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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Women, men and teens are invited to tackle offshore fishing skills at the South Florida "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" University, August 21-23 at the International Game Fish Association, Dania Beach., FL. Hosted by the nonprofit organization, the “No Yelling School of Fishing” offers classroom presentations, networking,

tags: Education, Fishing, South Coast, Women In Boating

Sunday, May 24, 2020

As anglers look forward to the Memorial Day weekend, world-class fishing continues to exceed expectations on Lake Erie in 2020, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Walleye harvest rates set records for the second straight year in 2019, and numerous large hatches point to an increasingly

tags: COVID-19, Fishing, Lake Erie, Law & Politics

Thursday, May 21, 2020

The popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University returns to the Gulf Coast June 27-28, 2020 for their saltwater inshore fishing seminar weekend at Bass Pro Shops Fort Myers. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let's Go Fishing Foundation, the event offers classroom instruction, hands-on fishing activities, conservation,

tags: Education, Events, Fishing, South Coast, Women In Boating

Friday, May 15, 2020

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has received results from surface water and sediment sampling performed in November 2019 to determine if per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly called PFAS, are present in areas that are targeted for potential cleanup-related dredging across the US EPA-designated Milwaukee Estuary

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Fishing, Lake Michigan

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

In the northern Lake Huron lake trout management unit MH-1, the daily possession limit is now three fish (up from a two-fish limit in 2019). This regulation now applies to all Lake Huron waters. In the Lake Michigan lake trout management unit MM-4, the daily possession limit is two fish (up from a one-fish limit last year). Anglers

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Law & Politics

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Dragging a bait behind a moving boat is a technique known as “trolling,” one of the Great Lakes’ most common fish-catching tactics for our most popular gamefish. In some circles, it’s considered the lazy man’s way to fish. I admit, its hands-off, plop-a-rod-in-a-holder-and-see-what-happens attitude is

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Boating 101, Fishing

Thursday, May 7, 2020

"Furuno Connections" is back, and Furuno is bringing something very special for Season 2. They've outfitted four boats with complete electronics packages, one from each of their major competitors and one with NavNet TZtouch3, and they are taking you out on the water to put all of these systems through their paces in a head-to-head

tags: Electronics, Fishing, Navigation

Friday, May 1, 2020

Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order recognizes outdoor activity as essential. As such, the 2020-2021 Game Fish season will proceed as planned opening on May 2. All regulations and license requirements apply. The DNR reminds anglers to fish close to home and practice social distancing whether fishing from a boat, dock, or shoreline.

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Fishing, Law & Politics

Friday, May 1, 2020

Please remember to practice social distancing when fishing, including remaining six feet away from other anglers. If you arrive at a fishing area that is congested, please consider finding another area to fish. *READ: Tips on best trolling practices* Lake Superior Lake trout are the premiere fish to catch in Lake Superior, and these

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Great Lakes

Monday, April 13, 2020

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife charged Szuch Fishery, Inc. with wildlife violations after investigators observed abuse and wanton waste of highly-prized game fish on March 31, 2020. “This type of behavior is unexpected and unacceptable,” said Matt Leibengood, Law Enforcement

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Fishing, Lake Erie, Law & Politics

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