Wisconsin’s statewide fishing report on July 18, 2025
Staff Report
July 18, 2025
Fish have settled into predictable summer patterns. Here’s a look at the Wisconsin fishing report across the state on July 18, 2025.
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WI Daily Update: A trick to trigger the lake trout
Site Staff
July 18, 2025
Tim Lesmeister says he found something while fishing earlier this year that allowed him to trigger bites from lake trout. Listen here for the details.
WI Daily Update: A tip to catch walleyes during the heat of summer
Site Staff
July 17, 2025
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Gary Roach has a technique that catches walleyes when the heat starts getting to those fish at this time of the year. Listen here for details.
WI Daily Update: Breeding duck numbers up, but with a caveat
Site Staff
July 16, 2025
The Wisconsin DNR reports that the state saw a 7% increase in breeding duck numbers from last year, but that number may not tell the whole story. Listen here for the details.
Victim in stable condition as Wisconsin DNR continues investigation of black bear attack
DNR Report
July 15, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is continuing its investigation into a black bear attack that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, July 12 in Barron County.
The victim, 69-year-old Karen Frye, was attacked
WI Daily Update: State park system honored
Site Staff
July 15, 2025
Gov. Tony Evers recently announced individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards. The Wisconsin State Park System was honored with the Destination of the Year Award.
WI Daily Update: A positive report for state pheasant, ruffed grouse numbers
Site Staff
July 14, 2025
Spring surveys show an increase in Wisconsin pheasants this year, while ruffed grouse numbers also remain strong. Listen here for more details.
Wisconsin DNR investigating black bear attack in Barron County
Staff and News Reports
July 13, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Sunday that the agency is investigating after a 69-year-old woman was attacked by a black bear near the town of Comstock in Barron County.
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Christine Thomas: Major steps up, captures barn hunt title
Christine Thomas
July 13, 2025
This is issue No. 14 of the 2025 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News. In issue No. 3, I introduced my readers to the dog sport of Barn Hunt when Major, and many Airedale friends, did
