Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update

Ice fishing has started out great this winter. Here’s an update from Lake of the Woods.

Many anglers are moving to circle hooks for their tip-ups, which means a whole new strategy you need to get that fish hooked. Tim Lesmeister explains.

Each year, Outdoor News prints its annual year-in-review story. Here are 10 of the top news stories from Minnesota in 2025.

Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Chris Kuduk says when he’s fishing perch this time of year he utilizes what he calls the “full-meal deal.” What is it? Tim Lesmeister explains.    

The Minnesota DNR wants to remind state citizens about some great winter outdoor opportunities coming up at a state park near you. Listen here for details.

Tim Lesmeister says he no longer drills a huge amount of holes when he’s ice fishing. Just a couple do the trick. He explains why.

“Mr. Walleye” Gary Roach says there is one bottom feature on lakes that is guaranteed to produce walleyes up until mid-January. Tim Lesmeister explains how to best fish weedlines at this time.

The crappies are still shallow after the first safe ice of the winter season forms, and catching them is about fishing at night. Tim Lesmeister explains.