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Bruce Sederberg of Duluth holds the 46-inch lake trout he caught and released Jan. 18 on White Otter Lake near Atikokan, Ont. The fish has been certified by the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward as the catch-and-release world-record lake trout taken through the ice. (Photo by Bruce Sederberg)

Duluth man catches world-record lake trout

Bruce Sederberg had caught enough big lake trout that he knew he had something special on his line that January afternoon. He had caught 15- to 20-pounders on Ontario's White...

outdoors / fishing Sun, Mar 03, 2013 - 11:04am

Anglers should note several upcoming dates that impact angling, such as when ice houses must be removed from lakes and fishing license expiration. This angler on Fish Hook Lake is beginning the arduous task of shoveling out his fish house Thursday afternoon. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Dock Talk: Moving day is approaching soon

An important date to note is the time frame to remove ice fishing shelters. Dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off the ice of inland waters no later...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Mar 02, 2013 - 1:00pm

Colton Polman and Jake Wyttenback anxiously wait for another fish to bite. They had already caught several fish. (Anna Erickson / Enterprise)

Warm weather brings smiles at fishing tourney

The Osage Sportsman's Club hosted the the annual Dorothy Noeske Memorial Fishing Derby Sunday afternoon on the Straight Lake Mill Pond in Osage. This year the weather cooperated and anglers...

outdoors / fishing Wed, Feb 27, 2013 - 1:00pm

Anglers that can reach fishable water right now have experienced good success, though vehicle travel on the lakes is limited due to the influx of snow. (Jason Durham / For the Enterprise)

Dock Talk: Hail to the snowplow drivers

Oh, no snow! The thick blanket of insulating fluff has undoubtedly put a damper on the ice fishing season. From a proactive standpoint, let's consider the positives. First, snowmobile activity...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Feb 23, 2013 - 1:00pm

Governor's Fishing Opener hosts invited to showcase area's lakes

Volunteers for the 2013 Governor's Fishing Opener in Park Rapids are being recruited, on land and on sea. Saturday morning, May 11, a battalion of media members and dignitaries will...

news / entertainment / fishing Sat, Feb 23, 2013 - 1:00pm

Tom Mead brought this winning walleye to the weigh stand in the last minutes of a 2004 tournament. Fish experts say it is frozen because the tail doesn't curl even the slightest, which a fresh catch would. (Photo courtesy Alexandria Echo Press)

Area fisherman known for his magical wins

Tom Mead is known as the "Fishing Magician." According to media reports, he's run a fishing guide business out of Long Prairie, gives talks to public groups and won many...

outdoors / fishing Wed, Feb 20, 2013 - 1:00pm

Osage sportsmen to host annual fishing derby Sunday

The Osage Sportsman's Club will hold the annual Dorothy Noeske Memorial Fishing Derby from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 on the Straight Lake Mill Pond in Osage. "We're...

outdoors / fishing Wed, Feb 20, 2013 - 1:00pm

Deep water basin areas that are well known for producing crappies and bluegills also have great potential for big northern pike. Yet the remainder of the big fish season is short and culminates after February 24. (Jason Durham / For the Enterprise)

Dock Talk: Time is tight for landing big fish

The big game season for walleye, northern pike and bass is close to closure. After Feb. 24, intentionally attempting to catch any of those species will be off limits. Yet...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Feb 16, 2013 - 1:00pm

The 25th annual Dorothy Noeske Memorial Blue Gill and Crappie Fishing Derby is named after the the wife of the club's long-time former president, Melvin. Dorothy passed away in 2006.

Dorothy Noeske Tourney is Feb. 24 in Osage

The Osage Sportsmans Club will be holding its annual Dorothy Noeske Memorial Fishing Derby Sunday, Feb. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Straight Lake Mill Pond in Osage...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Feb 16, 2013 - 1:00pm

Support is needed for 2013 GFO

The 2013 Governor's Fishing Opener in Park Rapids is approaching faster than you might think. Currently, committee members are looking for four varying levels of support. First, the group has...

news / outdoors / fishing Wed, Feb 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Notice the difference in the head size of Northland Fishing Tackles 1/16th oz. tungsten Hard Rock Mooska (center) and Fire-Ball jig (right) compared to the lead based jig of the same weight on the left. (Jason Durham / For the Enterprise)

Dock Talk: Tungsten jigs gaining popularity

Over the past few years, the popularity of tungsten ice fishing jigs has increased dramatically. It's possible that you may have never heard the term "tungsten". I hadn't until just...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Feb 09, 2013 - 1:00pm

The 25th annual Dorothy Noeske Memorial Blue Gill and Crappie Fishing Derby is named after the the wife of the club's long-time former president, Melvin. Dorothy passed away in 2006.

Dorothy Noeske Tourney is Feb. 24 in Osage

The Osage Sportsmans Club will be holding its annual Dorothy Noeske Memorial Fishing Derby Sunday, Feb. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Straight Lake Mill Pond in Osage...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Feb 09, 2013 - 1:00pm

Julie Englund sells minnows on the ice Saturday. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Fishing tourney participants brave cold

Low temperatures, low turnout and an alleged cheating scandal marked the 2013 Park Rapids American Legion Community Fishing Contest. But organizers said they would persevere, prosecute if necessary and forge...

outdoors / fishing Wed, Feb 06, 2013 - 1:00pm

Cheating allegation mars tournament

An angler was accused of cheating Saturday afternoon at the Community Fishing Contest. "It's unfortunate," said tourney organizer Jerry Benham of the alleged cheating incident Saturday afternoon. The case has...

outdoors / fishing Wed, Feb 06, 2013 - 1:00pm

Byrl Johnson of Cannon Falls brings his northern up to the weigh station Saturday. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Anglers brave cold temps, colder wind chills Saturday

The weather was cold but the fishing was hot Saturday afternoon on Fish Hook Lake. Parades of anglers brought up their northerns, rock bass and perch to be weighed at...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Feb 02, 2013 - 3:12pm

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