Fishing
Outdoor Insights: Thoughts on big outdoors policy expected to pass in Minnesota after all
During a “walk-through” session last Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol, members of the Environment committee learned what the Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources finance, policy package contains.
Per the news story from Outdoor
Steve Pollick: Inland Fish Ohio Day all about partnerships
Fishing in a way is like football in that it takes a whole “team” to play the game and make it happen.
Yes, a winning team can be built around a star or two.
Stay on the search and keep an open mind for spring muskies
OK, so “muskies” and “easy” is probably a stretch. Muskies are rarely easy. But even if they’re difficult, there’s no need to make them complicated, especially early in the season.
Oh, but early season
Michigan Fishing Report – June 4, 2025
Boat anglers reported good success targeting lake trout when trolling and jigging at deeper depths here.
Steve Carney: Late spring in Minnesota means it’s time to catch panfish
I love early June, when fishing on lakes across Minnesota is going strong, especially for panfish.
It looks like crappies missed their spawn window; most are still hanging onto their eggs. The up-and-down temperatures
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR seeks applicants for Winnibigoshish, Rainy Lake input groups
The Minnesota DNR is seeking people with a range of perspectives and experiences, including local fishing guides, local anglers, anglers from across Minnesota, local businesses and resorts, and water-based businesses, to serve on two fisheries
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Try bobber fishing 4 to 8 inches above bottom
An emerging pattern shows a good number of walleyes hugging tight to the bottom. When conventional presentations are not working, it’s time for a float and leech combination.
The majority of anglers bobber fish
Foundation makes wetlands, stream accessible for all in Pennsylvania
Twenty-two cars and pickups nearly filled the parking lot at the Soaring Eagle Wetlands near Julian, Pa. The vehicles mainly belonged to anglers taking advantage of the access to a section of Bald Eagle Creek
Midges and mayflies may be bothersome, but both are important fish food on Lake Erie
Each spring and summer, those living or visiting the Lake Erie shoreline may need to deal with large numbers of annoying “bugs,” depending upon the time of year.
When aquatic insects exit the lake,
