Fishing
Tracking in Chicago River offers interesting look at fish movement
One bluegill in the Chicago River regularly makes an 8.7-mile trek in a period of about 18 hours.
“He’s done it five times,” said Austin Happel, research biologist at the John G. Shedd Aquarium,
Stocking numbers reduced as New York’s Essex County fish hatchery faces wastewater issue
Five years ago, the staff at Essex County Fish Hatchery would annually stock 45,000 to 50,000 brook, brown and rainbow trout in the waters around Essex County, supplementing the wild salmonids that roam the streams,
Iowa’s Manchester Fish Hatchery staff selected for Stream Stewardship Award
Iowa DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery staff Dan Rosauer, Aaron Schwartzhoff, Eric Bailey and Garald Rivers were recently honored by the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited with their Stream Stewardship Award.
The Iowa Driftless
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – May 14, 2024
There continues to be good and unharried action here in the Oak waters off Point Breeze..
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – May 14, 2024
The go-to presentation for walleyes and saucers has been a jig and frozen emerald shiner.
Lake Michigan yellow perch shatters Indiana record
A yellow perch caught in the southern waters of Lake Michigan that abut Illinois set a new Indiana state record for the species. The catch, a jumbo perch weighing 3 pounds, 2 ounces, shattered a
Illinois DNR says anglers should avoid red swamp crayfish
DNR sent a public reminder to anglers and outdoor fans on May 8 warning that possessing live red swamp crayfish is prohibited in Illinois.
“Red swamp crayfish compete aggressively with native species for food
Illinois Mixed Bag: Outdoor Hall of Fame nominations sought
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class.
The honor recognizes individuals who have records of exemplary service in and commitments to improving conservation efforts and
Muskies now the fish of 10 casts? Live sonar changes how anglers fish for these popular predators
The muskie is known in angling lore as the “fish of 10,000 casts.” Almost always tough to catch, a muskie is usually more willing to follow a lure to boatside than strike it, leaving those
