Crappie fishing is currently best near areas still having green weeds by good lake structure. Anglers should use a few ...

The survey tallied an average of 15.5 walleyes and 16 saugers per gill net. That’s down slightly from the historic average of ...

Fall is a special time to go fishing in the Midwest as most species, like this walleye caught by Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods, are aggressively feeding in preparation for winter. Submitted photo ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

The current management goal for Lake of the Woods calls for maintaining a fall survey catch of more than 14 walleyes and 15 saugers per net on a three-year moving average. Ron Nies (left) of ...

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Fall turnover can leave a lot of anglers confused and fish-less. But understanding the science of what’s happening to your lake as the temperatures drop can help ...

BAUDETTE, Minn. – If the walleyes didn’t cooperate on this sunny Saturday morning, the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 fishing season, it certainly wouldn’t be because of the weather. Morning temps in ...

BAUDETTE, Minn. — If the walleyes didn’t cooperate on this sunny Saturday morning, the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 fishing season, it certainly wouldn’t be because of the weather. Morning temps in ...

They may not always bite, but populations of “eater-size” walleyes and saugers in Lake of the Woods look good going into the winter season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said in ...