So far the 2026 open-water fishing season in Minnesota has been a minnow affair.
Minnows right now are producing much better than leeches or crawlers, and this trend usually continues well into June. Most
Although they’re two separate basins, East and West Sylvia lakes near Annandale are extremely similar. These Wright County fisheries are connected by a wide, navigable channel, which allows the fish and anglers pursuing them to
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the May 29, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the May 29, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Gooseberry Falls State Park took first place in voting for best state park in the USA Today 10BEST Reader’s Choice Awards. Over four weeks, people throughout the U.S. voted on the 20 best state park
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 29, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
More than 60 fires erupted across Minnesota over a two-day period in the past several weeks, including two major fires near the Two Harbors and Brainerd lakes areas.
Between May 15 and 16, weather
Bait shop owners and license agents in Minnesota are preparing for a June 9 release of the new Electronic Licensing System, but some retailers had criticisms of equipment costs following recent training webinars.
During
We are dealing with yet another low-water spring to start our season in Minnesota.
This low water means walleyes are in a different-than-normal pattern that spreads them throughout the fishery and almost eliminates traditional
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