Great Lakes anglers asked to watch for tagged fish
Associated Press
May 18, 2017
The marking provides data for biologists studying fish movements and the value of naturally reproduced fish versus stocked fish.
Fishing
Minnesotan reels in shark jawbone from Mississippi River
Associated Press
May 18, 2017
Mystery remains as to how a jawbone from a saltwater shark got in the river.
Fishing line selection isn’t as simple as the old days
Mike Raykovicz
May 18, 2017
Today, fishermen have a choice of many high-quality braided or fluorocarbon fishing lines that are stronger, more durable and don’t abrade as easily as mono.
King salmon fishing crews in southeastern Alaska fall short of winter season limit
Associated Press
May 17, 2017
Crews have caught about 43,000 king salmon this season after catching more than 45,000 in each of the past two years.
Alaska residents step in, fix river bank to prepare for sockeye salmon season
Associated Press
May 17, 2017
The bank below the River Center is a busy place during the Kenai River’s sockeye salmon run in July. As a result, the bank has been heavily damaged over time, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough
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.
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.
