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Bill Hilts, Jr.: Remembering New York’s rainbow/steelhead record fish 20 years later
Do you know what the New York State freshwater fish record catches are?
Based on my personal experiences, I would have to say most people would not. They may know a few of

Charter fishing means good times on the Great Lakes right now; here’s how to increase your odds of success
If you’ve ever thought about booking a Great Lakes charter fishing trip, 2024 might be the year to see what it’s all about.
A mild winter has led to catches heating up earlier than

Army Corps of Engineers to remove dam in Monongahela River near Pittsburgh this July
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will set off its own fireworks in July when it begins demolishing an antiquated dam on the Monongahela River near Pittsburgh, but they’ll happen underwater and there won’t be

Unusual littering case from Wisconsin involves dead minnows dumped by bait dealers
It would be great if everyone treated public and private land as though they owned it. Tires, old TVs, deer carcasses, duck parts, and fish heads and skins have a proper disposal grounds or cemetery.

NOAA warns that Western Lake Erie algae bloom could be severe this summer
As proof of the wet spring that has prevailed in northwestern Ohio, the all-time precipitation record for April was set this year in Toledo.
As a consequence of the high regional rainfall levels, the

Steve Weisman: Plenty of fish and good times had on Iowa’s 42nd annual Walleye Opener
The 42nd annual Walleye Opener held May 4-5 on the Iowa Great Lakes was the second largest turnout ever with anglers from 18 different states participating in the annual contest.
“With almost 2,200 anglers

Outdoor Insights: Looking deep into walleye regulations on Lake Mille Lacs after topic dominates MN-FISH summit
Angling advocacy group MN-FISH held its annual summit last Tuesday in St. Paul, and the walleye regulation on Lake Mille Lacs occupied half the afternoon.
Brad Parsons, DNR fisheries chief, explained the agency’s thinking

Wind, smoke affect fishing-opener as Minnesota anglers see mixed success
Anglers flocked to various locations across Minnesota last weekend as the inland waters fishing season kicked off. Gov. Tim Walz headed to Lake City for the annual 2024 Governor’s Fishing Opener, joined by Lt. Gov.

Oak Duke: Remembering the best day fishing the upper Genesee River
At my age, you sure don’t want to wish your life away. Every day is precious and a gift, especially in the springtime during trout season.
But I can’t help but to look forward