For each of those racy lures that line tackle-store shelves, there are a dozen plain, bare hooks on the next aisle. Glitzy hardware adds an element of challenge for those so inclined, but nothing ...

Judging from the minuscule number of trophy pike I see caught during the summer months, most folks are unaware of the cold-water connection. In case you’re not up on the subject, let me give you a ...

*** Perch are being caught at Belmont and Montrose Harbors, says Steve Palmisano (Henry’s Sports). You’ll have to sift through them to get the keepers. Minnows are the best bait. Salmon and trout are ...

Local trout streams The water level has dropped and continues to be clear. Bait fishermen should use small trout worms and salted minnows. Continue to concentrate on the holes. Fly guys should try ...

Madison Lake is producing crappies via minnows in 10 to 15 feet of water. Trolling crankbaits during the evening hours has produced walleyes at Madison and Lake Washington. Look for sunfish in eight ...

Sunfish are an easy catch in 10 to 12 feet at Madison Lake and Lake Washington. There’s some evening walleye action with crankbaits on Washington in 15 to 18 feet. The New Ulm area of the Minnesota ...

Shore fishing poor, boaters off the breakwalls have taken more perch on minnows fishing very deep. Brown trout along with a few steelhead are in harbors on nightcrawlers, minnows and spawn but action ...

Here is a quick update on ice fishing conditions around the state. While the warm up melted much of the snow making for easier travel on the inland lakes, caution still needs to be used as we lost ...

It’s always been the place to stop for dozens of nightcrawlers on the way up to Canada. Maybe your stop at Fisherman’s Corner in Pike Lake means shiner minnows, or a new rifle, or a chance to ogle ...