The Great Lakes Aquarium is asking local anglers and community members to donate smelt to help feed its river otters after seasonal shortages made it difficult to secure enough of […]

The Great Lakes Aquarium is asking local anglers and community members to donate smelt to help feed its river otters after seasonal shortages made it difficult to secure enough of […]

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By Samantha Ku A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.

By Samantha Ku A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.

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Pennsylvania State Senator Dan Laughlin, a Republican from Erie, introduced a bill in the Pennsylvania Senate to increase the penalties for anglers who intentionally foul hook or snag a fish in […]

Pennsylvania State Senator Dan Laughlin, a Republican from Erie, introduced a bill in the Pennsylvania Senate to increase the penalties for anglers who intentionally foul hook or snag a fish in […]

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The 2026 sturgeon season on Black Lake in Michigan lasted all of 48 minutes before the annual quota – six – was reached. There were 653 anglers competing for them.

The post Conservation, research and community collaboration aid in successful 2026 Black Lake sturgeon season first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

The 2026 sturgeon season on Black Lake in Michigan lasted all of 48 minutes before the annual quota – six – was reached. There were 653 anglers competing for them.

The post Conservation, research and community collaboration aid in successful 2026 Black Lake sturgeon season first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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With frequent sub-freezing temperatures in Michigan this winter, it has been a great year for ice fishing. Stable ice conditions have allowed anglers the opportunity to get out on the […]

With frequent sub-freezing temperatures in Michigan this winter, it has been a great year for ice fishing. Stable ice conditions have allowed anglers the opportunity to get out on the […]

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The 2026 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Michigan’s Cheboygan County lasted only 48 minutes for 679 registered anglers — 31 minutes longer than last year. The harvest […]

The 2026 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Michigan’s Cheboygan County lasted only 48 minutes for 679 registered anglers — 31 minutes longer than last year. The harvest […]

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Arctic temperatures have anglers cutting holes in thick ice to go fishing, a welcome change after the warmer than usual winters in recent years. From ponds and lakes to the […]

Arctic temperatures have anglers cutting holes in thick ice to go fishing, a welcome change after the warmer than usual winters in recent years. From ponds and lakes to the […]

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host its free fishing this weekend on Saturday and Sunday,  allowing anglers to fish without needing a license. Read the full story by […]

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host its free fishing this weekend on Saturday and Sunday,  allowing anglers to fish without needing a license. Read the full story by […]

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With so much ice and wind in the Great Lakes region, most people would think twice before heading outside for very long. But for others, the conditions are perfect. Read […]

With so much ice and wind in the Great Lakes region, most people would think twice before heading outside for very long. But for others, the conditions are perfect. Read […]

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Earlier this week, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network announced an interactive mapping tool to help protect Michigan anglers looking to reel in a meal. Read the full story by […]

Earlier this week, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network announced an interactive mapping tool to help protect Michigan anglers looking to reel in a meal. Read the full story by […]

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The recent Fall Brawl and Walleye Slam fishing derbies usually attract more than 10,000 boat anglers to Lake Erie. But big northwesterly winds and 10-foot waves roiled the lake, and […]

The recent Fall Brawl and Walleye Slam fishing derbies usually attract more than 10,000 boat anglers to Lake Erie. But big northwesterly winds and 10-foot waves roiled the lake, and […]

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