Fishing
DNR continues to see swell in Master Angler numbers
Nearly 2,200 anglers representing 24 states and Canada submitted catches recognized in the state’s Master Angler program, a significant increase over 2016.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – March 9, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Another round of snow early this week has limited lake access and wrecked road systems. The best bet is to call ahead and check with individual resorts to see if
Thousands of fish dead after winter kill in three eastern Iowa lakes
SOLON, Iowa — The Iowa DNR received reports of dead fish in Terry Trueblood Lake in Iowa City, and Mohawk Park Lake and Cedar Lake in Cedar Rapids, on Feb. 27. DNR fisheries staff found
Initiative to protect Alaska salmon habitat on track to make ballot
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska Division of Elections says an initiative aimed at protecting salmon habitat has cleared a significant hurdle on its track to making a November state election ballot. The Juneau Empire reports
Group calls for fishing ban to protect Idaho steelheads
LEWISTON, Idaho — Fisheries managers should shut down steelhead fishing in the Columbia and Snake river basins to protect a wild run that returns to Idaho’s Clearwater River, according to a conservation group. The Conservation
TV report: Michigan officials didn’t notify residents of unsafe fish
The state began testing fish from Freska Lake in September after residents raised concerns.
DNR: New northern pike regs highlight 2018 Minnesota fishing rule changes
New regulations for catching and keeping northern pike will be the most significant change anglers will see when they open up the 2018 Minnesota Fishing Regulations Booklet being distributed throughout the state, the DNR said
South Dakota makes switch to catch-and-release only for muskies
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission changed the harvest restrictions for muskellunge and tiger muskies from a statewide 40-inch minimum length limit and a daily limit of one fish to
DNR releases first Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Plan
According to the DNR, the plan sets long-term vision and goals for the Lake Michigan fishery and establishes a process to continuously involve the public to seek alignment on shorter-term strategies and tactics.
