Michigan Fishing Report – May 13, 2026
Michigan DNR
May 13, 2026
This past week, anglers reported excellent smallmouth bass fishing despite windy conditions here.
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Strike a pocket of hefty walleyes on Silver Island Lake in northeast Minnesota
Glen Schmitt
May 13, 2026
The DNR is scheduled to conduct a standard survey on Silver Island Lake this summer. It will be the first time this 1,238-acre fishery, which is located about 10 miles northeast of Isabella in Lake
Steve Carney: Follow the water temps for mid-May walleyes
Steve Carney
May 13, 2026
This angler will be spending a lot of time fishing the farm lakes of central Minnesota for probably the next four weeks. My favorite lakes are the small, 400- to 800-acre lakes in Todd, Grant,
North Dakota’s harvest season for paddlefish closes, snag-and-release open through May 15
Josh Haiar
May 13, 2026
In North Dakota, the Game and Fish Department announced last week that the state’s 2026 paddlefish snagging season would close last Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. to any additional harvest to provide long-term protection
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Target warm water for early-season walleyes
Ryan Kelly
May 13, 2026
For most anglers, the couple of weeks leading up to and after the fishing opener will be the first outing of the open water season. Many fishermen lean on past experiences to locate walleyes.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on May 13, 2026
Outdoor News
May 13, 2026
Strong winds and cold water limit walleye success. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on May 13, 2026.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Spring turkey kill running behind last year’s pace
Staff and News Reports
May 13, 2026
The Minnesota DNR reports that spring turkey harvest is running behind 2025. Through C-season, hunters harvested 11,695 birds compared to 13,480 at the same point in 2025. The total for the B season was 3,675,
Dam removal looks to benefit sportfish on southern Minnesota’s Cannon River
Tori McCormick
May 13, 2026
Twenty-four Cannon River enthusiasts voiced their opinions at a public information meeting Monday night at the Waterville Events Center in southern Minnesota.
The topic focused on a dam-modification project designed to open several river
Minnesota’s LSOHC bill clears Senate Finance Committee, Roseau project delayed
Justin Runberg
May 13, 2026
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council appropriations are a step closer to funding projects. During the Senate Finance Committee meeting May 6, the bill moved out of committee and headed to the Senate floor.
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