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Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Jan 5, 2024

Love Those Winter Crappies

By Jerry Carlson
One of the best things about targeting deep basin fish is the ability to locate them with some ease.

Loud and Proud Ice Tactics for Stained or Dirty Water

By Dave Csanda
Just like fishing in open water, there are times when finesse is in order, and there are times to throw it out the window in favor of boisterous methods accentuating sound and vibration.

Bassin’ Through the Ice

By Steve Mattson
In the Midwest, walleyes and panfish get all the attention once the lakes freeze over. But, bass can provide a good alternative for those looking to have some fun with America’s most popular freshwater gamefish.
Fishing Humor
A Message From…
Lake County, Minnesota

Giant Bluegills on a Secluded Lake in Northern Minnesota

Roger Cormier targets bluegills on a very remote lake in Lake County, Minnesota.

Spoon-Fed Panfish Through the Ice

By Josh Hagemeister
Spoon-feeding crappies and bluegills can be the ticket to quick success!

Watch the Weather for Better Ice Fishing

By Bob Jensen
Blue skies might make for slower catching. Nevertheless, keep your bait where the fish are. They’ll bite.
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A Message From
Mercer, Wisconsin

It’s Wintertime in Mercer, Wisconsin

Mercer, Wisconsin is your wintertime fun destination. Ice fish, snowmobile, cross-country ski or just enjoy the quiet of the winter snow. Mercer’s 14,300 acre Turtle Flambeau Flowage and the 74,500 acres of public forestland are calling.
Winter River Fishing
Writer/photographer Len Harris captured these images of his friends fishing for winter trout in Wisconsin.