There are some lakes you visit because you want to catch fish, and there are others where you go because you never quite know what might be tugging on the other end of the line.<br
Petenwell Lake ranks as the second largest inland lake in Wisconsin at 23,173 acres, giving way only to Lake Winnebago at more than 135,000 acres. Petenwell is home to multiple game fish and panfish species
Early fall crappie action looks positive in most lakes. Here’s the Illinois fishing report from across the state on Sept. 11, 2026.
Fish still think it’s summer, but that will change soon. Here’s Wisconsin’s fishing and hunting report across the state on Sept. 11, 2026.
Fishing and hunting opportunities both come to life as September rolls on. Here’s the New York fishing and hunting report on Sept. 11, 2026.
Is it possible for a lake to have too many bluegills and largemouth bass in it? When it comes to Beltrami County’s Balm Lake, the answer would be yes – at least from a historical
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Sept. 10, 2026.
For anglers in southwest Michigan looking for late-summer fishing opportunities, Cass County’s Diamond Lake offers plenty of options.
From stocked walleyes and northern pike to bass, bluegills, crappies, and yellow perch, the 1,020-acre lake
The metro area around the city of Columbus is dotted all around by bodies of water that offer decent fishing opportunities.
Griggs Reservoir on the city’s northwest side is a shining example. From catfish
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