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    Photos: Thousands of Northern pike minnows released into Silver Lake in Manitowoc

    6,800 Northern pike minnows were planted in Silver Lake at Silver Lake Park in Manitowoc on Friday.

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    Blogger Len Harris takes a friend trout fishing

    Blogger Len Harris enjoyed a day of trout fishing with Dan Braun.

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  3. Kevin Naze column: Bass, walleye fishing is hot in county

    Door County's reputation as a trophy fishing hot spot got cranked up a notch last weekend during a record-setting Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament.

    • May 25, 2013
  4. D.C. Everest Junior High School students Michelle Vang, left, Katrina Yang, Linda Yang, and science teacher Meg Peterson, haul out their canoe Friday afternoon from Wisconsin River during a fishing event in Rothschild. T'xer Zhon Kha/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com

    D.C. Everest fishing team hosts event for disabled residents (with video)

    About 100 people erupted in cheers when James Schramm caught the first fish of the day just 30 minutes into an outdoor fishing event hosted Friday by the D.C. Everest fishing team.

    • May 24, 2013

  5. Blogger Joel DeBoer previews the Northern Zone musky season

    The Northern Zone musky season in Wisconsin, a veritable holiday to esox hunters statewide, will open Saturday. With fishable populations of muskies found in 667 lakes and 100 rivers throughout 48 Wisconsin counties, anglers have plenty of options. As the final hooks are sharpened and leaders re-tied, the only question remaining now is, “Where do I go?!”

    • May 23, 2013

  6. Gary Engberg enjoys springtime in Wisconsin

    This spring, I’ve talked about the roller-coaster ride that we’ve been on with fronts and cold weather coming through every week. This weekend, I planned to stay close to my Wisconsin River Valley home and catch up on the many things that I must do every spring like mow the lawn, trim trees, pull weeds, stack firewood, clean hummingbird and oriole feeders, repair a deck, and many more 'jobs and projects' that a rural homeowner must complete.

    • May 23, 2013

  7. Kevin Naze column: No licenses needed to fish next weekend

    If you haven't wet a line in some time or will be hosting out-of-state guests June 1-2, you may want to know that no fishing licenses or stamps will be needed because it will be Wisconsin's annual Free Fishing Weekend.

    • May 23, 2013
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    The DNR has documented successful natural reproduction through the capture of 10 larval sturgeon on May 21, 2013 among the sturgeon population restored on the upper Wolf River. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Evidence of sturgeon natural reproduction observed at Keshena Falls

    For the first time in more than a century, there is evidence that sturgeon are naturally-reproducing at Keshena Falls.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Blogger Todd Wendorf finds the summer bass bite slow

    With lake temps still in the mid to upper 50's on most lakes the largemouth bass bite has been slowed as females have not yet begun to bed in many lakes in south central Wisconsin. I've been able to pick up a few decent fish and have had some friends catch them while fishing muskies but most of the bigger fish being caught are out in 4-10' of water.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Blogger Len Harris continues pursuit of monster pike

    Blogger Len Harris made another trip to Gays Mills with hopes of finding the big, elusive Northern he's been after.

    • May 23, 2013
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    DNR Secretary pleased with Wisconsin Walleye Initiative

    In response to Gov. Scott Walker’s announcement today unveiling the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, making available significant funding for use by state, tribal, and private fish hatcheries to produce additional walleye for Wisconsin’s lakes, Department of Natural Resources Sec. Cathy Stepp has issued the following statement:

    • May 23, 2013

  12. State raises bag limits for walleye spearfishing

    Wildlife officials increased daily walleye bag limits for anglers on Thursday as Wisconsin Chippewa spearfishing winds down.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Wisconsin commission allows tribe to keep grant

    The vice chairman of the state Building Commission has decided to let a Wisconsin Chippewa tribe keep a $250,000 grant to help build a cultural center.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Video: Pro angler previews AIM event in Oconto

    Bill Shimota is excited to be among those fishing the upcoming AIM walleye tournament out of Oconto on the Bay of Green Bay on July 18-20, 2013.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Oconto’s Breakwater Park lures Cabela’s Masters’ Walleye Circuit fisherman

    Oconto will play host to Cabela’s Masters’ Walleye Circuit fishing tournament on May 30 through June 1 at Breakwater Park, 1301 Harbor Dr., Oconto. Local businesses are preparing for the arrival of over 200 anglers in the upcoming weeks as they perform their pre-fishing on the waters of Green Bay in preparation for the tournament.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Anglers share their fishing photos

    Anglers around Wisconsin are sharing photos of their fish with Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com.

    • May 22, 2013
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    Northern zone musky season opens May 25

    The northern zone musky season opens May 25 and, despite a late start, the fish are likely to be done spawning in most waters and ready to feed, state fisheries experts say.

    • May 22, 2013
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    Governor Scott Walker announces Wisconsin Walleye Initiative

    Governor Scott Walker announced the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative today. The initiative, developed by the Department of Natural Resources, will dramatically increase the number of walleyes in Wisconsin by expanding production at state, private, and tribal fish hatcheries.

    • May 22, 2013
  19. Cassie Schweik with a couple of nice crappies. Photo by Phil Schweik of Hooksetters Guide Service

    Blogger Phil Schweik shares his weekly outdoor report

    The lilacs are blooming and the crappies are biting. It is that time of the year again when the crappies have moved up to the shallows to begin their spawning ritual. Most fish will be suspended around shoreline timber and brush but a few will be located along side shallow stumps.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
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    Darrell Greenwood and Steve Anderson won the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament with a record two-day total of 67.13 pounds. Tina M. Gohr/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com

    Missouri anglers win bass tournament

    A controversial fishing rig that first splashed onto the national scene in fall of 2012 helped a pair of southwest Missouri anglers win the 23rd annual Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament last weekend.

    • May 19, 2013
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    DNR video: Free clinics a great way to discover fishing

    The Wisconsin Deparment of Natural Resources shares a new video on free fishing clinics in Wisconsin via their YouTube page.

    • May 22, 2013

  22. Fishermen over 50 asked to take survey

    Older men consume more sport-caught fish than other age groups according to studies by the Department of Health Services (DHS), and they could have higher levels of mercury or other contaminants commonly found in fish if they don't follow fish advisory in

    • May 21, 2013
  23. Silver Lake angler Tim Schneider made history Friday by landing the first 8-plus-pound smallmouth bass in the 23-year history of the Sturgeon Bay Open. The 8.45-pounder was little more than a half-pound shy of the 63-year-old state record of 9 pounds, 1 ounce caught from Indian Lake, Oneida County in June of 1950. Submitted

    Kevin Naze shares his weekly outdoors almanac

    Green Bay's Ted Boehm and Jesse Van Laanen weighed 62.24 pounds of smallmouths to place second in the 23rd annual Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament last weekend.

    • May 22, 2013
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    Green Bay to host the 2014 Cabela’s NTC Tournament

    Green Bay will host the Cabela’s National Team Championship tournament in the spring of 2014.

    • May 23, 2013

  25. Blogger Joel DeBoer shares boat maintenance tips

    The arrival of summer means finally hooking up the boat and heading to the lake for many. While unbridled freedom can be found skipping over the waves on a hot sunny day, it can be incredibly frustrating to have an on-the-water excursion cut short due to motor or trailer issues.

    • Apr. 24, 2013
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    What makes Boulder Junction the Musky Capital of the World?

    As musky season opens in northern Wisconsin this weekend, anglers across the Midwest are poring over maps and guides to find the best musky fishing spot in the state.

    • May 21, 2013
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    Study: Less Lake Superior habitat for big trout

    New research indicates that Lake Superior's warming water is probably already affecting its most abundant big fish: the cold water-loving siscowet lake trout.

    • May 21, 2013
  28. Warden Barry Fetting with Mathew Schillinger of Stratford with the record Buffalo Carp. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    DNR wardens answer frequently asked questions

    I saw the picture of the Buffalo Carp the other day on Twitter. I saw it was some kind of record. What was the record? How was that big fish?

    • May 21, 2013
  29. Chad Shudy with a nice spring musky on 8 pound test line. Photo by Phil Schweik of Hooksetters Guide Service

    Blogger Phil Schweik shares his weekly outdoor report

    Water temperatures are now in the upper 50 to lower 60 degree range and the walleyes have finished spawning. The crappies are up shallow and on the beds, and the bass are staged to begin their spring ritual.

    • Apr. 19, 2013

  30. Read fishing reports from around Wisconsin

    Need help landing that big catch? Read fishing reports from around Wisconsin.

    • May 20, 2013
  31. Members of the Wisconsin League of Musky Anglers wait for muskies to be tagged before releasing them into the Wisconsin River on May 15.The event was the first stocking for the group, which was founded around five years ago. Nathan Vine/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com

    Group helps DNR track muskies in the Wisconsin River (with video)

    Jeff Martin says musky fishing in central Wisconsin is more a passion than a hobby for him and his friends.

    • May 20, 2013

  32. Listen to the newest episode of Gary Engberg's Outdoor Horizons Radio

    Blogger Gary Engberg hosts a radio show each weekend. The interview this week is with Keith Kavajecz, one of the walleye world's top anglers and money winner, local guide and promoter Ron Barefield and trout expert, Len Harris.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Hodag Bassmasters complete first tourney of 2013

    Rebecca Joki of Examiner.com reports on Bob Kerchefski's win at the Hodag Bassmasters this weekend.

    • May 20, 2013

  34. Fishing report for southeast Wisconsin for May 20, 2013

    Now that warm weather has set in and looks like it is going to stay the fishing will be awesome in southeastern Wisconsin in the coming weeks.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
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    Eagle River fishing report for May 20, 2013

    Northern, perch, crappies and bluegills all providing good action, with walleye fair to good. All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.

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    Central Wisconsin fishing report for May 20, 2013

    Walleye, crappies and smallmouth bass providing very active action; all in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin¹s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau).

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    Darrell Greenwood of Joplin, Mo., and Steve Anderson of Carthridge, Mo., won the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, with a record two-day total of 67.13 pounds. Nearly 5 pounds behind were runnersup Ted Boehm and Jesse VanLaanen of Green Bay with 62.24. Tina M. Gohr/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com

    Video: Bass tournament champs net record catch

    Missouri fishermen Darrell Greenwood and Steve Anderson bested a field of 200 two-person teams to win the 23rd annual Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament on Saturday. They set a two-day record of 67.13 pounds, nearly 5 pounds better than Green Bay's Ted Boehm and Jesse VanLaanen, whose catch totaled 62.24.

    • May 19, 2013

  38. Free fun in store for weekend of June 1-2

    Free fun is on tap June 1 and 2 for everyone in Wisconsin’s great outdoors.

    • May 17, 2013
  39. From left: Joel DeBoer and Josh Huber hold up a crappie while Joe Szarkowitz looks on at a Kronenwetter house as they prepare for their fishing trip on Saturday afternoon. The fish was caught early Saturday morning. T'xer Zhon Kha/For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com

    Hunting and fishing trips help wounded veterans recover physically, emotionally

    Matt Tennessen was nearly killed in Afghanistan on Easter Sunday in 2008.

    • May 18, 2013
  40. This 8.45-pound smallmouth bass is by far the biggest ever caught in the 23-year history of the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament and may, in fact, be the heaviest Wisconsin smallmouth caught since the state record (9-pound, 1-ounce) was hooked in Oneida County 63 years ago. Photo by Jenny Heim

    Kevin Naze outdoors column: Record-setting day at SB Open

    What could be the heaviest smallmouth bass caught in nearly 63 years in Wisconsin was reeled in by a team from Illinois Friday, opening day of the 23rd annual Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament.

    • May 17, 2013
  41. Jake Van Camp holds up a white bass taken on a cold morning last weekend on the Wolf River. It's possible to catch these fish by the hundreds during the spring run. Submitted

    Jake Van Camp column: Pair of anglers discover lure of the Wolf's white bass

    Every outdoorsman in Wisconsin knows that when the early months of spring roll around, walleyes are the premier fish fishermen target.

    • May 18, 2013
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    In this contributed photo from 2009, dead fish float in the water of the Big Eau Pleine reservoir. A massive fish kill that winter wiped out many of the fish that had populated the reservoir in southwestern Marathon County. File photo

    Eau Pleine fish kill not as bad as predicted

    Low oxygen levels caused a 'significant' die-off of walleyes in the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir this spring, but the fish kill was not as bad as originally predicted, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

    • May 17, 2013

  43. Kid's Fishing Day set for June 1 in New London

    There are still spots available for the June 1 Kid's Fishing Day at Riverside Boat Launch in New London. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and is sponsored by Walleye's for Tomorrow.

    • May 16, 2013
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    Rebuilt aeration system on Big Eau Pleine prevents larger fish kill

    A fishkill on the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir earlier this spring reduced walleye numbers significantly but was not as severe as expected given extremely low oxygen levels at the time, a recent survey of the reservoir’s fish populations shows.

    • May 17, 2013
  45. Blogger Corey Clark and his yellow lab, Duke. Submitted by Corey Clark

    Blogger Corey Clark shares safety tips for taking your dog fishing

    Hello, once again, fellow outdoors enthusiasts. As some of you may already know one of my favorite things to do is be out on the water with my best buddy, Duke, my yellow lab. We spend a great deal of time on the hard and open water together and boy do we have a blast. But there are a few things to keep in mind as the weather warms up, and the sun beats down on us.

    • May 16, 2013

  46. Video round-up: Turkey hunting and spring fishing

    In a new installment in her series, WAOW.com's Lauren Magiera tries her hand at fishing on the Wisconsin River.

    • May 16, 2013
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