Fishing
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won’t seek reelection to a Montana U.S. House seat
Ryan Zinke, a Montana Republican who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration, said Monday that he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. House, citing health concerns.<br
Long Island shark fishing: Some anglers now catch sharks for science, not just for sport
Sportfishing for sharks got its start off the coast of New York about 75 years ago, after Montauk charter boat captain Frank Mundus realized that his customers were having more fun catching the sharks that
Commentary: New roughfish limit proposal in Minnesota is an unnecessary regulatory burden
The Minnesota DNR currently is proposing unnecessary limits on the taking of native rough fish. This seems to be a continuing policy of limiting harvest opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts from the agency.
Limits on
Michigan Fishing Report – March 4, 2026
The coho salmon bite remained steady throughout the bay here with anglers reporting good success.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – March 4, 2026
Lower Niagara River fishing was good to very good this week with all the drifts producing fish on a variety of baits.
New York Fishing Report – February 27-March 6, 2026
Yellow perch and sunfish are plentiful in shallower weedy areas here.
Wisconsin angler catches potential North Dakota record perch from Devils Lake
A potential record-breaking yellow perch was caught in Devils Lake, North Dakota on March 1. Alan Hintz of Stevens Point, Wis., caught the jumbo.
The unofficial record-breaker will take a few weeks to verify.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Get the lead out for pressured late-season fish
When I’m forced to ice fish a pressured community fishing spot or body of water full of conditioned/pressured fish, I get the lead out. There is no doubt that the majority of ice anglers these
Steve Carney: Inline vs. classic spinning reels over the ice!
There is little doubt that “inline” ice reels are here to stay. The popularity of these new-age rod-and-reel combinations has grown and many of my buddies use them. I remain mildly unconvinced. I have tried
