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Angling advocacy organizations call for Minnesota DNR to re-examine Lake Mille Lacs data and methodology
A pair of angling advocacy organizations, led by the MN-FISH Sportfishing Coalition, sent a letter to Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen on Tuesday citing their concerns about the 2024 walleye regulation for Lake Mille Lacs.<br

Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council approves $12.1 million for Mississippi River carp barrier
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council on Tuesday approved a motion to fund a carp barrier on the Mississippi River. Dollars were available for the project based on the February 2024 budget forecast, which showed an

Walleye eggs collected in Michigan’s Muskegon River
Muskegon River anglers should be on the lookout for Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel collecting walleye eggs below Croton Dam this spring. Collections with electrofishing boats will conclude by April 12.

Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – March 26, 2024
Flows here should be the calling card for any fresh spring steelhead migrations, especially as water temps go back on the rise.

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – March 26, 2024
Jigging one line and using a live minnow on the second line is the way to go. Green, glow red, pink and gold were good colors this week.

Charter captains updated on Lake Erie walleyes, other topics at Ohio Sea Grant hosts 43rd annual conference
With an agenda similar to other years in the 43-year series, the 2024 Ohio Sea Grant Charter Captains Conference gave updates to those in attendance on March 2.
The 2023 Lake Erie fishing summary

Ohio DNR marking 75 years of service in 2024
The state of Ohio features a diverse landscape with rolling hills, winding streams, and a Great Lake and for 75 years the Ohio DNR (ODNR) has been charged with the protection and conservation of that

Twelve new natural resource officers start duties in Ohio
The sixth Natural Resources Officer (NRO) Training Academy concluded in late February as 12 new law enforcement officers were sworn in by Ohio DNR (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz during a commissioning ceremony at Deer Creek

Ohio fish hatcheries to invite public into April open houses
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites the public to visit a state fish hatchery during this year’s open houses to learn about fish production. Hatchery open houses are free of charge and are