While fishing in Minnesota usually requires a license, on these special days you can fish “for free” – AKA without a fishing license! Minnesota is a top fishing destination, and for good reason!

Loon entangled in fishing line rescued in northern Minnesota 00:16 GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Biologists took a midnight cruise on a northern Minnesota lake to help a loon in distress.

Now, past mid-April, Downing isn’t as sure all lakes will be ice-free by May 13, but he’s sticking with his prediction of mostly open water for the Minnesota opener.

But there's one lake you won't find on any map, Lake Agassiz. This gigantic glacial lake, which covered parts of Canada, North Dakota, and Northwestern Minnesota, drained away thousands of years ago.

Lakes should be all or mostly ice-free by Minnesota Fishing Opener A trophy-sized walleye is released in October 2022. Again this year, Minnesota moms can fish for free during the Take a Mom ...

MINNESOTA (Valley News Live) - The Minnesota fishing opener is one month away, but ice still covers the water on majority of lakes across the state.

CONCORD — New Hampshire's anglers can now access more than 130 lake depth maps at New Hampshire Fish and Game's Web site at www.wildlife.state.nh.us. The maps were developed by Fish and Game ...

Indianapolis - Indiana residents who've always wondered what lies beneath their favorite lake can now get an online glimpse of those hidden depths. The state Department of Natural Resources' website ...

Rescuers rushed to a frigid Minnesota lake Monday to save almost 200 fishermen stranded on a detached chunk of ice, according to Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.

"We are working with other first responders to get an estimated 100+ people fishing off a large ice chunk that has broken free on Upper Red Lake. If you are on the ice and need to evacuate, head ...