking a major milestone in improving the experience for the thousands of guests who visit
Mille Lacs winter regulations could look similar to current rule
The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee earlier this week met with Minnesota DNR officials to go over fall creel surveys and consider ideas for what the winter walleye and perch regulations could be.
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Steelshad is a great fall transition bait (and beyond) for multiple species
Over the past four years, I have been fishing with the Steelshad in New York waters with remarkable success. This lure is versatile, and works well with various fishing methods to entice strikes from a
