Fishing
Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 22, 2025 – video
Checking in on the action for the Hayward lakes area, Chequamegon Bay, and Lake Superior.
Mike Schoonveld: You caught a fish, so smile!
It only takes about two clicks on my phone, tablet or computer these days to find a photograph of someone holding a fish, fresh from the lake, being posed for the camera or cell phone.
Tom Pink: Whitefish in Lake Superior holding steady (for now) while populations in other Great Lakes dwindle
There has been a lot written about the decline of whitefish in northern lakes Huron and Michigan over the past several weeks, including a story written by editor Bill Parker in the July 18 issue
An ode to a departed Minnesota conservationist: Jeff Broberg’s passion was for trout, and the waters in which they swim
I first met Jeff Broberg at a Minnesota DNR watershed confab and barbecue in southeastern Minnesota in the early 2000s. He was there representing the Minnesota Trout Association. He made a lasting impression.
Steve Sarley: What age do you let kids take a solo fishing adventure?
I’ve mentioned before that I am the father of three grown children. I use “grown” to mask the fact that my kids are truly old enough to have kids of their own and probably should
Dropshot walleye tactics – video
Brian Brosdahl breaks down his system for dropshot fishing walleyes. He talks weights, jigs, dropper length, and how he likes to use it to catch more walleyes all season long.
North Dakota Fishing Report – August 21, 2025 – video
The low-down on the walleye bite and the transition that is occurring.
Shreve Lake realizes long-awaited rebirth in Wayne County, Ohio
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife officially re-opened Shreve Lake Wildlife Area in Wayne County to fishing and boating in mid-August with a special dedication ceremony. The lake is re-opening following a major restoration
New aquatic visitor center opens at Ohio’s Put-In-Bay in Lake Erie
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 6 to celebrate the re-opening of the recently renovated Put-in-Bay Aquatic Visitor Center.
Gov. Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, ODNR Director Mary Mertz
