Take a Mom Fishing Weekend (May 10-11, 2025): Minnesota resident moms can fish without a license during Mother’s Day weekend. Take a Kid Fishing Weekend (June 6-8, 2025): Minnesota residents […]
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Fishing news from around the Great Lakes.
Wisconsin 2025 Fish For Free Weekends
Free Fishing Weekends in Wisconsin are always held the third full weekend in January and the first full weekend in June. This years dates will be Jan. 18-19, 2025 and […]
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Indiana 2025 Free Fishing Days
Indiana’s 2025 free fishing days will take place on May 4, June 7-8, and Sept. 27, 2025. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or […]
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Illinois 2025 Free Fishing Days
The annual Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration is slated for June 5–8, 2015. During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon […]
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Pennsylvania 2025 Fish For Free Days
Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also NOT required). All […]
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New York 2025 Free Fishing Days
Free Fishing Days will take place on: Feb. 15-16 (Presidents’ Day Weekend), June 28-29, Sept. 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). During these days, the […]
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Michigan 2025 Free Fishing Weekends
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premier outdoor activities, Michigan fishing, for FREE! Free Fishing Weekend dates for 2025 are Feb. 15-16 and […]
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Ohio 2025 Fish For Free Days
On June 14 and 15, 2025, all Ohio residents are invited to experience Ohio’s fantastic public fishing opportunities without purchasing a license. All size and daily limits apply during these […]
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Great Lakes Water Levels Threaten Record Highs (UPDATED)
From the US CORPS OF ENGINEERS: The predicted January 22nd water levels of Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, and St. Clair are 2 to 4 inches below what they were a month ago, […]
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Lake Erie Fall Brawl Begins
On October 16th Lake Erie’s most popular walleye fishing tournament began. For the next 7 weeks anglers will brave Lake Erie’s tough fall weather and look for that 1 fish […]
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Lake Erie’s Perch Make An Appearance Then Go Back Into Hiding
After years of difficult fishing, Lake Erie’s Yellow Perch have shown up once again, briefly. Lake Erie’s Western Basin off Port Clinton produced 30 fish limits per angler for few […]
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Great Lake Water Temperature Pushing Record Highs
The recent heat wave that has been smoking the Great Lakes region has been spiking water temperatures. Lake Ontario and Lake Erie are already beyond their record high temperatures. The […]
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COVID-19 Maintaining Social Distance & Fishing
Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan made some rather extreme adjustments to their fishing and boating regulations this week trying to limit fishermen interaction and social distancing amid the COVID-19 […]
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Caronavirus Impacts Great Lake’s Charters and Tourism
The spreading of fear and uncertainty of the COVID-19 Virus has been impactful. Many communities throughout the Great Lakes Region are dealing with the virus and its aftermath. Forced shutdowns, […]
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Custom Painting TAKE-OVER
Great Lakes Fishermen are enjoying the renaissance of color when it comes to their favorite fishing lures. While custom painting has been ongoing for many years, the artistry and creativity […]
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