
Metro Area Fishing Report – July 19, 2026 – video
Patterns staying somewhat consistent, but some slight tweaks and adjustments. Crazy warm water temps and fish seeking cooler water. Fish behavior is sluggish, but they will eat.

Patterns staying somewhat consistent, but some slight tweaks and adjustments. Crazy warm water temps and fish seeking cooler water. Fish behavior is sluggish, but they will eat.

Small-town sportsmen in Wisconsin’s Waupaca County won’t have to travel far for gear and bait now that Rick Zemple has opened Little Wolf River Outfitters in downtown Manawa.
There was a time not too

Look, I’m all for focusing on a species – applying highly specialized techniques that target a particular fish’s behaviors, tendencies, and vulnerabilities. When you’re a bit of a gear junkie like me, it’s a built-in

As my buddy eased the boat around the corner with the trolling motor, we were both in a state of anticipation as we approached the “fishing hole.” Once we reached the hole, we could see

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) heard how the Youth Conservation Congress is helping young people make connections and expand their horizons within the state’s conservation community.
At the board’s June 24 meeting, Kyle

Fishing at the forefront, but hunting seasons also on the mind. Here’s New York’s fishing and hunting report on July 16, 2026.

Panfish best bet downstate, salmon solid on Lake Michigan. Here’s the Illinois fishing report on July 17, 2026.

Inshore brown trout fishing has been going well here.

Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the differences and advantages of using either monofilament line, fluorocarbon line, or braided fishing line.
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