Fishing
Farm Bill clears U.S. House
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 – commonly known as the “Farm Bill” – cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, April 30 in a 224-200 vote.
It now heads
Minnesota DNR showcases first phase of state’s new electronic licensing system
The Minnesota DNR electronic licensing system (ELS) is one step closer to launching for residents across the state.
The DNR hosted a preview last Thursday, April 30 at its headquarters outlining what the first
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR certifies new C&R record sturgeon
St. Paul, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR on Monday said that it has certified a new catch-and-release record lake sturgeon, an 80-inch fish caught by Travis Keating April 18 on the Rainy River in Lake
Michigan bill bumps preserved fish limits
A bill that passed the Michigan House would increase individual fish possession limits – but anglers in the state shouldn’t see it as a need to buy bigger live wells or stringers.
The limit
Notes off a soiled cuff: Pennsylvania has a catfish conundrum
Pennsylvania sits astride two major drainages: Streams in the west drain into the Ohio River, and that water ends up in the Gulf of America; the rest of the state drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
Legislative roundup: Crossbows here to stay for Minnesota hunters, gun control bill advances in Senate
The Minnesota House of Representatives voted April 27 to remove the sunset on crossbow use, allowing them to remain legal during archery season statewide.
The bill, SF1251, passed 133-0 with bipartisan support. It was presented
Michigan proposal would protect fisheries from cormorants
Legislation aimed to curb work by cormorants to damage fish populations in the Great Lakes has been filed by a Michigan congressman.
Rep. Tim Walberg, R-5th, introduced the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act
New York Fishing Report – May 1-8, 2026
The spring bite is picking up on this fishery. For perch and crappie, try jigging with minnows or small plastics in around 20 feet of water.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – May 5, 2026
Salmon and trout action has been great on Lake Ontario this week.
