Fishing
Tactics for late-summer walleyes
I have a somewhat fraught relationship with late-summer walleyes.
The dog-day routine of dawn and dusk flurries of activity and the sometimes slow approach necessary on clear natural lakes… trolling leadcore along the basin
Teg Nugent, Jerry Dennis and Mark Kenyon make up Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame’s 2026 class
Rock ‘n roll legend Ted Nugent is on a roll, so to speak. On Aug. 7, he was inducted into the Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame during a ceremony in the Webber Wildlife Center in
New guide evaluates golden shiner baitfish production strategies in Minnesota
Minnesota faces an estimated annual shortage of about 10,000 gallons, or 80,000 pounds, of golden shiner, a popular baitfish. Imports of live baitfish are prohibited because they can introduce aquatic invasive species, fish diseases, parasites
Mike Schoonveld: Descending devices — the best way to release fish showing signs of barotrauma
Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is. That is a catchy jingle Alka-Seltzer used decades ago to help double its sales. I think of it at this time of year – and
Michigan conservation community remembers Dr. Howard Tanner
Howard Tanner, the acclaimed fisheries biologist and conservation leader whose vision helped transform the Great Lakes and created one of Michigan’s most important recreational fisheries, is being remembered for a legacy that continues to shape
Tom Venesky: A slam-dunk opportunity for hunters, anglers in Pennsylvania
Perhaps the biggest appeal about hunting and fishing is the challenge.
It’s not always easy to shoot a grouse rocketing through hemlocks or finesse a bucketmouth bass through a tangle of lily pads. It’s
Student research hits Lake Erie’s top topics
In late July, Stone Laboratory’s four Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) students made presentations at Ohio State University’s (OSU) Lake Erie campus at Put-in-Bay summarizing preliminary results of their summer research.
Justin Chaffin, research
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 9, 2026
Look for a few early running fish with river-mouth and pier head action for casters and small craft boaters.
Michigan Fishing Report – September 9, 2026
Walleye fishing was good here, with anglers targeting reefs and nearby drop-offs.
