Thousands of lake trout find home on Beaver Island reef

ELMIRA — After more than a year of pampering and a 200-mile journey by truck and boat, thousands of young lake trout were set free at a Lake Michigan reef last week.

Winni Derby a big hit, mostly

The derby, presented by the Lakes Region Inland Fishing Association and the Laconia Rotary Club and held at Lake Winnipesauke, awards cash prizes daily for the largest landlocked salmon and trout caught.

A craving for lake trout on this day makes for good eating

Orv Lundbohm was pumped. Just minutes after motoring into a remote Ontario lake — clear, cold, deep and chockfull of feisty lake trout — Lundbohm landed a 5-pound laker while trolling the pine-studded rocky shoreline.

Lake Stevens Kokanee Derby set for Saturday

Time is running out to pick up a $20 ticket for Saturday's third annual Lake Stevens Kokanee Derby. Last year's event drew about 250 entrants and another 50 or 60 kids, according to Greg Rockenbach at Greg's Custom Rods in Lake Stevens.

Outdoor adventures: Trout fishing booms in northern Minnesota with rare ice-out

NORTHWEST ONTARIO – Orv Lundbohm was pumped. Minutes after motoring into a remote Ontario lake – clear, cold and full of lake trout – Lundbohm landed a 5-pounder while trolling the pine-studded shoreline.