Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on July 29, 2026
Outdoor News
July 29, 2026
Fishing is light as challenging heat continues. Here’s the Minnesota fishing report across the state on July 29, 2026.
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Minnesota Mixed Bag: International Black Bear Show in Grand Rapids set for July 31 to Aug. 2
Staff and News Reports
July 29, 2026
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Mark your calendar for the International Black Bear Show, taking place July 31 to August 2 at the Yanner Arena in Grand Rapids.
Massive heat wave causes more fish kills across Minnesota
Justin Runberg
July 29, 2026
Statewide, the running tally of fish-kill events jumped 30% in a week earlier this month as water temperatures climbed into the 80s, killing thousands of fish across Minnesota.
Isaiah Tolo, fish health supervisor with
Tom Vorisek honored for dedication to Ohio Wildlife Council
Jane Beathard
July 29, 2026
Former Ohio Wildlife Council member Tom Vorisek received a Red Oak Leaf Award in recognition of his years of service to the council and to the state’s conservation efforts.
The Ohio native expressed gratitude
Ohio’s farm ponds often produce bigger panfish
Celeste Baumgartner
July 29, 2026
A farm pond in Ohio’s most northwest county has produced a new state record.
Jaret Stevens recently caught an Ohio record green sunfish in Williams County. His catch has been certified by the Outdoor
U.S. Forest Service reopening 41 Boundary Waters entry points on July 30
Staff Report
July 28, 2026
Portions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are reopening to overnight visitors starting Thursday, July 30, a little more than two weeks after a huge surge of wildfires prompted the U.S. Forest Service to
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – July 28, 2026
Site Staff
July 28, 2026
Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, dropshots, and live bait rigs have all been producing fish both shallow and deep here.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – July 28, 2026
Site Staff
July 28, 2026
Trolling anglers have been into exceptional catches of kings, especially in the offshore waters.
Walleyes, channel cats tops at Tippy Dam Pond in Michigan’s Manistee County
Ralph Loos
July 28, 2026
Tucked along the scenic Manistee River a few miles northeast of Wellston, Tippy Dam Pond has earned a reputation as one of northern Michigan’s premier destinations for anglers seeking everything from trophy walleyes and hefty
