Fishing
Three muskie hotspots to target during the early season
As friends John and Mike and I headed for our first spot on opening day of the 2025 northern Wisconsin muskie season, I spotted a boat ahead of us scooting toward the same shallow, weedy
Michigan Fishing Report – April 29, 2026
Anglers were successful targeting coho salmon trolling the bay here.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: New promotion is about the love of fish, water and beer in Western New York
There was a new promotion held in Western New York that focused on protecting water for the fish, and the beer. It kicked off in mid-April in Buffalo, a collaboration that was several months in
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Opening day walleyes, the countdown begins
As I am writing this we have only 12 days until opener. Mother Nature definitely got to work in the past couple of weeks. The ice is nearly gone, with some still barely remaining on
Steve Carney: Spring crappie fishing… when docks and shorelines shine
Recent up-and-down weather has made shore fishing for panfish a hit-and-miss affair in Minnesota. One day it’s 80 degrees followed by two days in the 40s or low 50s. Because of these temperature fluctuations, I’m
Minnesota DNR Enforcement division faces $1.5 million deficit
Senate lawmakers discussed an environment supplemental budget bill on April 21 that extends project deadlines, provides emergency aid and funds studies, but leaves unresolved how to reimburse the DNR for public safety work.
The
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Tutt’s Outdoors celebrates grand opening in Baxter on Friday, May 1
Aitkin, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR invites anyone interested in fisheries management of Lake Mille Lacs to an informational meeting on the Thursday evening before fishing opener.
Southeast Minnesota’s Dorer Forest gains 155 acres of public land
A new land purchase that adds acreage to a popular southeast Minnesota state forest open to the public for outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing, has been signed, sealed, and delivered to the Minnesota DNR.<br
Outdoor Insights: Notes on upcoming Lake Mille Lacs meeting, walleye and perch limits, and walk-in access dollars
Minnesota DNR Fisheries has scheduled an informational public meeting next Thursday, May 7 (6 to 8 p.m.) for anyone interested in fisheries management on Lake Mille Lacs.
You can read details here, but the
