Fishing
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – October 27, 2026
More and more shiners are moving into the river, and that means more walleyes are moving in from the lake as well.
Minnesota DNR seeks to protect Grand Marais’ spawning coaster brookies with possible shutdown of fall fishing
Grand Marais, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR is considering shutting down fall fishing in the harbor of this Lake Superior tourist town to protect brook trout that only recently were discovered to be spawning here.<br
Wisconsin fishing-lure maker, Greg Nimmer, carves his own niche
What the heck is a Wolly-Pog? Its creator, Greg Nimmer, isn’t even sure.
To some, it’s an effective topwater muskie lure. To others, it’s a collectible work of art. Both uses are fine with
New York DEC updates the public on Skaneateles Lake fishery
A research scientist and several state Department of Environmental Conservation staff members from DEC’s Region 7 teamed up Oct. 8 at a public meeting to present an assessment of Skaneateles Lake’s fishery and the lake’s
Dean Bortz: Holy cow! Look at these donations to the Wisconsin DNR
I’m always amazed at the number of donations made to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by individuals, families, and conservation groups. If you ever want to see what kind of donations are coming over
New York Mixed Bag: DEC Info Locator Virtual Mapping Interface Gets An Upgrade
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s online mapping interface, known as the DEC Info Locator, recently got an upgrade that users will find has a slightly different feel and is more mobile device
Got a hankering to build a wooden canoe? Here’s how to do it
“The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness and of a freedom almost forgotten. It is an antidote to insecurity, the open door to waterways of ages past and a way of
Longtime Illinois DNR fisheries biologist leaves behind legacy for anglers
He referred to himself as a “river rat” and spent his career working to better Illinois’ fisheries. Wayne Herndon Jr., a DNR fisheries biologist who worked over a span that covered five different decades, died
Ice fishing from a hot tent gives winter anglers freedom to roam
I’ve been using hot tents in the backcountry for years. Call it romanticizing, but there’s something special about watching smoke roll from your chimney after a long, cold day of fishing and hunting. The inner
