Illinois’ statewide fishing report on July 2, 2026
Staff Report
July 2, 2026
Bass picking up as rising temps slow walleye action. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on July 2, 2026.
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New York’s statewide fishing report on July 2, 2026
Staff Report
July 2, 2026
Summer in full swing as bass fishing reaches its peak. Here’s the New York fishing report from across the state on July 2, 2026.
Two sisters, two Minnesota records, one shared passion for steelhead
Justin Runberg
July 2, 2026
A Minnesota fishing record is staying in the family after 12-year-old Sadie Spatafore caught and released a larger steelhead than her sister caught the previous year.
Dave, Lucy, and Sadie Spatafore fish together as
Find the baitfish and you’ll find saugeyes
John Tertuliani
July 2, 2026
When saugeye fishing, do you pay attention to the behavior of the little fish in the water around you? Their presence can change your luck during the warmest months of the year.
Shiners and
A Michigan one-room schoolhouse turns fishing lures into a lesson
Aileen Kemme / Michigan DNR
July 2, 2026
“How can we design and create fishing lures that will attract the fish we’re fishing for and sell well in our area?”
It’s the kind of question you might expect to hear at a
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Rob Drieslein
July 2, 2026
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Partners dedicate former 3M parcel as new public property in Minnesota
Justin Runberg
July 2, 2026
A new wildlife management area is now open for recreation near Park Rapids, with Mantrap WMA officially opening June 25.
The 449-acre property was purchased in March 2025. Undeveloped for decades, the land had
A summer walleye pattern most anglers cruise right past
Jeremy Smith
July 2, 2026
Summer patterns officially are in full swing across much of the Midwest.
When it comes to walleyes, conventional thinking says to head deep – seek out mid-lake structure, deep points, rocky areas, and so
When and why do bass attack topwater lures? Here’s what the science says
Russ Mason
July 2, 2026
Few experiences match the excitement of a largemouth detonating on a surface lure.
The strike is sudden, violent, and visible, transforming an ordinary cast into a memorable event. While many anglers associate topwater fishing
