Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Oct. 9, 2026
Outdoor News
October 9, 2026
Crappie bite beginning to reflect falling water temps. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on Oct. 9, 2026.
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Wisconsin’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 9, 2026
Staff Report
October 9, 2026
Angling pressure down, but not because fish aren’t active. Here’s the Wisconsin fishing and hunting report across the state on Oct. 9, 2026.
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 9, 2026
Staff Report
October 9, 2026
Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report from across the state on Oct. 9, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Oct. 9, 2026
DNR Report
October 9, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Oct. 9, 2026.
Native Fish Fest showcases value of Minnesota species long dismissed by many anglers
Roy Heilman
October 9, 2026
In the latest show of support for native fish and ecosystems, Minnesota nonprofit Native Fish For Tomorrow (NF4T) held its second-annual Native Fish Fest at Watergate Marina in St. Paul, on Sunday, Sept. 13.
What’s in a fish’s name? A lot, it turns out
John Hageman
October 8, 2026
Fisheries biologists and other naturalist for centuries have subscribed to one of two camps – splitters and lumpers. It is a tug of war that has been waged for centuries.
Splitters are those who
French tip: muskies in summer, slabs during winter on this southeast Minnesota water
Glen Schmitt
October 7, 2026
Muskie anglers have a limited number of options in the southern part of the state; French Lake near Faribault is one of them. In fact, this 876-acre fishery in Rice County is best known for
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 7, 2026
Outdoor News
October 7, 2026
Fewer anglers out, but walleyes and crappies are biting. Here’s the Minnesota fishing and hunting report across the state on Oct. 7, 2026.
Millecoquins Lake has hungry walleyes, big pike and more in Michigan’s Mackinac County
Ralph Loos
October 6, 2026
Millecoquins Lake may not be one of Michigan’s better-known fishing destinations, but anglers who make the trip to eastern Mackinac County will find a surprisingly well-rounded fishery.
