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Steve Piatt: Lake Erie is an incredible walleye fishery showing no signs of slowing down
This was not a good start to our day. Getting out early on Lake Erie is always a good idea, given how the lake is capable of kicking up and sending you back to the

Carll’s River added to growing list of New York waters with PFAS advisories
Groundwater contamination by polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals continues to be an issue on Long Island and other parts of New York State.
In May, the New York State Department of Health issued an updated

Heat waves challenge trout, anglers alike in parts of New York
Summer 2025 is not turning out to be the greatest season weather-wise for New York’s trout stream anglers.
Spring brought unprecedented rain in parts of the state, leaving many streams too high and unfishable

North Dakota Fishing Report – August 14, 2025 – video
The walleye bite is still going strong.

Bill Hilts, Jr.: VIP Fishing Day out of Dunkirk, N.Y., creates awareness for Lake Erie
Lake Erie’s walleye fishery continues to amaze people every day – diehard anglers, weekend warriors, and fishing enthusiasts that are new to the sport.
In the 16th annual VIP Lake Erie Experience held out

Outdoor Insights: Update on muskie study from Minnesota’s Leech Lake, and a salute to Brown County PF
At the MN-Fish board meeting last Thursday, Aug. 7, Bemidji State grad student Baylor Short presented an update on the Leech Lake muskie study, which kicked off in May.
The research began in response

Ohio State football coach, Brian Hartline, keynotes outdoorsmen’s fair event
Sportsmen and women from across Ohio once again traveled to the Ohio State Fair to attend a “Sportsmen’s Summer Celebration” at the ODNR Natural Resources Park in late July.
The ODNR Division of

Fly fishing the ant drop: Be ready for the best river smallmouth action
When I picked up the flailing smallmouth and looked down its throat to remove my fly, the bass appeared to have swallowed a can of black pepper.
Its boney lips, mouth and gullet were

Michigan Fishing Report – August 13, 2025
Anglers reported catching good numbers of lake trout while trolling spoons and flasher flies here.