Metro Area Fishing Report – February 15, 2026 – video
Matt Johnson
February 15, 2026
Fishing is good, just need to adapt with the conditions a bit.
Minnesota
C.B. Bylander: Most go through many stages of acceptance with new fishing regulations
C.B. Bylander
February 15, 2026
It is likely that when the 2027 Minnesota fishing regulation booklet is published, a one-character change will appear on Page 29 or so.
Specifically, where “six” has appeared for 71 years as the statewide
Commentary: When fake northern Minnesota stories go viral
Victoria Ranua
February 14, 2026
“Stray Chihuahua in Ely joins wolf pack!”
“Voices coming from beneath the ice”
Sensational headlines about northern Minnesota have appeared in my social media feeds with increasing frequency – first as standalone posts
Pheasant Fest, Quail Classic in Minneapolis set for Feb. 20-22
Staff Report
February 13, 2026
The stages are nearly set for the 2026 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22. Among them are the Bird Dog Stage, the Path to the Uplands
Changing snow trends raise some wildlife concerns during Minnesota winters
Eric Morken
February 13, 2026
Wet flakes kept flying during the first big snowfall in west-central Minnesota this past November.
It was the kind of heavy snow that lays down grasslands, and in this case, even cattails. That initial
MN Daily Update: A two-pronged approach for walleyes, pike at this time of winter
Outdoor News
February 13, 2026
One longtime fishing guide says if you are still chasing walleyes and northern pike on the ice right now, you need to have a two-pronged approach. Tim Lesmeister explains.
Episode 579 – Pending BWCAW Senate vote, Pass It On-Outdoor Mentors, Westminster dog show, roughfish
Outdoor News
February 13, 2026
This week’s show begins with Matthew Schultz, program manager from Sportsmen For the Boundary Waters, who brings listeners up to date on the latest expectations for a vote in the U.S. Senate on repealing the
Tips for taking advantage of the last days of the winter walleye season
Gary Roach
February 12, 2026
This late into the ice-fishing season anglers discover that walleyes get tight-lipped and tough to catch. Many taking to the ice will transition into crappie and bluegill fishing because they are much easier to find
Longtime Outdoor News columnist Steve Carney part of 2026 Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame class
Eric Morken
February 12, 2026
Steve Carney is doing exactly what he was meant to do with his life as a fishing guide and outdoors communicator for almost 50 years. There’s no doubt in his mind.
As a young
