I wasn't paying much attention as I cranked in the deep-diving lure. Suddenly, my rod lurched and line began ripping off the reel. It took a few seconds to stop the fish's run and several more to reel ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is turning to smartphones to help determine what kind of fish anglers are catching in Minnesota Lakes. For decades, DNR researchers have relied on ...

A giant musky statue outside a gas station greets visitors in Isle, Minn. just a few days before the 2013 fishing opener. When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota, our newsletters overdeliver.

Fishing enthusiasts now have a way to contribute to fisheries research in Minnesota and locate nearby lakes at the same time. iFish Forever, an add-on to a fishing app released earlier this month, ...

The bluegill was 7 inches long, was caught around 3:30 p.m. June 2, 2015, in Cascade Lake in Rochester, was released alive — and might be the most important fish caught in Minnesota. Well, that fish ...