Musings and observations while waiting for the ice to leave local trout ponds and the start of serious fishing.

According to one local guide, fly fishing is "the most entertaining way to frustrate yourself." One member of the Byron High School Fishing Team learned all about it this week.

Native American Tribal members in Minnesota preserve their cultural heritage while providing a vital food source for Tribal communities by harvesting fish through netting and spearing.

Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake during the 2025 open-water season that starts Saturday, May 10, will have a five-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye over 17 inches allowed.

Ice is out in Central Minnesota and places south in the state. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says once ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the spring program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship webinar ...

Still looking for a place to go canoe camping in the Upper Midwest this summer? The surge to book a Boundary Waters Canoe ...

Stuart Lake has always had good numbers of panfish, but now, their size structure has noticeably improved as well.” ...

ST. PAUL — Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest two walleye daily during the upcoming open water ...

So far, this year is similar to last year, when we had low water levels during the pre-spawn bite on the Mississippi River.

PIERZ — Pierz students enjoyed the 25th annual Awesome Pioneer Fishing Experience Feb. 28 on South Long Lake. Attempting to catch fish were approximately 80 sixth grade students from Pioneer ...

For epic Northwoods views and fish that bite year round, check out this scenic island in Minnesota with rustic lodges and ...