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Saturday, August 1, 2026

ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today that it is entering the powered kayak market with the all-new kLite 750 electric outboard. Building on the award-winning technology that shattered convention with the highly portable eLite, the kLite 750 is powerful, but

tags: electric, eLite, ePropulsion Americas, Fishing, Kayak, kLite 750 electric outboard, marine, Sport

Sunday, July 26, 2026

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and project partners are celebrating the completion of a major public access and habitat improvement project at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, highlighted by a new accessible fishing pier and kayak

tags: Blue Aruaz, celebration, Chicago, Fishing, Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Kayak, The Illinois Conservation Foundation, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, William W. Powers State Recreation Area, Wolf Lake

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Whether you’re a lone wolf who likes the quiet fishing trip or the family of five who’s spent generations of summers on the water, boating is a space for anybody and everybody. For those particularly who like to use it to be social and either find new friends or spend time with old ones, one great way to create lasting

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: Great Lakes, Toronto Air Show Boat Party, Torch Lake Fourth of July Sandbar Party, social, Raft Off, Pottahawk, Muscamoot Bay Raft Off, Lake Charlevoix Raft Up, Jobbie Nooner 2026, Horton Bay Raftoff at the Boyne Thunder Poker Run, Annual Dunbar Bay Pirate Party, Fishing, Coast Guard, Chicago Scene Boat Party, Chicago Boat Scene Party 2026, Chicago, Canada Boat Party Toronto 2026, Bud Bash!, boating, Annual Island Fest Downriver Boat Party

Friday, July 10, 2026

Provided by Water Sports Foundation. Family boating adventures can do more than create fun summer memories — they help children build confidence, strengthen family relationships and develop a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors according to a national study conducted by Impulse Research Corp. for the National Marine

tags: boating, Cruising, Family, Fishing, kids, National Marine Manufacturers Association, on the water, tubing, Water Sports Foundation, watersport

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The importance of adventure close to home and connecting with water is essential to break kids from screens. Video games, streaming videos, and social media drain kids of creativity, adventure and health. Local waters and outdoors provide that needed break from stationary days. Johnny’s Fishing Camp operates within the Chicago

by: Johnny’s Fishing Camp

tags: Chicago Suburbs Fishing Camp, Fishing, Johnny’s Fishing Camp, outdoors, SpeedFishing™

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Time on the water looks different for everyone. Some days are about cruising with friends, others start early with fishing rods in hand, and sometimes you simply want to head out and see where the afternoon goes. Crafted to be as flexible as your plans, NAVAN® boats create the perfect setting for your story on the water, adapting

tags: Cruising, Dealership, Fishing, NAVAN, NAVAN C30, NAVAN S30, NAVAN T30

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Illinois fishing licenses – among the most affordable in the nation – are now on sale for the 2026 season. Illinois fishing licenses and stamps for 2026 are available for purchase online and at department-authorized vendors. A standard, non-discounted resident fishing license costs $15. Licenses for the 2025 season remain

tags: angler, Fishing, Fishing License, Illinois, on sale, season, Spring, Springtime

Sunday, March 15, 2026

The locations were chosen to give as many anglers as possible a chance to reel in these feisty fish in March, April, and May. Trout releases are designed for high angler success and harvest. New trout release locations include Meadow Ridge Metro Park’s Mirror Pond (Butler County), Restoration Park Pond (Clark County), East

tags: Division of Wildlife, Fishing, License, Ohio, release, The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Trout

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Boat shows are the perfect place to shop for a new boat, and the Progressive Novi Boat Show is the place to be this March. With 85 exhibitors lining the showplace wall-to-wall with hundreds of boats to see, boaters can purchase anything from trailers and electronics to marina slips, docks, and accessories. The industry has

tags: Affordable, Boat, boat show, Budget, Design, Family, Fishing, Fun, Great Lakes, Innovation, Michigan, Novi Boat Show, Progressive Novi Boat Show, shop

Friday, February 27, 2026

While Milwaukee is a great place to visit via boat, it’s also a great city to visit by any mode of transportation. The city on Lake Michigan’s western shore is the proud home to Americana like Harley Davidson, Molson-Coors Brewing, and more than 20 moving bridges. Where the city meets the water is a great place to start,

by: James Proffitt

tags: Boat, Bridges, Fishing, Great Lakes, Harley Davidson, Lake Michigan, Marina, Marinas, Milwaukee, Molson-Coors Brewing, Summerfest, transportation, Wisconsin

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