In Pennsylvania, troubling news about smallmouth bass, plastics in Susquehanna River
Ron Steffe
November 1, 2020
Plastics in the stomachs of smallies speaks volumes about pollution.
Fishing
It’s not magic: The recipe for being successful on ice or open water
Site Staff
November 1, 2020
Always start by surveying a given water body to understand wind, weeds, clarity, depths, fronts, structure, and fishing pressure.
What lurks beneath the waters of Lake Ontario?
Bill Hilts
October 20, 2020
Many bodies of water have their own scary stories involving mysterious sightings and unexplained creatures. Lake Ontario is no different. However, I have personal knowledge through a couple friends that will leave you shaking your
Angling Buzz: Trolling for trophy northern pike in the fall
Site Staff
October 16, 2020
In fall, cooling water temperatures entice big pike to return to mid-depth weed and rock areas, back within the traditional range of angling efforts. — Angling Buzz
Agency: Record Lake Champlain lake trout a testament to successful sea lamprey control efforts
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
October 14, 2020
The 36.5-inch laker weighed 19.36 pounds, the largest lake trout from Lake Champlain entered in the Record Fish Program since the department started keeping fish records in 1969.
Virtual walleye effort pushes on
Wisconsin DNR Reports
October 13, 2020
Wisconsin DNR will host a regional virtual public meeting – for St. Croix, Pierce, Dunn, Chippewa, Eau Claire and Clark counties – to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan.
The great angling bite of fall
Tim Lesmeister
October 6, 2020
Timing is everything, so get out early … or late, depending on which species you’re pursuing in the autumn.
DNR to update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan
Wisconsin DNR Reports
September 29, 2020
The updating process will include a review of the existing plan, an analysis of available data and trends and significant public input on angling and management preferences.
Gearing up for fall walleye fishing on Chautauqua Lake
Bill Hilts
September 22, 2020
The combination of successful stocking and natural reproduction has significantly improved the fishery.
