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Ohio Insider: State trawl results the latest in good news for Lake Erie walleye anglers
The good news about Lake Erie’s walleye hatches just keeps on coming.
Each year since 1988, Ohio and Ontario have completed trawl surveys in their respective waters of the Western Basin and combined results

Ten new natural resources officers begin duties in Ohio
Ten new natural resources officers (NROs) officially joined the ranks of the Ohio DNR (ODNR) recently, taking their oath of office during a commissioning ceremony at ODNR Headquarters in Columbus. The ceremony marked the conclusion

Ohio Mixed Bag: Eric Lamb named manager for DOW In southwest Ohio
Ohio wildlife officer Eric Lamb has been named the district manager for Wildlife District Five in Xenia, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Lamb previously served the Division of Wildlife as

Another young angler gets Maryland Master Angler status
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Jake Prior, of Perry Hall, Md., for catching 10 different species of trophy-size fish to reach the FishMaryland Master Angler milestone.

Pennsylvania panel seeks commission candidates
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission as commissioner for its District 2.
District 2 consists of Beaver, Allegheny,

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – October 20, 2025
The best bite this week is in 17-25 feet. Vertical jigging with a frozen or live emerald shiner is definitely the go to presentation, however, some anglers are still trolling crankbaits with good success.

Notes off a soiled cuff: Is a change coming to Pennsylvania’s minimum size for keeping trout?
Have you ever wondered, like I have, where the state’s 7-inch minimum size for keeping trout came from. Seems too small, right? Well, at the Fish & Boat Commission’s Fisheries Committee meeting Sept. 30, staff

Developing drought causing issues for anglers, others in Pennsylvania
Autumn made a warm, dry entrance in Pennsylvania, forcing delays in trout stockings, prompting wildfire warnings, and testing angler patience on steelhead streams.
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission announced Oct. 2 that stockings

Metro Area Fishing Report – October 19, 2025 – video
Some key takeaways from the recent changes in the weather/conditions.