Michigan Fishing Report – March 25, 2026
Michigan DNR
March 25, 2026
Coho salmon fishing returned to the excellent level seen before a recent storm here.
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Got big ’gills on your mind? Check out Lake Mazaska in Minnesota’s Rice County
Glen Schmitt
March 25, 2026
Mazaska’s walleye population remains in good shape, it holds quality northern pike, and high numbers of good-sized largemouth bass. Freshwater drum, white bass, and even longnose gar are caught here, but Mazaska’s panfish, especially its
Between fishing seasons? White suckers of spring are ‘running’ for Minnesota anglers
Tyler Winter
March 25, 2026
While first typing these words, March 2026 was delivering a foot of snow to Minnesota. Last week looked and felt like winter, but warm weather already had ruined the ice. What is an angler to
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Time for bull bluegills on late ice
Brett Magdal
March 25, 2026
Fish aren’t stuck in their winter patterns anymore. They are staging for spring and spreading out. If you’re looking for bulls, don’t chase big schools; big late ice bluegills run solo or in pairs.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on March 25, 2026
Outdoor News
March 25, 2026
Open water fishing options are starting to develop. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on March 25, 2026.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Chime in on DNR lake management review process by March 31
Staff and News Reports
March 25, 2026
There is still time to connect with DNR fisheries offices across the state on lake management plans. The agency is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and the public
Outdoor Insights: Lead ammo, tackle debate rages on at Minnesota, federal level
Rob Drieslein
March 25, 2026
The Minnesota and federal governments are debating lead ammo and fishing tackle again.
Where population-level effects exist for a species, I believe lead bans are fair game. The feds made the right decision banning
Gun legislation, northeast elk reintroduction stew at Minnesota Capitol
Justin Runberg
March 25, 2026
Rep. Emma Greenman, DFL-Minneapolis, has introduced legislation that would ban the possession of semiautomatic military-style weapons and add criminal penalties to those who own one. Greenman introduced HF4081 to the House Judiciary Finance and Civil
Tom Venesky: Concern over appointment process for Pennsylvania Game, Fish & Boat commissioners
Tom Venesky
March 25, 2026
The appointment process for members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Fish & Boat has the potential to, one day, be a disaster for hunters and anglers.
But it can all be avoided. The
