Roy Heilman Special to The Free Press Feb 15, 2026 Feb 15, 2026 In this chapter of comprehensive aquatic ecosystem management, Minnesota DNR is moving toward establishing harvest limits for native ...
Casting along a drop-off on the St. Croix River, I felt some sharp tugs. I thought this might be rocks or clams. But then the ...
RACINE - Bolstered by recent rains, on April 13 the Root River rolled past like a liquid highway of slightly diluted chocolate milk. The conditions didn't please the dozen steelhead anglers assembled ...
Researchers are harnessing the help of Minnesota anglers to gather data on native rough fish populations while educating the ...
Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources wants the public’s opinion on a proposed rule that seeks to protect native rough fish. “The goal is to elevate the status of native rough fish in the state, ...
Carp, gar, bowfin, drum and a few other species are considered rough fish. Don’t mistake these species as “trash fish,” as some mistakenly do. These fish are fun to catch on a rod and reel, and offer ...
BELLEVUE, Iowa (AP) - Kenny and Cody Nachtman peered through their polarized sunglasses and spotted a carp to the right of the stripped-down pontoon boat near a tiny island on the Mississippi River.