Fall fish stocking ups angling opportunities in Michigan
Includes 10 different species totaling more than 300,000 fish that weighed nearly 8 tons
Fishing
Catch-and-release pioneer Bud Lilly dies
He was also a legendary fly fisherman and conservationist
Debate begins regarding reduced walleye bag limits across state
Gag limits – and early discussion over whether or not they should be revisited comprehensively – were a theme that came up throughout all of the day’s fisheries discussions during DNR Roundtable
Local veterans to be honored at Holes for Heroes ice-fishing events
This year’s host and expert guide is frequent Outdoor News contributor Tackle Terry Tuma.
‘Paddlefishing’ in Iowa? License deadline approaching
Average length of fish harvested in 2016 was about 33 inches, but paddlefish have the potential to reach lengths of over 50 inches and weigh over 50 pounds
Fish in Lake Shelbyville to benefit from ‘Cube’ structures
A suggestion from Chip’s Marine and local anglers led to the design, construction and placement of 18 fish structures in Lake Shelbyville
Lake of the Woods eelpout officially confirmed as state record
The ‘pout was 33 inches long with a girth of 23-7/8 inches
Wisconsin DNR revenue options include raising hunting, fishing fees
Lawmakers haven’t raised those fees in a decade or longer
Lake sturgeon season on Michigan’s Black Lake to open Feb. 4
The 2017 total recreational harvest limit for Black Lake is seven lake sturgeon
Lake Superior herring numbers raise concerns
At a time when demand for the fish has increased, biologists wonder if enough young herring are surviving
Perch bite, reasonable ice nice for Devils Lake ice fishing
Despite snowy weather, all access ramps expected to be open for New Year’s weekend, with hopes walleye bite also might ramp up
In Vermont, man wins annual lottery for free hunting and fishing for life
Winner chosen from among 10,067 lottery tickets purchased in 2016
Trout fishing season kicks off with new year in southeastern Minnesota
The winter southeast stream season is catch-and-release only
Iowa ice anglers: Enjoy, but tread lightly
Ice over parts of central and southeast Iowa has been reduced by unseasonably mild weather, Christmas Day rainstorm
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — December 23, 2016
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – You’ll find 8 to 10 inches of ice in the bays, while main lake ice depths vary so be sure to check with a resort or bait shop before venturing out. Walleye action has been very good with fish of all sizes being caught in 18 to 22 feet. There…
Iowa hunting and fishing licenses available
Licenses are available at nearly 900 locations across the state, and on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/licenses.
Ice opens up on Upper Red anglers
But they managed to get themselves and the ice house to safety, catching a few fish to boot.
Undeniable truths about fishing, boating
From fishing hot spots and adverse weather to hot lures and docking your boat, there are several undeniable truths you should consider when it’s time to go fishing.
Wisconsin winter whitefish popularity prompts meeting for ice fishing guides, stakeholders
Anglers from Wisconsin and beyond will head to Green Bay to participate in a unique, world-class fishing opportunity.
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