
Fast and furious walleye jigging tips for opener and early season open-water fishing
Though border-water angling has been underway for weeks, Minnesota’s fishing season starts Saturday, May 12, and walleyes and jigs go hand-in-hand.

Though border-water angling has been underway for weeks, Minnesota’s fishing season starts Saturday, May 12, and walleyes and jigs go hand-in-hand.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — State regulators approved a fish hatchery expansion on the Au Sable River, turning aside objections from groups that fear the operation could contaminate one of northern Michigan’s most prized trout streams.

CPW will also donate fillets from 25 northern pike and eight smallmouth bass captured during the walleye project. All three species are considered a significant threat to native fish recovery efforts.

Angler Ethan Rasset has set the state record for golden redhorse in the Minnesota DNR‘s certified weight category. Rasset caught the 4-pound, 8-ounce redhorse on the Otter Tail River after setting out April 7 with
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Shabbona: Look for crappies over the fish cribs and brush piles along the campground shoreline. Bass fishing
Western New York Lake Erie tributaries and harbors: Steelhead fishing was slowing down prior to the latest blowout, but there were still decent numbers of fish around. Steelhead smolts have recently been stocked in the
ASHLAND AREA There was still ice on Chequamegon Bay. However, it can deteriorate quickly with the warm temps in the forecast. Right now, fishing in front of the Sioux River, Onion River and Bodins is
A quick link provides information on remaining ice conditions, and in the meantime, plan your open-water walleye strategy.

Fishing weeds, cover in shallow water will be the key as long as a cold front doesn’t come crashing through.
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