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Lake Vermilion pike: From special regulation to new statewide zone reg?
Possible reg changes to be discussed at DNR open house Aug. 22 in Tower.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 20, 2018
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Study to investigate mortality of Mille Lacs walleyes
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe hopes to test a hypothesis that warming lake temperatures are contributing to the recent walleye population decline.
Public open house July 24 as fishing regs changes mulled on Lake of the Woods, Rainy River
The plan outlines proposed five-year fish population objectives and management actions for walleye, sauger, northern pike and lake sturgeon, with most of the interest surrounding possible changes for walleye, sauger.
ICAST Day 2: Shimano reel a new-product highlight [video]
World's largest sportfishing trade show kicks into high gear.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 13, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Walleye activity has slowed a bit, especially during the day, but you’ll still catch walleyes on the mud flats with crawlers and leeches on live-bait rigs in 25 to 30 feet. Slip…
Minnesota fishing license sales second-lowest in nearly two decades
According to the DNR, just over 805,000 licenses were sold through the Fourth of July weekend – the lowest since 2013. That's nearly a 5 percent drop from last year, when the total was just over 846,000 through the Fourth.
Anglers can help as DNR considers Mississippi River regs changes
Those who fish the Mississippi between Hastings and the Iowa border encouraged to fill out online questionnaire aimed at gathering public input as the agency reviews bag and size limits for gamefish on that stretch of the river.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 6, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The main lake mud flats and deep gravel areas remain the best options for walleyes. Mid-day hours have been best spent in the 25- to 32-foot range, while 18 to 22 feet…
Walleyes reign, Rainy bass to get their day
First-ever NABC bass tournament a highlight on growing Lake of the Woods-area tournament fishing slate.
Minnesota DNR blames illegal goldfish release for dead carp
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota conservation officials are blaming the illegal introduction of nonnative ornamental goldfish for large numbers of dead carp washing up on a lakeshore south of the Minneapolis area. The Minnesota DNR says a virus from the koi goldfish…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 29, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Most mud flats continue to produce walleyes – Fisher’s Flat and Eight Mile Flat have been good this week. Work the tops and edges during low light and off the edges during…
Brad Parsons named state fisheries chief
He's a 31-year fisheries veteran and current central region fisheries manager for the Minnesota DNR.
Urban Series: Fly-fishing Minneapolis [video]
This short film from The Element shows that good fishing doesn’t always have to be in remote or exotic locales. Some of the best is close to home.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 22, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East - Summer patterns have developed, which means more walleyes are being caught on the deep mud and gravel. Smallmouth bass are hitting on the 6- to 18-foot rocks throughout the southeast…
Minnetonka High School reigns in state fishing
Mitchell McGannon and Jon Olmsted claim 2018 TBF/FLW High School Fishing Minnesota State Championship on Lake Mille Lacs.
Beginning March 1, fewer keeper walleyes, saugers in spring, winter under Lake of the Woods proposal
Would mean catch-and-release for spring fishing season on Rainy River and changing winter regs to match those of the open-water season, with two less saugers to help protect that population, and the changes would go into effect March 1, 2019.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 15, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East - Walleyes continue to be caught throughout much of the lake, with slip bobbers and leeches producing fish on the mid-depth rocks and points during low-light periods. Live-bait and spinner rigs…
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