Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on April 15, 2026
Staff Report
April 15, 2026
New catch-and-release option for bass seems popular. A look at the Minnesota fishing report on April 15, 2026.
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Redear sunfish, channel cat stockings boost Beaver Dam Lake in Macoupin County, Ill.
Ralph Loos
April 14, 2026
Channel cats, redear sunfish, and rainbow trout have been the focus of DNR stockings at Beaver Dam Lake the past five years – evidence of what anglers are looking for when they visit the cozy
‘The Pool’ an overlooked Central Park fishing gem in New York City
Steve Piatt
April 14, 2026
“The Pool is one of the lesser-fished waters of Central Park, despite offering fishing access along most of its shoreline,” DEC Region 2 Fisheries Manager Melissa Cohen wrote in a 2022 report detailing a survey
Walleyes, muskies are main attraction at Wildcat Lake in Wisconsin’s Vilas County
Staff Report
April 13, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) local fisheries team describes Wildcat and the connected Big Kitten lakes as highly fertile drainage lakes, with Wildcat Creek that exits from Big Kitten Lake eventually reaching the
Illinois’ statewide fishing report on April 10, 2026
Staff Report
April 10, 2026
Crappie, bass bites jump as spring temps settle in. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on April 10, 2026.
Ask a fisheries biologist: Early spring fishing opportunities in Wisconsin
Max Wolter Wisconsin DNR Fish Biologist
April 10, 2026
Anglers often overlook early spring, but this period offers some exceptional fishing at a time with limited outdoor opportunities. Starting in 2026, some new opportunities go along with the tried and true favorites.
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Wisconsin’s statewide fishing report on April 10, 2026
Staff Report
April 10, 2026
Anglers ‘wading’ through spring transition time. Here’s a look at the Wisconsin fishing report across the state on April 10, 2026.
Spring’s first bite: unlocking ice-out crappie patterns
Al Lindner
April 10, 2026
Spring is here and we are welcoming it back with open arms. After another long winter, many of us are ready to be back in the boat on the open water.
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New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 9, 2026
Staff Report
April 9, 2026
Warmer days have anglers antsy and hunters thinking turkeys. Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report on April 9, 2026.
