Fishing
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 8, 2023
Good drifts on lighter leads are still scoring some hookups on some dark and slightly silver fish here.
Kayak launch, site changes come to Crab Orchard Lake in Illinois
The launch system is designed to be wheelchair accessible, but it is available for all kayak and canoe enthusiasts.
Behind the Scenes: New biologist tackles variety of projects in Illinois waters
In January 2022, I began my career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a biologist with the Carterville Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in southern Illinois.
Fishing tournament organizers in Illinois reminded to apply for a permit
Fishing tournament applications for the 2023 tournament season are accepted by DNR through its website, using the DNR Tournament Permitting System.
Wisconsin’s Fishing For Freedom Ice Fisheree showing no signs of slowing down
An annual event to raise money for the Manawa Area Veterans Freedom Park isn’t showing any signs of slowing down when hundreds of people hit the Manawa Millpond’s ice Jan. 28 for the eighth Fishing
DNR sampling shows strong fish populations in Illinois’ Rock River
According to DNR District Fisheries Biologist Rob Hilsabeck, a three-year effort to document population levels and size structures of fish in the Rock has found strong showings not only of walleyes, but of smallmouth bass
Decoy clubs join forces to create huge carving and collectables shows in Ohio this March
Two shows on the same weekend at the same location make this the largest in-person collecting and carving event in the Midwest, according to the two organizations.
Hefty Wisconsin sturgeon caught, released
It took 45 minutes for Kerry Johnson to land the fish, which he did at the urging of his granddaughters Kinsley and Addy Brenner, of Ellsworth.
Ask Max: Hidden benefits to a bigger lure
This week, DNR fish biologist Max Wolter discusses using lure size as a fishing regulation.
