Lake Profiles
Lake Okabena in Minnesota’s Nobles County benefits from the southern strain of walleyes
Lake Okabena is located smack dab in the middle of Worthington in Nobles County. It’s one of only a few lakes in this stretch of southern Minnesota, and certainly it’s one of the best as
Muskies, saugeyes keep steady in Lake Carlton in Illinois’ Whiteside County
The catch rate for muskies during DNR’s 2024 netting survey of Lake Carlton was down compared to previous years, as was the average size of the fish – 35 inches in 2023 to 32 inches
Oakland Lake features opportunities for shoreline bucketmouths in Queens, New York City
Oakland Lake wouldn’t be called a destination fishing spot by any stretch.
But if you live in the New York City metropolitan area, it’s a legitimate angling option. And, according to DEC fisheries personnel,
Wisconsin’s Presque Isle Chain in Vilas County maintains well-rounded fishery
Vilas County’s Presque Isle Chain of Lakes includes Presque Isle, Averill, and Van Vliet lakes. Presque Isle covers 1,280 acres, has 9.3 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 80 feet.
Averill Lake
Panfish, walleyes pack one-two punch in Minnesota’s Myrtle Lake
When you consider fishing in the Orr area, Pelican Lake usually comes to mind, and for good reason. It’s a large body of water (over 11,500 acres), with exceptional multi-species fishing opportunities. Pelican draws anglers
Gladwin County’s Wiggins Lake deserves a second look from Michigan anglers
Gladwin County’s Wiggins Lake is often overlooked by anglers, but certainly deserves a second peek. A state-sponsored walleye stocking program coupled with a healthy panfish fishery, keeps anglers plying the waters of this 345-acre impoundment
Belmont Lake is a top spot for saugeyes in southeast Ohio
For a lake that is just 117 acres in total, Belmont packs a fairly good punch.
This Belmont County lake, known as Barkcamp by the locals for its position within a state park of
Shawnee Lake offers nice angling for many species in Bedford County, Pa.
I’ve never lived especially close to Shawnee Lake in Bedford County, having always called home places further west or east. But traveling for work, family and adventure, I often found myself close enough to justify
Bad Medicine Lake is a great cure for the springtime angling itch in Minnesota’s Becker County
Before taking a look at the current status of Bad Medicine Lake in Becker County, it’s important to look at its unique past.
Bad Medicine is a 4-mile-long, narrow fishery that lies within the
