CO Jake Swedberg (Detroit Lakes) spent time checking spring anglers and working fires in the area. With dry and windy ...

Every year after ice-out occurs, anglers start to get a little antsy. Spring is definitely settling in and cabin fever is raging. Without a doubt, outdoor enthusiasts are looking for something to do.

can’t tell y’all how happy I am that we have finally had a couple of 70-degree days, that the grass is turning green, and that the fish are starting to bite. Sure, there’s lots of other stuff to do ...

It happens every spring. Anglers get eager to get their boats in the water and wet a line to see if they can locate any shallow crappies or bluegills. On some days, that can be a tricky task. One of ...

As we enter the last few weeks of winter, some anglers have already stowed their ice fishing gear and are preparing for open water. That may be a mistake, particularly for those anglers who enjoy ...

Perhaps one of the most utilized and familiar tactics used by today's modern angler is that of the bobber and minnow combination—especially in the Spring pan fish arena. As simple as it sounds, there ...

Easily my favorite season of the year, springtime is a time of excitement and renewal as the doldrums of winter begrudgingly melt away. Time in the boat replaces time on the ice, and a whole host of ...

May 9—Conservation officer Darrin Kittelson (International Falls 1) reports boat and water safety and sturgeon fishing on the Rainy River continue to be the focus of the work activities.

For freshwater fishing, all you need is a basic, well-made fishing rod and appropriate bait. Here are places where you might ...

We break down the most effective spring techniques for catching bluegill and redear sunfish.