Fishing
St. Lawrence River muskie caught by New York angler is new C&R world record
It’s official! Derek Balmas, of Franklinville, N.Y. in Cattaraugus County, is now the proud holder of a world record muskellunge. His 135 centimeter (53.149-inch) St. Lawrence River muskie that he caught Nov. 8, 2022, out
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – May 2, 2023
Various reports of pike in the bays. Most bays are now open or almost open for open water pike anglers.
5 quick ways to level-up your walleye jigs to hook more fish – video
Don’t get stuck throwing plain old ball head jigs with the rest of the crowd.
2023 Great Lakes Preview — A smorgasbord of fishing!
As we enter another edition of the New York Outdoor News Great Lakes Preview, there are still a fair number of people out there who have not sampled the fishing menu that each lake has
Tying the proper knot will get more fish in the boat
I take a lot of people out on my boat and I like them to participate as much as possible. They can choose lures from my tackle collection, I’ll coach them about how to use
2023 Great Lake Preview — Lake Ontario: Species diversity delivers
Lake Ontario is New York’s Mount Everest when it comes to the state’s outstanding sport fishery. It leads the way in angler usage, and correspondingly, in economic impact. At the top of list of angling
Public invited to comment on proposed changes to Minnesota’s whitefish and cisco seasons
Recreational netters and anglers are invited to comment on rules that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to modify the seasons and lakes associated with whitefish and cisco netting. The DNR is accepting
Spring river walleye-fishing tips – video
Advice for catching spring river walleyes, especially if you’re fishing the Upper Mississippi River.
For early-season fishing plans, consider ice-out timing
It’s extremely rare for there to be ice on any of the state’s lakes during a May opener, even in the extreme northern portions of Minnesota. Yet, there are still additional considerations when ice-out is
