Michigan Fishing Report – April 29, 2026
Michigan DNR
April 29, 2026
Anglers were successful targeting coho salmon trolling the bay here.
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Fishing regulations relaxed at Iowa’s Lake LaVerne ahead of restoration
DNR Report
April 29, 2026
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has relaxed the fishing regulations at Lake LaVerne to allow anglers to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is drained in late May as part of a
Bill Hilts, Jr.: New promotion is about the love of fish, water and beer in Western New York
Bill Hilts Jr.
April 29, 2026
There was a new promotion held in Western New York that focused on protecting water for the fish, and the beer. It kicked off in mid-April in Buffalo, a collaboration that was several months in
Walleye fever? Try Lake Edward’s medicine in Minnesota’s Crow Wing County
Glen Schmitt
April 29, 2026
Crow Wing County anglers are well aware of Lake Edward, but they might not be as mindful, or simply don’t care as much about, the fish-catching opportunities that exist here. Its walleye and largemouth bass
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Opening day walleyes, the countdown begins
Tyler Brasel
April 29, 2026
As I am writing this we have only 12 days until opener. Mother Nature definitely got to work in the past couple of weeks. The ice is nearly gone, with some still barely remaining on
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 29, 2026
Outdoor News
April 29, 2026
With the exception of the far north, the ice is gone. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on April 29, 2026.
Steve Carney: Spring crappie fishing… when docks and shorelines shine
Steve Carney
April 29, 2026
Recent up-and-down weather has made shore fishing for panfish a hit-and-miss affair in Minnesota. One day it’s 80 degrees followed by two days in the 40s or low 50s. Because of these temperature fluctuations, I’m
Minnesota DNR Enforcement division faces $1.5 million deficit
Justin Runberg
April 29, 2026
Senate lawmakers discussed an environment supplemental budget bill on April 21 that extends project deadlines, provides emergency aid and funds studies, but leaves unresolved how to reimburse the DNR for public safety work.
The
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Tutt’s Outdoors celebrates grand opening in Baxter on Friday, May 1
Staff and News Reports
April 29, 2026
Aitkin, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR invites anyone interested in fisheries management of Lake Mille Lacs to an informational meeting on the Thursday evening before fishing opener.
