Tweet21-inch fish breaks catch-and-release record set in 2016 Gaylon Newbold Congratulation to Gaylon Newbold of McCammon for landing a new catch/release state record Bonneville whitefish. Newbold caught the impressive 21-inch whitefish while jigging on Dec.10, beating the previous record held … Continue reading →
Tweet Recreational netting for whitefish and cisco, also referred to as tullibee, is open this fall on designated lakes. Whitefish and cisco sport netting is open to Minnesota residents only. About 700 Minnesotans participate each year. Whitefish netting schedules are … Continue reading →
Tweet Ethan Rasset, with new state record golden redhorse. Anglers have set new Minnesota state records for whitefish and golden redhorse. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified a record 13 pound, 9 ounce whitefish caught by an Oklahoma angler … Continue reading →
TweetRecreational netting for whitefish and cisco, also referred to as tullibee, will be open this fall on designated lakes that are less susceptible to sudden temperature changes. Whitefish and cisco sport netting is open to Minnesota residents only. About 700 … Continue reading →
TweetAnglers and waters There are about 1.4 million licensed anglers in Minnesota. About 500,000 people are expected to fish on Minnesota’s opening day of the walleye and northern pike season, Saturday, May 12. Minnesota has 11,842 lakes, 4,500 of which … Continue reading →
TweetAction: The sport clam and oyster seasons will be reduced at three public beaches and closed at a fourth beach, based on results from population, harvest and effort assessments. Effective Dates: Feb. 1, 2018, until further notice. Species affected: All clams and … Continue reading →
TweetRecreational netting for whitefish-tullibee opens on Friday, Oct. 14, on designated lakes that are less susceptible to sudden changes that impact water temperature. About 700 people obtain permits to net for whitefish-tullibee each year. The DNR bases netting schedules on … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Closure of steelhead and whitefish fishing on the upper Columbia River including the Wenatchee, Entiat, Methow, Okanogan, and Similkameen rivers. Species affected: Steelhead and whitefish. Effective dates: One hour after official sunset on March 31, 2015. Locations: Mainstem … Continue reading →
Tweet Rule changes for steelhead and whitefish fisheries. Rule change for definition of the mouth of the Tucannon River. Closes fishing effective March 1, 2015. Effective date: Jan. 19 through Feb. 28, 2015; closed March 1, 2015. Species affected: Hatchery … Continue reading →
Tweet Recreational netting for whitefish and tullibee opens Friday, Oct. 10, on designated lakes in northern Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Lakes known as Schedule II lakes are open to recreational netting as follows: Schedule II A … Continue reading →
TweetACTIONS: Open the Columbia, Wenatchee, and Icicle Rivers on February 13, 2014 to fishing for steelhead. In addition, the Wenatchee River will open on February 13, 2014 to fishing for whitefish. SPECIES AFFECTED: Steelhead and whitefish. FISHING AREA LOCATIONS AND … Continue reading →
TweetGREEN BAY – With the deep freeze thawing this weekend, ice fishing pressure for lake whitefish is expected to pick up again as anglers enjoy a resurgent fishery made possible in part by cleanups that have improved water quality and … Continue reading →
TweetTemperatures are warming, birds are singing and soon spring chinook salmon will be moving into the lower Columbia River in large numbers. Spring is still a ways off, but February offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Pre-season … Continue reading →
TweetMany anglers flock to Saginaw Bay in the winter to target walleye and experience an added perk – the possibility of catching lake whitefish! To target walleye, many anglers jig with spoons of various colors. You may want to tip … Continue reading →
TweetAlthough extremely important to Great Lakes commercial fishers, lake whitefish are becoming more and more popular with recreational anglers throughout Michigan. But you really have to know how to catch this delicious species! The lake whitefish has a small, exceedingly … Continue reading →
TweetRecreational netting for whitefish-tullibee opens Friday, Oct. 11, on designated lakes that are less susceptible to sudden changes that impact water temperature, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These lakes, known as Schedule II lakes, offer recreational … Continue reading →
TweetActions: Open the Wenatchee and Icicle rivers on Feb. 8 to fishing for steelhead. In addition, the Wenatchee River will open Feb. 8 to fishing for whitefish. Species affected: Steelhead and whitefish. Fishing area locations and effective dates: Areas that … Continue reading →
TweetAlways popular with commercial anglers, lake whitefish have become increasingly popular for recreational anglers throughout Michigan as well. Several Great Lakes piers offer prime spots to target them in late fall, including Tawas on Lake Huron! The whitefish fishing at … Continue reading →
TweetRecreational netting for whitefish-tullibee opens Friday, Oct. 12, on designated lakes that are less susceptible to sudden changes that impact water temperature, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These lakes, known as Schedule II lakes, offer recreational … Continue reading →
