New York Fishing Report – May 22, 2026
Site Staff
May 22, 2026
Anglers continue to report excellent king salmon action off Niagara and Orleans counties, with better action as you head west.
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Illinois’ statewide fishing report on May 22, 2026
Staff Report
May 22, 2026
Crappies remain strong, catfish starting to bite. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on May 22, 2026.
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Deadline for Wisconsin residents to apply for a 2026 elk license is May 31
Staff and News Reports
May 22, 2026
The Wisconsin DNR reminds Wisconsin residents that they have until May 31, 2026 to apply for a chance at a 2026 elk hunting license. Wisconsin’s elk hunting season is open only to state citizens. Apply
Effort at Estabrook Falls opens sturgeon migration in Wisconsin’s Milwaukee River
Larry Polenske
May 22, 2026
On March 30, a lake sturgeon was detected swimming through the Mequon-Thiensville fish passage in the Milwaukee River heading upstream toward Grafton. It is likely the farthest upstream a sturgeon has traveled in the river
Family, friends, colleagues celebrate the life of Wisconsin conservationist George Meyer
Beckie Gaskill
May 22, 2026
In a room filled with grief, but also a sense of awe and deep appreciation, citizens gathered in Fort Atkinson last month for the celebration of life of a man whose name, for many, has
Heavy rains lead to record steelhead run in Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan tribs
Kevin Naze
May 22, 2026
Snowmelt from a late storm and the wettest April on record – nearly 8 inches of rain the first two weeks alone – helped lure a massive run of rainbow trout into Lake Michigan tributaries
Wisconsin’s statewide fishing report on May 22, 2026
Staff Report
May 22, 2026
Normal May has anglers battling cool water temps. Here’s the Wisconsin fishing report across the state on May 22, 2026.
Ohio’s Scioto River well known for producing quality fishing adventures
John Tertuliani
May 22, 2026
The Scioto River is not what you would call a hidden gem; it is too large to hide.
Flowing south through central Ohio, the watershed drains 6,513 square miles. Connected waterways involve part or
New York DEC commissioner discusses crossbows, future projects with outdoor writers group
Dan Ladd
May 22, 2026
The New York State Outdoor Writers Association recently held its annual conference in Greene and Columbia counties, where one of the highlights was a chance to sit down for a discussion with New York State
