Fishing
A century of fishing in Illinois, part II: Regulation changes
Comparing the 1925 fishing regulations in Illinois with those in place today provides a glimpse into how fisheries science and management evolved over the years.
Early regulations were largely statewide and included seasonal closures
Columbia River offers massive bucket-list white sturgeon
Bucket lists – those lists of experiences, destinations, or lifetime achievements each of us carries and hopes to accomplish before our time on Earth is over – are a precious commodity.
For some, the
Metro Area Fishing Report – August 10, 2025 – video
Another fairly consistent week on the water with clear and obvious patterns (for the most part). Seeing similar results most days and across the area.
Tips for mastering the art of destination angling
In the Midwest, destination angling is part of the summer experience. For some, it’s an annual trip to Canada, while for others it’s a first-time excursion to some far-off location. Regardless of your experience level,
Jeremiah Haas: Quad Cities high school team creates a bass-fishing legacy
Back in 2009, Tim Himsl, then a senior at Moline High School, had the opportunity to join the school’s fishing team, which had just become a sanctioned high school sport in Illinois.
Back then,
Commentary: It’s never been easier – or more rewarding – to protect Minnesota’s natural resources
Minnesotans love the outdoors. They love their fish and their wildlife, their lakes and their rivers, their forests and their prairies.
Those resources belong to all of us, and it’s up to all of
Brian Nesvik, past Wyoming fish and game director, confirmed as lead for USFWS
The past director of the Wyoming Fish and Game Department has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Brian Nesvik succeeds Paul Souza, who
New York Fishing Report – August 8-15, 2025
Central New York Salmon River Smallmouth bass are being caught in the river. Bass can be caught using brown and olive colored streamers as well as crayfish patterns. Try fishing the black hole and town
Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 8, 2025 – video
So how’s the bite in the Hayward lakes area, Chequamegon Bay and Lake Superior?
