A drive through northern Wisconsin becomes an adventure. A family outing becomes a journey to another world. A regular ...

Sturgeon spearers on Lake Winnebago met the 90% trigger for the adult female harvest cap, meaning Feb. 23 is the last day to ...

The Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season is nearing its end as harvest caps are almost met and ice conditions deteriorate.

The fisherman initially thought his line was snagged on an underwater tree before realizing he had a massive fish. The angler and his friend struggled to pull the large fish through an 8-inch-wide ...

It was 15 degrees below zero when fishing guide Ryan Lorensen began drilling holes in a small lake located in the Indian River chain near Theresa. The ice was over a foot thick and buried beneath two ...

In June of 2025, longtime Wisconsin fishing guide Jeff Van Remortel caught and released a giant muskie in Green Bay that set a new state record. His 56-inch fish replaced a 53-incher and raised the ...

Fishing enthusiasts like Homer Glen resident Ted Koski say once you’ve caught a muskie there’s no turning back. “As far as the lure of catching muskie – no pun intended – it’s the size. They’re an ...

Sam Becker of Mokena, Ill., is a firefighter and paramedic by day. He also makes very good use of his time off work. An avid angler, the 25-year-old Becker has a special interest in fishing for the ...

Chris Monroe recently stopped by his local bait shop in Massena to pick up some shiner minnows labeled as “large pike bait.” They must’ve been some super shiners, because the fish Monroe caught with ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Get ready to cast a line as the Wisconsin DNR is hosting its annual winter free fishing weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, anyone both in and out of state can ...

MADISON, Wis. — Winter Free Fishing Weekend is back, offering excitement for winter fishing enthusiasts while also being budget-friendly. During Winter Free Fishing Weekend, residents and ...