Minnesota Mixed Bag: Winter catch-and-release trout-fishing opportunities available in southeast
Winter trout fishing is another way to enjoy the outdoors along streams that meander through the scenic bluffs and hills of southeastern Minnesota.
Winter trout fishing is another way to enjoy the outdoors along streams that meander through the scenic bluffs and hills of southeastern Minnesota.

Imagine it’s early January and you’re getting ready to go fishing. Typically, you’re packing ice-fishing rods, a portable shelter, an ice auger, and a fish finder.
In 2024, anglers in the central and southern

On Monday, Mike Burville rang in the New Year by cutting a few holes through the ice on 547-acre First Silver Lake just north of Battle Lake in Otter Tail County.
Burville wanted to

When it comes to a fickle walleye bite, it’s important to be as mobile as possible. Drill many holes, with intention and differentiation. Using mapping apps is critical to finding the proper locations to drill

Boats in Late December in a few areas last week. A look at the Minnesota fishing report from across the state on Jan. 3, 2024.

What is the most important piece of equipment you can take out on the ice? It might be the right pair of boots.

On the south end, the bite has slowed down a bit from its hot start, but nice fish are still coming in.

Here’s why going to the shooting range on a regular basis is a good idea.

We spent time at Sportsman’s Lodge and Border View Lodge on Lake of the Woods recently and both places are dialed in on the walleye and sauger fishing. Here’s a breakdown on what worked and
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