DNR to change trout stocking in Lake Superior
Genetically screened steelhead will replace Kamloops in effort to bolster fishing opportunities and protect steelhead.
Fishing
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – March 16, 2018
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair The ice is shot on Lake St. Clair. Some anglers are fishing off private docks around the mile roads and catching decent numbers of perch and panfish. Anglers must have permission from homeowners to fish on their docks. There was about 6 inches of snow on the ground, but warm
Hometown volunteer the face of North Dakota Governor’s Cup Walleye Derby
GARRISON, N.D. — She has become the face of the North Dakota Governor’s Cup Walleye Derby. Years of volunteerism can result in such things, but that’s more than fine for Joyce Pfliger. “I love it. Great people. Great people,” said Pfliger. “There’s been a lot of people that have come to fish over the years
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – March 16, 2018
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Fishing pressure continues to be light since the walleye season closed. Deep snow also is limiting travel options and there aren’t many roads plowed. Check with resorts for road options heading into this weekend. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 Terry’s Boat Harbor (320) 692-4430 LAKE OF THE WOODS
Interest builds in competitive high school bass fishing in North Dakota
MINOT, N.D. — High school fishing is in its infancy in North Dakota, but some students are already eyeing the opportunity to join the growing national trend. North Dakota now has a tournament for fishermen of high school age scheduled for this summer at Nelson Lake. Badlands Bass Bandits President Paul Reinbold told the Minot
Illinois city eyes $20 million federal grant to restore bay, fish habitats
QUINCY, Ill. — A western Illinois city is asking for a $20 million federal grant to restore its natural fish habitats. The Quincy Herald-Whig reports the city of Quincy is asking Washington to pay for restoration efforts in Quincy Bay. The bay has become shallower over the years from sediment accumulation and can no longer
California salmon will have places to chill with dam removal
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ranks winter-run Chinook as one of eight marine species most at risk of extinction.
Report: In Alaska, hatchery salmon harvest low as wild stocks return
KODIAK, Alaska — Hatchery-produced salmon accounted for 21 percent of Alaska’s commercial harvest last year, the lowest percentage since 1995, according to a state report. The report by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game found that the smaller catch of hatchery salmon was due to the strong return of wild salmon last year, the
Researchers: Shorter winters may increase presence of harmful algae blooms – and impact fishing
MOUND, Minn. — University of Minnesota-Duluth researchers are studying how shorter winters may increase the presence of harmful algae blooms and impact fishing. The researchers worked with the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Maryland to gather data from six lakes across the state, Minnesota Public Radio reported. “With climate change, our winters are
