Fishing Videos
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Sept. 20, 2019
LAKE MILLE LACS East - Plastics or trolling crankbaits on the 8- to 18-foot rock transition areas continues to produce numbers of smallmouth bass. Muskie action has been limited, but look for the rocks and shoreline breaks…
DNR captures and – for first time – tags silver carp
The tagged silver carp will provide the DNR with valuable data on the movement and habits of this invasive species in the river system.
South Dakota produces unique ‘golden walleye’
Guided angler caught and released the gorgeous fish in the Glacial lakes region of northeastern South Dakota last week.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Sept. 6, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The walleye bite was still going strong last weekend, but there’s been fewer anglers chasing them. Remember, walleye fishing closes on Friday, Sept. 6. Smallmouth bass reports remain strong with some very…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Aug. 30, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Walleyes continue to be taken with live-bait rigs or leadcore and crankbaits on the mud flats and deep gravel areas during the day. Slip bobbers and leeches also are turning walleyes during…
Mille Lacs walleye fishing to close Sept. 6
Anglers will not be able to target walleye when fishing on Mille Lacs, but may fish for other species and use live bait.
Angling Buzz: Cracking the fishing rod code [video]
Making sure you’re geared up with the right rod for the presentation can make a huge difference in how you perform on the water. The folks at Angling Buzz share a quick hack that can help less-experienced anglers find the…
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Aug. 23, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – Walleye action has slowed some, but there’s still plenty of fish being caught on the gravel and mud flats during the day in 25 feet or more on some form…
Angling Buzz: Choosing crankbait colors – day vs. night [video]
When it comes to crankbait colors, the difference between daytime and nighttime selections can be as different as, well, day and night. The folks at Angling Buzz explain. One tip: Be ready to have a plethora of colors on hand.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for Aug. 16, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East - Slip bobbers and leeches are turning walleyes on the tops of most mud flats during the evening hours, while live-bait rigs are being used to cover water during the day…
Testing shows Minnesota fish is oldest ever taken
Radiocarbon dating verified that the female bigmouth buffalo fish taken from Crystal Lake near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County last summer was 112.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report for Aug. 9, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East - Live-bait rigs with leeches or crawlers continue to produce walleyes on the mud flats and on the deep gravel areas throughout the day. Work the tops and edges of the…
Public meetings, input opportunities abound on special fishing regs
During a series of 17 public meetings, anglers and others can give their opinions about proposed 2020 changes to special fishing regulations for 30 lakes.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 2, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East - Moving around the mud flats and gravel areas with live-bait rigs continues to produce walleyes in 18 to 30 feet throughout the day. A slip bobber and leech also remains…
In search of jumbo sunnies
Local fisheries managers are responding to angler desire for bigger sunfish by seeking out specific lakes that would be a good fit for improving sunfish size quality by reducing sunfish bag limits.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report for July 26, 2019
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East - The mud flats and gravel continue to produce walleyes during the day in 26 to 32 feet or 18 to 22 feet during low-light periods. Some form of live-bait rig…
Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame seeks funding to stay open
A fishing hall-of-famer has stepped up in the bid to keep the doors open at the Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame. According to a July 17 post on the Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame Facebook page,…
Angling Buzz: The great line debate – mono vs. fluoro vs. braid [video]
What’s the best fishing line? Monofilament? Fluorocarbon? Braided line? For beginners, this can be a daunting, confusing subject. Each line type has it’s own unique characteristics – floating/sinking, stretchiness, abrasion resistance, opacity, etc. Yes, there’s a lot to consider, and the…
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