
You can hang your hat on Blackwater Lake’s bass fishery near Longville, Minn.
Blackwater Lake near Longville is just 771 acres in size, but when it comes to spots to fish for bass in this neck of the woods, it has to be near the top of any

Blackwater Lake near Longville is just 771 acres in size, but when it comes to spots to fish for bass in this neck of the woods, it has to be near the top of any

Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 13, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Feb. 13, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

The Minnesota DNR is inching closer on the Lock and Dam 5 carp deterrent as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially began designing the underwater Acoustic Deterrent System (uADS) at the site.
Based

After receiving $24 million in 2023, the Waterville hatchery project is nearing the end of its planning phase, with about 90% of it completed. If scheduling remains on track, the Minnesota DNR and its construction

Tim Lesmeister explains how to best utilize a dropshot rig when fishing deep weed lines on clear lakes.

In December, someone reported a sick deer in Minnesota’s Deer Permit Area 604, around Brainerd and Crosslake in Crow Wing County. The animal eventually tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
DPA 604 almost made

The walleye bite on Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs has been a bit tough for bigger fish. The walleyes in the 10- to 13-inch category are by far the most abundant biters since the abundance of

Plenty of fish on electronics, but tough getting them to bite. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Feb. 11, 2026.
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