Fishing
Michigan Fishing Report – March 25, 2026
Coho salmon fishing returned to the excellent level seen before a recent storm here.
Between fishing seasons? White suckers of spring are ‘running’ for Minnesota anglers
While first typing these words, March 2026 was delivering a foot of snow to Minnesota. Last week looked and felt like winter, but warm weather already had ruined the ice. What is an angler to
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Time for bull bluegills on late ice
Fish aren’t stuck in their winter patterns anymore. They are staging for spring and spreading out. If you’re looking for bulls, don’t chase big schools; big late ice bluegills run solo or in pairs.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Chime in on DNR lake management review process by March 31
There is still time to connect with DNR fisheries offices across the state on lake management plans. The agency is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and the public
Outdoor Insights: Lead ammo, tackle debate rages on at Minnesota, federal level
The Minnesota and federal governments are debating lead ammo and fishing tackle again.
Where population-level effects exist for a species, I believe lead bans are fair game. The feds made the right decision banning
Gun legislation, northeast elk reintroduction stew at Minnesota Capitol
Rep. Emma Greenman, DFL-Minneapolis, has introduced legislation that would ban the possession of semiautomatic military-style weapons and add criminal penalties to those who own one. Greenman introduced HF4081 to the House Judiciary Finance and Civil
Tom Venesky: Concern over appointment process for Pennsylvania Game, Fish & Boat commissioners
The appointment process for members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Fish & Boat has the potential to, one day, be a disaster for hunters and anglers.
But it can all be avoided. The
Michigan DNR begins walleye egg collection on Muskegon River
More than 35 million walleye eggs are expected to be collected this spring from a section of the Muskegon River, with young fish hatched from those eggs eventually being stocked in Michigan lakes and rivers
Get Kidz Hooked youth fishing program celebrates five impactful years in Ohio
Solomon Curtis, of Zanesville, is known as Sol, Bass Curtis, and even councilman Curtis when attending meetings of the Ohio Wildlife Council.
However, what he is becoming best known for is introducing young people
