Amid perfect conditions, a perfect storm on Lake of the Woods for the fishing opener?
Site Staff
May 12, 2017
All signs point to a strong Minnesota fishing opener on the popular and highly regarded walleye fishery.
Fishing
Multiple fishing seasons open May 15 in Upper Peninsula
Michigan DNR
May 12, 2017
Seasons for walleye, northern pike and muskellunge for all U.P. waters including the Great Lakes, inland waters, and St. Marys River open Monday.
Lake of the Woods area adds rainbow trout to the mix
Site Staff
May 12, 2017
‘Catchable-sized’ rainbow trout were recently stocked into the Pitt Grade fishery, about 12 miles from Baudette.
Minnesota fishing opener: Don’t forget about the pike
Site Staff
May 12, 2017
Walleyes get all the attention on ‘The Opener’ — and in general in the state — but those who do chase northern pike could be rewarded nicely for their efforts.
DNR: How to boost chances fish survive after catch-and-release
Minnesota DNR Reports
May 11, 2017
Fish can be injured by hooks, stress and being pulled from deep water. Being hooked in the mouth does little damage to the fish, and setting the hook quickly helps avoid hooking a fish in
Trout production, stocking exceeding spring targets in New Jersey
Staff and News Reports
May 11, 2017
It’s allowing for additional trout to be added to each load of fish headed to state trout waters.
Hunting/fishing-related proposed rule changes up for public discussion in North Dakota
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports
May 11, 2017
Includes amendments to add rules for shooting ranges on wildlife management areas and to adopt a new section to prohibit the use of drones on state WMAs.
Vermont leaning on public in invasive species battle
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
May 11, 2017
New program gives landowners, boaters additional information to help control invasives.
Illinois high school bass fishing finals postponed due to high water at Carlyle Lake
Ralph Loos
May 11, 2017
This year’s sectional round was hit by rain, wind and high water – half of the 22 tournaments were postponed from the original date of May 5 to May 8.
