Fishing
The hunt for record-fish piques anglers’ interest in Minnesota after changes
Natalie Ryder
July 18, 2024
Steve Renneberg, owner of Arrowhead Outdoors in Ely, Minn., thinks the recent influx of record-contesting catches of big fish in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness during the past few months is a simple snapshot
Streams of Thought: Nominate outdoor leaders from your Minnesota communities
Tim Spielman
July 18, 2024
It’s nearly August (how can that be?), so it’s the time of year again when we at Outdoor News send out the call for nominations for our Outdoor Leaders Award.
Selecting winners of our
Steve Carney: Ways to limit the irritating effects of fishing through weeds in summer
Steve Carney
July 17, 2024
High temperatures recently have increased weed growth in many Minnesota lakes, making it more of a challenge to properly present fishing baits. This is typical for the middle of July, and we again are faced
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota to host National Wildlife Federation’s 2025 annual meeting
Staff and News Reports
July 17, 2024
Minnesota has been selected to host the National Wildlife Federation’s annual meeting in June 2025. The annual meeting brings together representatives from the group’s 52 affiliate state and territorial organizations to discuss and celebrate natural
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency seeks comments on plan to curb pollution in state waters
Tori McCormick
July 17, 2024
State conservation and environmental groups – including Minnesota Trout Unlimited – are encouraging the public to comment on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s proposed changes to two feedlot permit rules designed to reduce nitrate pollution
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Lure fish in with masterful jigging
Tim Hill
July 17, 2024
Jigging is my favorite, because it gives me a chance to work with people to figure out what fish want.
Most of the time, I recommend slow jigging and bouncing on bottom – almost
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – July 16, 2024
Site Staff
July 16, 2024
The mud is holding big numbers of fish and two main fishing techniques are being used to get it done.
Metro Area Fishing Report – July 14, 2024 – video
Matt Johnson
July 14, 2024
Finally some consistent warm weather and it feels like summer. Slight curveball on our bass presentation and fish are holding in their usual spots.
Brian Haines: The biggest catch of all on Minnesota’s Lindsey Lake
Brian Haines
July 14, 2024
To this day, I recall a catch from many years ago, right around the time I turned 13 and was being introduced to walleye fishing. Back then, my family would take an annual late-spring fishing
