The popularity of angling for lake whitefish in the Chequamegon Bay region of Lake Superior has increased in recent years, both through the ice and from a boat, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In March, Wisconsin … Continued
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NDGFD) recently announced that a new North Dakota state record has been set for tiger trout. On January 4, 2026, angler Evan Trottier caught a 6 pound, 2 ounce tiger trout while ice … Continued
On the last day of 2025, angler Robert Gregory set a new Idaho state record for Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the certified weight category. Gregory caught the 19-inch 3.08-pound cutthroat while ice fishing on Henrys Lake. One of Idaho’s most … Continued
Pennsylvania, anglers should mark their calendars to take advantage of stocked trout fishing opportunities on dozens of popular waterways! Beginning October 1, 2025, and continuing through mid-December, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will stock approximately 116,500 hatchery-raised adult … Continued
In New York, the weekend of February 15-16, 2020, is a designated free fishing weekend. The requirement for a fishing license is waived during this period, making it a great opportunity to try ice fishing for the first time or … Continued