St. Ignace: At the Carp and Pine rivers, walleye fishing pressure continued to slow down, but those targeting them reported catches. Walleye anglers floated leeches, cast small spinner baits or trolled nightcrawler harnesses. Ontonagon River: Fishing efforts were fair over the past week. ...

“I’ve got my beach bag full of all the necessary items for a day in the sun,” – John D. Loudermilk If I close my eyes, I can still see, hear and feel them all there, whoever they were – the people lining the sandy shore, sitting on brightly colored blankets and towels, party coolers ...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding Michiganders to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly.   “Spotted lanternfly is a persistent nuisance in outdoor spaces,” said MDARD Director Tim Boring. “By staying informed and reporting ...

St. Ignace: At the Carp and Pine Rivers, shore anglers floated leeches for walleye and perch. Boat anglers targeting walleye on the Pine River either floated leeches or trolled nightcrawler harnesses. Ontonagon River: Recent rain showers left the river water very dirty. Fishing efforts were ...

(BEGIN ITALICS) “What’s the matter with me? I don’t have much to say. Daylight sneaking through the window and I’m still in this all-night café,” — Bob Dylan (END ITALICS) I once read that the relationship between Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash was such that they could stand in a ...

This week’s fishing tip Summer lures — Use lighter line and smaller, natural-colored lures during summer. Fish can be more cautious in clear, warm water, so subtle presentations often work best. Here is the statewide fishing report: Upper Peninsula Marquette — There was a very ...