Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – March 24, 2026
Site Staff
March 24, 2026
Brown trout are the talk across the area.
Fishing
Stocking ups Jewell Lake’s growing black crappie population in Michigan’s Alcona County
Ralph Loos
March 24, 2026
Roughly 4,500 black crappies were stocked in Jewell Lake in October 2025, part of an ongoing effort to maintain the Alcona County lake’s reputation as a solid “go-to” for anglers in northeast Michigan.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Public input sought on Sucker River Sea Lamprey Project
Staff and News Reports
March 24, 2026
The Michigan DNR is working on a possible sea lamprey barrier project in Alger County, WLUC reported. A public meeting earlier this month allowed residents to learn about the project and ask questions.
Michigan bill proposes lifetime hunting, fishing licenses for disabled veterans
Victor Skinner
March 24, 2026
Michigan veterans with a service-connected disability could receive free or discounted lifetime hunting and fishing licenses under legislation recently introduced in both chambers of the state legislature.
The bills would create a tiered structure
Kiser Lake a good option for spring panfish in Ohio’s Champaign County
Mike Moore
March 24, 2026
With all due respect, many of our inland lakes in Ohio are rather featureless upground reservoirs that were originally built for water supply purposes.
In other words, angling opportunities are simply a bonus in
Recycle your vessel’s shrink wrap this spring around Ohio
DNR Report
March 24, 2026
As boating season approaches, the Ohio DNR (ODNR), in partnership with the Ohio Clean Marinas Program and local recycling partners, is reminding boaters to make a plan to recycle boat shrink wrap this spring instead
36 million fish stocked in Ohio waters in 2025
DNR Report
March 24, 2026
More than 36 million fish were stocked by the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife in Ohio’s public lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams in 2025. Eleven different species of fish were stocked at 233 locations
Nominees being sought for the Ohio DNR Hall of Fame
DNR Report
March 24, 2026
The Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame Award is a top conservation honor that recognizes lifetime achievements when it comes to the protection and preservation of the state’s natural resources.
Controlled turkey hunting, trout fishing opportunities available in Ohio
DNR Report
March 24, 2026
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages hunters and anglers to apply now for special spring 2026 wild turkey hunts and trout fishing dates. The application period is open through Tuesday, March 31.
