Fishing
Michigan Fishing Report – August 5, 2026
Panfish anglers finding success at several fisheries.
Is this fish safe to eat? When to err on the side of caution
Fish can get viruses and can become stricken with diseases in a similar way to humans and wildlife. Fish can have appearances on the outside and internally, which give pause when cleaning, making you wonder:
Steve Carney: Getting educated on outboard ‘skeg’ issues
The low water in Minnesota this season has created havoc for many anglers as they are discovering hazards that they didn’t know existed. Thankfully I haven’t had any serious problems navigating the low water, but
Kirk Schnitker: Catching up with Minnesota’s Bob Lessard, a master of conservation politics
Where does one start and stop on Bob Lessard’s decades in Minnesota conservation politics? As a state senator for 25 years, from 1977 to 2002, Lessard always was immersed as a leader in conservation causes,
Minnesota Mixed Bag: First weekend of Game Fair runs Aug. 7-9
The first action-packed weekend of Game Fair kicks off this Friday, Aug. 7 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 9 at Armstrong Ranch Kennels in Ramsey. The second weekend is slated for the following weekend, Aug.
Game Fair in Minnesota returns for 45th year with its focus on family and conservation
Thousands will make their way to the Ramsey area this weekend to participate in Minnesota’s 45th annual Game Fair.
The outdoor event will be held the weekends of Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 14-16 again
Push is on to create a ‘citizens conservation advisory council’ in Minnesota
Almost 40 states have some form of a citizens conservation advisory council with members who are advocates for their state’s natural resources.
The role of these citizen councils is to advise their state natural
Pro Tip of the Week: Find the transitions for some summer walleyes
Mid-summer walleyes are hard to find unless you know the right spots. Folks heading to the water should pay attention to transitions and fish them. These include edges, weeds, rocks, and flats. Always fish from
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on new Leech Lake plan
The Minnesota DNR is inviting citizens interested in Leech Lake fisheries management to share their thoughts on a draft update of the fisheries management plan for the lake.
The DNR last updated the Leech
