The Midwest falls right in the middle of the most scenic and productive fishing spots for any state in the US. The state has plenty of lakes, rivers and reservoirs in which anglers of all skill levels ...

As hunting seasons open in October, a lot of crappie fishermen celebrate. Not because they can pick up a bow or shotgun. They’re happy the competition diminishes on the reservoirs for the best brush ...

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Fall is a special time to go fishing in the Midwest as most species, like this walleye caught by Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods, are aggressively feeding in preparation for winter. Submitted photo ...

Cool mornings followed by Indian summer afternoons mark the arrival of my favorite time of year to fish. Even though there are competing interests with a plethora of hunting opportunities, fishing in ...

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While fishing for many species is just warming up, crappies offer a chance for early-season fun from Kentucky to Minnesota. Early spring is a peak time to get them while they're schooled on structure ...

A good day or two on the water yet is the goal of diehard anglers during this time frame, and the pattern just described can ...

A little more than a year ago, Nathan “Shags” McLeod and I fished winter crappie with Kris Nelson for the first time on Pomme de Terre Lake. That trip spoiled us. In just under an hour, all three of ...

As hunting seasons open in October, a lot of crappie fishermen celebrate. Not because they can pick up a bow or shotgun. They’re happy the competition diminishes on the reservoirs for the best brush ...

Fall is a special time to go fishing in the Midwest as most species, like this walleye caught by Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods, are aggressively feeding in preparation for winter. Submitted photo ...