Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Oct. 2, 2026
Staff Report
October 2, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Oct. 2, 2026.
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Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 1, 2026
Staff Report
October 1, 2026
Fall patterns starting to develop for fishermen. Here’s a look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report on Oct. 1, 2026.
Pennsylvania’s statewide fishing report on Oct. 1, 2026
Staff Report
October 1, 2026
Fly-fishing or spin-casting, relax and enjoy the view. Here’s the Pennsylvania fishing report across the state on Oct. 1, 2026.
From eater walleyes to muskies, Lake Plantagenet has the goods in Minnesota’s Hubbard County
Glen Schmitt
September 30, 2026
Any discussion that involves talk of quality fishing opportunities in the Bemidji area has to include Lake Plantagenet. This 2,531-acre lake is part of the Schoolcraft River system, which includes other highly regarded fisheries such
Illinois DNR survey captures first blue cat in Carlyle Lake
Ralph Loos
September 30, 2026
The southern Illinois reservoir continues to produce a strong crappie fishery. DNR’s 2025 survey produced 26 crappies per hour, with more than half of the catchable fish of white and black species exceeding 10 inches.
B.A.S.S. to keep technology format for 2027 Elite Series
Staff Report
September 30, 2026
Following a successful debut, B.A.S.S. announced that the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will continue using the same forward-facing live sonar structure introduced in 2026.
The 2027 season will again feature a split between tournaments
Illinois anglers dominate Florida bass tournament field
Tim Bunton
September 30, 2026
Competitive anglers from Illinois took Florida by storm, finishing first and second at the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Championship on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
In all, Illinois had three anglers on the
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Sept. 30, 2026
Staff Report
September 30, 2026
Colder water would improve walleye action even more. Here’s the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Sept. 30, 2026.
Arkansas’ Lake Hamilton to host Bass Fishing World Championship
Staff Report
September 30, 2026
The Bass Fishing World Championship to be held on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Oct. 1-3 is set to have a huge number of nations competing. These countries will be competing in the 20th
