Illinois’ statewide fishing report on April 10, 2026
Staff Report
April 10, 2026
Crappie, bass bites jump as spring temps settle in. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on April 10, 2026.
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Wisconsin’s statewide fishing report on April 10, 2026
Staff Report
April 10, 2026
Anglers ‘wading’ through spring transition time. Here’s a look at the Wisconsin fishing report across the state on April 10, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on April 9, 2026
DNR Report
April 9, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on April 9, 2026.
Commentary: Year-round bass fishing in Minnesota comes with responsibility
Gary Korsgaden
April 9, 2026
Minnesota anglers are lucky to have access to amazing smallmouth bass waters, but these lakes, while productive, are fragile.
They can’t handle heavy pressure during the spring spawn, when fish are guarding nests and
Early spring fly fishing is often an exercise in restraint, patience
Russ Mason
April 9, 2026
The first few warm days of the year are enough to get me out on the water with a fly rod. It almost never works out as I hope, most likely because of my own
Enjoy the adventure of targeting Johnson Lake’s fine fishing in Minnesota’s St. Louis County
Glen Schmitt
April 8, 2026
Fishing St. Louis County’s Johnson Lake delivers a little bit of adventure. This 1,736-acre fishery is certainly off the beaten path and requires some creativity just to reach via watercraft.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Plannin’ for ice-out bassin’
Josh Hagemeister
April 8, 2026
Now that catch-and-release bass fishing is forever open in Minnesota, we can start bassin’ the minute the ice melts. Look for bass in any shallow water area that is the warmest in the lake.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on April 8, 2026
Staff Report
April 8, 2026
Ice and lake conditions are about the same as last week. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on April 8, 2026.
14 finalists for Ohio Bass Hall of Fame
Staff Report
April 8, 2026
The Ohio Bass Fishing Hall of Fame recently announced that 14 people have been named finalists for the vote to determine the 2026 class of inductees.
The Ohio Bass Fishing Hall of Fame was
