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Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 21, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Leadcore and crankbaits or live-bait rigs and crawlers are producing walleyes during the day off the deep, main lake structure in 25 to 32 feet. The evening crankbait in less

DNR promotes McClelland to lead Division of Fisheries
It appears the Illinois DNR has a new chief of the department that manages the state’s fish. Dan Stephenson, who retired from the position this summer, announced via email Monday that Mike McClelland has accepted

Angler surveys show walleye overage can be paid back on Lake Mille Lacs
The survey results through the end of August indicate catch rates were still quite good this summer, but were lower than last year.

Outdoor News calendars feature top-flight artwork, information
Plymouth, Minn. — Outdoor News Inc., publisher of locally written fishing and hunting outdoor newspapers in seven Great Lakes states, has published a series of calendars for sportsmen in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania,

DNR: Lake Erie western basin walleye, yellow perch futures look bright
The 2018 walleye hatch appears to be exceptional, the second highest in the history of the Ohio survey, and the yellow perch hatch was strong, well above its long-term average.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 14, 2018
Central Region Hoover Reservoir (Delaware, Franklin Counties) – Fishermen are doing OK on crappies here by slow trolling. The recommended depth is to fish the bait in eight to 10 feet of water. Anglers report
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 14, 2018
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Erie.com reported Aug. 31 that walleyes were hitting in the 60- to 70-foot range, with 62 to 65 feet of water especially productive. Crawler harnesses, spoons, Bagleys, Reef Runners and
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 14, 2018
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Muskie fishing has been good on Lake St. Clair; one woman caught a 52-inch, 39-pounder at Stoney Point in 18 to 20 feet of water. Spinnerbaits have produced good
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 14, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Trolling crankbaits during the evening hours is producing walleyes and smallmouth bass in 6 to 12 feet. During the day, walleyes are biting best in 20 feet or more on