Ask Max: Hidden benefits to a bigger lure
Max Wolter Wisconsin DNR Fish Biologist
February 7, 2023
This week, DNR fish biologist Max Wolter discusses using lure size as a fishing regulation.
Muskie
Try Price County’s Long, Wilson lakes for late-ice panfish in Wisconsin
Staff Report
February 7, 2023
Long and Wilson lakes make up the west side, or the “downhill side,” of the popular four lake Phillips chain in Price County that’s split by Hwy. 13. The popular in town chain has long
Illinois research looks at what triggers a muskie to bite
Lauren Quinn
February 7, 2023
In a new study, University of Illinois researchers got into the minds of muskies to learn what personality traits make the fish more likely to strike. In the process, they learned valuable lessons that could
Minnesota DNR seeks input on fisheries management plans in Grand Rapids, Duluth areas
DNR Report
February 6, 2023
Comments and suggestions from the public are important in identifying angler values and social considerations to include in plans.
Illinois Outdoor News hunting and fishing report — Feb. 5, 2023
Staff Report
February 5, 2023
Freeze comes and goes and comes, fishing follows.
Giant Wisconsin muskie out of Green Bay weighs nearly 60 pounds
Kevin Naze
February 3, 2023
On Dec. 7, Ron Hedsand of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. was fishing with Sturgeon Bay friend John Vieau. The two had caught a lot of fish together over the past 12 years, but the monster muskie
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Quick strike for late-season muskies
Site Staff
November 15, 2022
A quick-strike rig with a sucker minnow can be quite effective at this point in the year.
Muskies of the fall: suckers for suckers
Site Staff
October 11, 2022
Suckers come into their own when water temperatures drop and lakes turn over.
Peak muskie-fishing period has arrived
Site Staff
September 6, 2022
Late-summer, early-autumn tactics for North America’s largest sportfish.
