Fishing
First-ice walleye action, and a heater tip
Minnesota’s early walleye bite mostly a near-shore affair in depths from 11 to 13 feet.
DNR proposes changes to Minnesota’s fish record program
Anglers who have called for changes to Minnesota’s Record Fish Program could get their wish, with the DNR recently offering an official proposal that would add many more species to the catch-and-release records, while also
Subsurface drones help study, track Great Lakes fish
While there are no operational military submarines in the Great Lakes, the LRUAV (long-range underwater autonomous underwater vehicle) looks similar to the torpedoes we’ve seen in the movies that spurt out of an attack sub
Fall fish egg collection in Adirondacks a big success
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Fisheries staff were treated to mostly cooperative weather during this year’s annual fall egg take in the Adirondacks.
Results anticipated in Champlain salmon pen-rearing
The nearly 20,000 young Atlantic salmon in the temporary structures were part of an effort to determine whether having them spend several weeks at the mouth of the Saranac River will result in their return
Oneida Lake water creel surveys conclude
Angling effort totaled 220,000 boat-hours, which was slightly higher than the average observed since 2010 (204,000 boat-hours).
Access to Lows Lake limited during dam rebuilding
Project likely to extend into 2023.
Positive outlook for Lake Erie anglers
Tributary fishing for steelhead has been better than decent, and a new stocking program initiated in the tributaries has shown signs of success.
New, simpler ice fishing regs greet New York anglers
Under the new regulations, ice fishing is now permitted on all waters in New York unless specifically prohibited.
