Fishing
Wisconsin Fishing Report – March 17, 2025
Walleyes and whitefish were being seen on underwater cameras in good numbers out from the mouth of this river and along the pier by late-ice anglers.
How a plan to catch a record fish came together in 1982 on Minnesota’s Pomme de Terre River
When a world-record catch is made while fishing, a great deal of luck is involved.
Now, I’m not saying the angler is not a good fisherman. For most people, one day, out of the
New York Mixed Bag: Reminder: DEC summer camps registration begins March 23 for youth ages 11 To 17
Online registration for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 2025 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, March 23, at 1 p.m.
Gretchen Steele: Passing on hunting and fishing stories keeps traditions alive
Inspiration comes at funny times and often in odd places.
I recently attended a banquet for the Heartland Chapter of VDD-GNA in Illinois. The club chairman, Jim Halleran, gave a moving and inspiring close
Dan Ladd: Don’t procrastinate, take the required safe boating course in New York
In my February column, I wrote about my experience in setting up and taking a NYS Safe Boating Course earlier this year. Since the topic is of immediate and ongoing interest – and one that’s
Russ Mason: DOGE cuts impacting fish and wildlife management
There’s been plenty of recent attention paid to Elon Musk and the effects of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Unsurprisingly, little has been said about impacts to natural resources conservation.
The exceptions have
Sampling shows bass continue to thrive in Illinois harbors
A total of 305 smallmouth bass and 140 largemouth bass were collected by DNR in three Illinois harbors and the shoreline inside Calumet Harbor last spring, with evidence that overall bass populations continue to grow
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – March 18, 2025
Fishing reports have been good. Numbers of walleyes, saugers and perch. Using electronics is super helpful with some larger walleyes swimming through suspended.
Metro Area Fishing Report – March 16, 2025 – video
A final recap from the ice season and how things went this past week.
