Fishing
A look at ice fishing’s impact on North Dakota fish populations
There was a time as recently as the mid-1980s when North Dakota didn’t have a daily limit on perch.
Fast forward with more waters and limits and the fishing is even better. Coincidence? Probably
Michigan DNR reports a successful 2022 fall fish stocking season
The Michigan DNR stocked 624,205 fish, collectively weighing 7.8 tons, at 85 locations across the state during the fall of 2022.
Michigan’s Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 4
All anglers must register online to participate in the fishing season, and those age 17 or older must have a valid Michigan fishing license.
Michigan’s inland cisco fisheries abound
The cisco typically is found in relatively deep cold well oxygenated lakes with good deeper water summer habitat (Hypolimnion). Lakes that can support trout and whitefish are usually classified as oligotrophic, which have relatively low
Winter trout: With the right flies, tactics, streams produce
The usual method of fly-fishing in winter is nymph-fishing. The flow of the stream will determine how large you might want your nymph to be. Winter flows can vary considerably.
Ohio’s options for ice fishing on inland waters
If Mother Nature cooperates with a cold stretch, there are inland waters in Ohio that ice anglers have as options. If you want to go, here are a few options.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – January 17, 2023
Jigging with a small jigging spoon tipped with a piece of minnow has been effective.
Pro Tip of the Week: No fish bites? Try jigging for most species
Next time a fish pumps the brakes on your presentation, drop a bomb on them.
A reel review: In-lines have their place
If you are a shallow-water angler, I would recommend it, but if you like to switch between deep walleyes and deep crappies, you’re better off sticking with the standard spinning reels and rods.
