Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 2, 2026
Outdoor News
April 2, 2026
Spawning walleye river runs kick into high gear. Here’s a look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report on April 2, 2026.
Fishing
Commentary: The recovery of Minnesota’s Rainy Lake fishery started with trusting science
Tom Dougherty
April 2, 2026
If you’ve fished Rainy Lake long enough, you’ve seen both sides of the story.
I am a fourth-generation resort owner on Rainy Lake, and I remember firsthand the decline of the walleye fishery in
Lake Ontario walleye stocking evaluation plan taking shape in New York
Bill Hilts Jr.
April 2, 2026
The walleye population of Lake Ontario is getting some more attention in 2026 as New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has already initiated a walleye stocking evaluation plan for this year.
According to
Steve Carney: Keys to incredible April walleye fishing on the Missouri River
Steve Carney
April 2, 2026
April on the Missouri River is my favorite time of the open water season. This is when the spawn gets going – during these first few weeks of the month.
Things on the river
Steve Sarley: Trey McKinney making Illinois anglers proud
Steve Sarley
April 2, 2026
It was another exciting Bassmaster Classic. Dylan Nutt took the lead on Saturday and cruised to victory after the third day. Nutt is only 23 years old.
The amazing thing about this Classic is
New York, coastal states ease black sea bass regulations
Charles Witek III
April 2, 2026
New York’s saltwater anglers should enjoy a big increase in black sea bass landings this year, thanks to a series of actions taken by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
New York Fishing Report – April 1, 2026
Site Staff
April 1, 2026
Good numbers of yellow perch have moved into the canals and have been cooperative here.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – April 1, 2026
Site Staff
April 1, 2026
Good numbers of walleyes are being reported. Some anglers are catching big fish, but the norm so far has been numbers over size.
South Dakota Fishing Report – April 1, 2026 – videop
Site Staff
April 1, 2026
Plenty of nice walleyes have been caught up and down the Missouri River lately.
