Minnesotans took to waters across the state for what was a sunny, windy and, often, slow start to the 2026 fishing season.

With warm air but cold lakes, Minnesota's fishing weekend brings excitement and hidden risks. Keep safety in mind to enjoy ...

Chilly start statewide: Opening day saw clear skies but strong winds and colder-than-normal water temperatures, which slowed fishing activity on many lakes. Adapting to conditions: Anglers sought ...

When water temperatures get too hot, fish can become stressed or even die. In rivers, Atlantic salmon and other cold-water species sometimes escape the heat by flocking to cooler areas, which often ...

While learning about the winter habits of bass and crappie, I had to ask Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries Division biologists about two other major freshwater fisheries, catfish ...

Ocean fronts do not attract fish as previously believed and act as barriers that separate species based on temperature ...