The DNR says Anglers must stay within 200 feet of their tip-ups and cannot leave them unattended. The rule also clarifies ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has changed the rule surrounding ice anglers’ use of automatic hook-setting ...

There's ice, but it's skinny and very limited. Here's a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Nov. 19, 2025.

With the weather heating up for Mother's Day weekend, it could be a mother of a fishing opener out on the lakes of Minnesota. Half a million anglers are expected to hit the water and with ...

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian ...

Two boys out ice fishing in a Otter Sled on Straight Lake in Osage, Minnesota had to be rescued after falling through the ice ...

CO Sean Cannon (Cook) reports that most anglers are struggling to find many fish willing to bite. He expects that trend will continue with the mayfly hatch. Violations encountered included fishing ...

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) monitored area lakes and reports fishing was very slow with little observed being caught. He also checked public access sites and forest roads. CO Sean Cannon (Cook) reports ...

One of Minnesota's most anticipated weekends of the year is just days away now – the fishing opener. At least 221,288 people had purchased a fishing license two weeks prior to Saturday's fishing ...

Three area youth were recently presented with Minnesota Lifetime Fishing Licenses after being nominated by volunteer guides ...

The boys had been floating on an Otter sled used to haul ice fishing equipment before they fell into the lake.