In June, Andrew Slette set a Minnesota state record (catch-and-release) with a muskie that measured 56-7/8 inches long with an estimated girth of 25-1/2 inches on Pelican Lake. The catch was witnessed by angler Josh Karch, who also caught and … Continued
A catch and release lake sturgeon season on the Upper St. Croix River will open for the first time since 1994. In Wisconsin, the catch and release season runs from June 16, 2016 to March 1, 2017. Anglers are urged … Continued
A healthy recovery staged by wild lake trout in Lake Superior means these fish no longer need to be stocked in the lake, according to an updated management plan that covers the Minnesota waters of Lake Superior. Lake trout in … Continued
Regulations designed to protect the fish needed to rebuild Mille Lacs Lake’s walleye population will require that walleye anglers use only artificial bait and immediately release all walleye when Minnesota’s 2016 fishing season opens Saturday, May 14. “A catch-and-release walleye … Continued
A new rule change may help attract national bass fishing tournaments to Mille Lacs Lake – one of the top 10 bass fishing lakes in the country, according to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. National bass fishing tournaments could draw … Continued