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October is prime time for anglers on Michigan’s Big Manistee River
If you enjoy variety, October is an ideal time to fish the Big Manistee River. You don’t know what you might catch in that water body in October.

The true ‘bedrock’ of American fisheries, Dingell-Johnson Act celebrates 75 years
“If you’re fishing anywhere in a public place, in water pretty much anywhere in the United States, Dingell-Johnson probably contributed to it,” said Rob Shane, public affairs manager for the American Sportfishing Association.
“It is

A quick chat with outdoors journalist and conservation advocate Hal Herring
Award-winning outdoors scribe Hal Herring hails from Augusta, Mont., which allows him to use the tagline “Writing from the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness.” Originally from north Alabama, Herring also works in forestry, and

Metro Area Fishing Report – September 28, 2025 – video
A ton of fish to be had – definitely a multi-species bite.

A look back: Noteworthy observations from four decades examining Minnesota lakes
I have seen some interesting lake-related phenomena during the past 40 years. Here are a few examples. More than once I’ve witnessed a northern pike with at least half their body completely vertical, out of

Steve Griffin: Panfish can easily get lost in autumn
As mid-September approached this year, trees as usual remained leafy green.
Whitetail does and twin fawns tentatively ventured into bright winter wheat fields.
Loons that had swam, sung, and fished on this northern Lower

Fall rock bass provide fast action and a tasty meal
When you want to figure out how to catch a fish, look at its mouth.
Sharks aren’t vegetarians and guppies don’t eat meatballs. In both cases, it’s not only a matter of size but

Fall season offers the best for both hunters and anglers
With the days getting shorter and the mornings a little crisper, it leaves little doubt that fall is upon us. All across Ohio, many bows are being shot and fine-tuned, treestands are being hung, and

Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – September 26, 2025 – video
Fishing hasn’t been the normal September chow-down we’re used to seeing. So here’s what we are seeing.