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State's first catch-and-release record for pike comes on Mille Lacs
Fish measured 43-1/2 inches and was caught by a member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 19, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Fishing activity has been limited, mainly due to poor weather conditions. Once the winds calm, walleyes should be an easy catch with crankbaits on the shallow- to mid-depth rocks, especially during the…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 12, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Muskie anglers are trolling the north-end sand breaks and casting bucktails on the east-side rocks with some success. Jigs and plastics are producing smallmouth bass and walleyes on the 5- to 18-foot…
BREAKING NEWS: Fresh Water Fishing Hall to induct 11
Two Minnesotans and, in all, four from the Great Lakes region lead the way.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 5, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The mid-depth rocks continue to provide steady walleye and smallmouth bass action. The evening crankbait bite for walleyes continues to improve on the shallow rocks and shorelines as well. You’ll also find…
Minnesota DNR invasive carp barrier nears completion
JANESVILLE, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR has begun work on an electric barrier project to keep invasive carp from reaching the Le Sueur River. The structures near Eagle Lake and Janesville are scheduled to be completed within the next two…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 28, 2018
LAKE MILLE LACS Boat traffic has dipped, but the fishing remains good. Walleyes and smallmouth bass are being caught on live bait or Jiggin’ Raps during the day on the 10- to 18-foot rocks. During the last…
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 than 12…
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, and New York. The Outdoor…
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 the mud…
Minnetonka duo wins Student Angler Tournament Trail TOC
Ben Swanson and Zach Hapka of Minnetonka teamed up for a 24-pound, 5-ounce bag to win the Minnesota Student Angler Tournament Trail's Tournament of Champions fishing tournament on Sunday on Lake Minnetonka. The two earned $10,000 in scholarships for the…
Carp removal project kicks off at Lake Minnetonka headwaters
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), in coordination with Three Rivers Park District, Carver County, the City of Victoria, and the rest of the Six Mile Creek-Halsted Bay Subwatershed Partnership, is beginning the first round of carp removals in the…
Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance to host Team Big Bass Challenge, high school event
The inaugural Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance (MLSA) Free the Fighter Team Big Bass Challenge, presented by In Tune Marine/Vexus Boats, is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 6 on Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota, along with an MLSA high school event Oct.…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 7, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Walleyes continue to hit on the mud flats, especially during the evening hours with slip bobbers and leeches. During the day, spinners and crawlers are working best off the edges of the…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – Aug. 31, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Smallmouth bass action has been strong throughout the day on the rocks off Pike Point, Seguchie Point, Brown’s Point, and most mid-depth reefs throughout the lake. Walleyes are hitting leeches or crankbaits…
Home run: Grand Rapids anglers dominate in Minnesota Junior Bass Nation State Championship
On Grand Rapids' Lake Pokegama, three twosomes of local juniors finish in the top five.
Al Lindner on Junior Pro Team: 'This is time well spent' [video]
Fishing/outdoors icon lauds effort to get kids into the outdoors.
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