When it comes to fishing in the early spring, trout are usually the main act, but it can also be a good time of year to target panfish species such as yellow perch, brown bullhead, black crappie, ...

The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. Tim Krohn, The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. May 13—MANKATO — Josh Walters targets walleye but also enjoys fishing for panfish and northern pike. When the owner of Walts ...

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Trout fishing is really picking up right now. Alpine lakes and creeks are in peak season, high elevation reservoirs like Horsethief and Cascade are producing, and even C.J. Strike is giving up some ...

What is a Slip Bobber Rig? A slip bobber rig requires a few key components to tie everything together, but the star of the show - and what gives this rig its name - is a float (bobber) that has a hole ...

It’s panfish season across Southwest Washington right now. With a summer sun warming the water, and the long days providing excellent insect production, the smallish but plentiful fish are feeding ...

CO (Conservation Officer) Patrick McGowan (Walker) worked Cass County lakes for angling and trapping activity. Some shore anglers are reporting success for crappies as most area lakes are becoming ice ...

Since everyone else is out chasing turkeys, let’s talk fishing. I know a lot of anglers are getting anxious. As soon as the weather warms up and stabilizes, it will be bluegill time. Whether you are ...

Mother's Day, traditionally reserved for house and yard visits, also serves as an unofficial start of fishing for panfish. Warming Western New York air and waters stirs both anglers and fish, ...

MANKATO — Josh Walters targets walleye but also enjoys fishing for panfish and northern pike. When the owner of Walts Bait and Tackle gets some time to fish, he often heads to some of the lakes that ...