Fishing
Forest Service proposing Boundary Waters fee increase
The Superior National Forest is proposing increases to recreation fees for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to increase education and maintenance, and to enhance visitor experience.
The Superior National Forest is sharing the
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Trappers Association to host annual convention in Wadena
The Minnesota Trappers Association will host its annual convention July 31 through Aug. 2 at the Wadena County Fairgrounds. Open to the public, the event brings together trappers, outdoors enthusiasts, and families for three days
Commentary: Why Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters opposes this mine in this place
For a decade, Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters has worked to defend the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for future generations of hunters, anglers, and paddlers.
The BWCA is a federally designated wilderness area
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Avoiding line twist with substitutions, solutions
Line twist can be a frustrating problem. Most line twist problems happen with spinning reels and not as much with baitcasting reels. Monofilament and fluorocarbon lines have problems with line twist, and the superlines/hardlines/braids have
Walleye rearing ponds boost fisheries across Michigan
Walleye fishing in Michigan would suffer without rearing ponds. Rearing ponds outproduce all of Michigan’s hatchery production by far, and it’s possible that they even produce a better product.
“There’s no question that walleye
Commentary: Pennsylvania’s trout stream classification changes – gain or loss?
A recent phone call from a friend about the status of a small central Pennsylvania stream gave me pause to reflect. The stream in question – I’ll call it “Rhododendron Run” (not its real name)
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – June 17, 2025
Looking forward to the lake setting up on a more traditional late-spring and early-summer temp pattern.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – June 17, 2025
The jig bite is still producing in many areas, with anglers anchoring or using spot-lock in areas with roaming schools of walleyes.
New funding will support fisheries projects in 13 Michigan counties
“We’re excited to support our partner organizations in projects to create healthier lakes and streams with healthier fish populations, better habitat and cleaner water,” said Randy Claramunt, chief of the DNR Fisheries Division.
