DEER RIVER -- Standing in waders, hip-deep in a lake near Deer River, Bill Powell flipped two modest scoops of spottail shiner minnows into a holding tank on his boat Wednesday afternoon. "Kind of ...

DULUTH – It seems every year there is talk of a bait shortage in the days leading up to the Minnesota fishing opener, and this year, with such a late ice out, is no exception. Lake shiners may be in ...

Walleyes are putting on the feed bags as water temperatures drop, Lake of the Woods Tourism reported in its weekly update. Schools of emerald shiners are moving closer to shore and Lighthouse Gap to ...

STAPLES, Minn. — It’s quite possible that many anglers will be skunked before they even hit the water for this weekend's Minnesota fishing opener as live bait supplies are limited, according to bait ...

SAM RAYBURN — Water level is 2.20 feet high and fairly clear. Water temp in the upper 80s, low 90s. Crappie guide Randy Dearman says the bite has been good around brush piles in 25-35 feet, suspended ...

1. In Lakeland, the bluegill and shellcracker bite has turned on at Lake Parker near the docks. Try using red worms and crickets. Black-and-blue soft plastic bait has been good for bass at Saddle ...

1. In Lakeland, speck limits were being caught on lakes Mattie, Crago and Tenoroc with the biggest being nearly 2 pounds. Pink jig heads are working the best. Medium domestic shiners were good for ...

UB researchers are looking down at a 24-foot-long flume of shallow, running water. Inside, about a dozen emerald shiner minnows are furiously attempting to swim against the current. It’s not going ...

This past week we experienced over-the-top hot temperatures that kept us looking for ways to stay cool. On our guide trips, we headed out early, drank plenty of water and enjoyed a cold shower after ...

Fishing memories last a lifetime. And the good news — you do not need a lot of money to start creating them for you, family members and friends. Fishing connects you with the environment, it is a ...