Fishing
Lowering of water levels on Iowa’s Meadow Lake done to better bluegill fishery
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced this week that the water level of Meadow Lake near Greenfield in Adair County will be lowered 3 feet starting the week of June 26.
The goal
Outdoor Insights: Funds for conservation and environmental assets Minnesotans enjoy don’t happen randomly
A recent social media post celebrated Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment. It proclaimed that our state is lucky to have the financing Legacy provides for Minnesota’s natural and cultural resources. The post ended with, “Let’s hope it
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR accepting comments on Minnesota River fish plan
A mix of outdoor-related stories from across Minnesota published in the June 30, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: Details from three perfect days of fishing in Minnesota
During last year’s open-water fishing season, I was approached at a public access while I was with clients and launching my boat, a man from Wisconsin asked me for some tips on fishing Otter Tail
Gear & Gadgets: Items to add to your fishing, hunting list
Daiwa made it easy for any bass angler with the perfect Tatula TWS combo no matter how savvy of an angler you are. The proven Tatula TWS paired with Daiwa’s (TWS) T-Wing System gives you
Lake Superior surveys show lake herring pull off a much-needed massive year-class in 2022
The Lake Superior fishery got a much-needed boost when lake herring pulled off an epic spawning event in 2022, surveys are revealing.
“Based on the info we’re getting from the (U.S. Geological Survey), it’s
Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Early heat changes walleye fishing
Here we are in June, and water temperatures already are in the low to mid-70s. Normally, we’re looking at these conditions come mid-July. With the early heat, you may find walleyes in places they don’t
Young bass angler from Illinois rides the highs and lows of the sport
Much like life, fishing has its good days and its bad days. No matter how old you are or how long you’ve been at it, every day is another cast.
If you’re lucky, you
Commentary: Southern Illinois schools set standard at bass tournaments
Since the inception of the Illinois High School Association’s state bass fishing tournament in 2009, southern Illinois schools have been proving it is the size of the fish, not the size of the school that
