Fishing
Northwest Ohio angler lands new record green sunfish
Jaret Stevens of Pioneer, Ohio, broke the state record for green sunfish on May 18. The trophy fish came from a farm pond in Williams County. Weighing 1.35 pounds, the sunfish measured 11.45 inches in
Steve Piatt: Suffering through a fishing slump? Just keep fishing
It’s not unusual – disappointing, yes – when a long-awaited trip simply doesn’t produce the kind of fishing you had hoped. It happens, more often than we admit, but you typically accept it with a
Dean Bortz: Wisconsin sportsmen should be tracking discussion from Natural Resources Board meetings
If anyone who reads this newspaper has a spare 20 to 25 minutes at any point in the day, please go to the Wisconsin DNR TV channel, or just type in Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
Patrick Durkin: Salmon strike twice during Sitka fishing trip
Cool, crisp air creeping across the boat’s stern near Sitka, Alaska, raised goose bumps on my forearms. I shivered and considered retrieving a hooded rain-jacket from the cabin. Instead, I rolled down my sleeves.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – July 7, 2026
North and east winds earlier this week created a lake rollover for anglers. Heading offshore is the best way to combat the unstable conditions.
New York Fishing Report – July 3-10, 2026
Inshore brown trout fishing has been going well here.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – July 7, 2026
Summer walleye patterns are in place on Lake of the Woods. Big schools of walleyes and saugers are out on stretches of deep mud, and fishing has been excellent across the system.
Three-way swivel rigs for walleye and sauger – video
Tips on using three-way swivel rigs for catching walleyes and sauger.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Outdoor Hall of Fame Nominations Due July 15
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2026 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. Nominations must be submitted online by July 15.
