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Steve McComas: June is when Minnesota waters really hit their stride
For many outdoor enthusiasts in Minnesota, the summer opener is Memorial Day. I have been on lakes since ice-out and all indications are the lake critters and plants are on hitting their stride for early

New York Fishing Report – June 5-12, 2026
Lake Ontario harbors and low ends of tributaries are good spots for a variety of warm-water species.

Wisconsin Mixed Bag: New ATV, UTV rules kicked in June 1
The Department of Natural Resources urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that took effect June 1. Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the

Spring smallmouth now catch-and-release only on Green Bay
After years of speculation, the 2026 spring and early summer smallmouth bass season on Green Bay waters is catch-and-release only for the first time ever.
A controversial change that came about after years of

New Winnebago rule allows Wisconsin anglers to keep more invasive gobies; and biologists ask for flexibility on ‘imperiled’ walleye lakes
Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved an emergency order allowing anglers to harvest more round gobies from Lake Winnebago at the board’s May 27 meeting.
Kari Lee-Zimmermann, fisheries regulations and policy specialist for the

Ask a fisheries biologist: Fishing can help out with the grocery bill
Living expenses are common concerns, but the cost of a fishing license has not become more expensive in Wisconsin. In fact, with reduced first-time buyer and senior rates, a fishing license might be more affordable

Factors that figure into finding lake trout in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
One of my favorite Boundary Waters rituals is the exchange of fishing information on portages. It’s a chance for the outgoing angler to brag a little, and the incoming crew to get a leg up

Al Lindner: June is one of the top two months for open-water fishing
As someone who’s been in the public fishing spotlight for several decades, I get asked a lot of questions. There’s two, in particular, that come up on the regular: “What’s your favorite lake?” and “What’s

Young anglers can have great panfish action on Pennsylvania’s Pymatuning Reservoir
It seems that many people are making fishing a lot more difficult than it needs to be, especially for young anglers.
Very similar to the classic fathers who disregard the fun aspect of football,