2009-10-03_StCroixRiver
After the past weekends fishing adventures I thought I would bring it to the attention that after at least 28 seasons on the water I have added three new species to my list this season. This last one being one of the most triumphant. Being a mystical fish the Lake Sturgeon has been a target [...]
Angling for our Native Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon are classified as rare species by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Lake Sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens, are of special concern to the MDNR however not to the federal level. Nationally these fish are caught in the northern states. Traditionally this species was a food base for Native Americans living in the river woodlands. [...]
2009-06-05_StCroixRiver
We had planned to fish Mille Lacs today however the forecast appeared to be undesireable for the day trip north fishing a lake of that size. We instead opted for the St. Croix as we knew it was going to rain all day. Dad arrived at Jim’s house at 8am. he had news [...]
2009-05-03_StCroixRiver
The St. Croix border water Walleye opener happens a week before the rest of the state opens for the species. Dad and I had the itch to get on some Walleye. Even though I can fish Walleye year round on the Mississippi River in Winona we decided that a metro area angling day would suit [...]