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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.

UPDATED: Dorothy Noeske Memorial tourney activities will be at community center in case of inclement weather

The annual Dorothy Noeske Memorial Bluegill & Crappie Fishing Derby is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 on Straight Lake in Osage. With reports of heavy snowfall Sunday, event...

outdoors / fishing Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - 9:54am

Blake Buck and Kellie O'Leary are shown after she catches a big engagement ring with her ice fishing line. Special to The Forum

Fishing for a 'yes': Scuba diver helps Wahpeton man pull off proposal

OTTERTAIL, Minn. - Some men get down on one knee. Others have proposed at football games on Live TV. Then there is Blake Buck, who recently reeled in a fiancé...

outdoors / fishing Fri, Feb 17, 2012 - 6:36am

Matt Breuer hoists an eelpout to display the unique body style of Minnesota's (arguably) ugliest fish. Anglers attending next weekend's International Eelpout Festival in Walker will welcome a fish of such magnificence. (Submitted photo)

Do the eelpout shuffle next weekend

The 33rd annual International Eelpout Festival is set to take place beginning at Noon on Friday, Feb. 17 and concluding at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Approximately 10,000 people...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Feb 11, 2012 - 1:08pm

Anglers were treated to a beautiful day on the ice. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Anglers enjoy sun, warm temps at 14th annual fishing derby

More than 1,700 anglers converged on Fish Hook Lake Saturday for an afternoon of suntans and sunfish. The 14th annual Park Rapids American Legion Community Fishing Contest yielded 483 weighed...

outdoors / local / fishing Wed, Feb 08, 2012 - 1:00pm

Aaron Pappas holds an obviously well-fed northern pike he caught and released on a Park Rapids area lake last weekend. The bait that lured this big fish was something you're more likely to see at a baseball game than in a bait shop. (Jason Durham / For the Enterprise)

Hold the chili: unique bait works

Over the years, anglers gain information through experience and from other fisher-folk who aid in becoming more successful on the water. Experience through trial and error is great, but it...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Feb 04, 2012 - 12:57pm

DNR seizes 234 fish at Lake of the Woods

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeing a jump in fishing violations on Lake of the Woods this winter. The DNR recently seized 234 walleyes and sauger for various...

outdoors / fishing Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - 7:21am

Ice fishing requires much smaller versions of rods, reels, fishing line and tackle. These two jigs on the left are just the right size for panfish, while the jigging spoon can lure in perch, walleye, bass and northern pike. (Jason Durham / For the Enterprise)

Downsize for better success on ice

During the ice fishing season, talking about success is common. However, some anglers rarely get to speak of their prosperity. Fishing is partially about gaining knowledge and minimizing the variables...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Jan 28, 2012 - 1:00pm

A small community of portable ice shelters popped up on Menahga's Spirit Lake Saturday afternoon as dozens of anglers braved sub-zero windchills and gasped at the cold. They were rewarded with prizes galore, including cash, frozen turkeys and small fish scales handed out on the ice. The event is sponsored by the Menahga Civic & Commerce Association. Top prize was a 2011 Ice Castle fish house. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Clamshells sprout on Spirit Lake

outdoors / fishing Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 1:00pm

Anglers need to plan carefully to stay warm outdoors in sub-zero conditions. Insulated ice suits and portable shelters help, but other factors are also important to consider. (Jason Durham / Enterprise)

Staying warm requires planning

Staying warm during the cold snaps of winter is always a challenge. Most people have to make accommodations for themselves to ensure hands, feet, ears, and everything else in between...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - 1:00pm

Chuck and Dennis Venzke, of Wadena, pulled their ice fishing house off of Buchanan Lake near Ottertail on Wednesday morning. Looking across the lake at that time, at least one other fish house was sunken halfway through the ice, and many others had purportedly already gone under.

Anglers hurry to get fish houses off thin ice in Otter Tail County

Fish houses are dropping like flies through bad ice on area lakes. Chris Vinten, the Conservation Officer for the Perham area, said at least 20 sunken ice fishing houses had...

outdoors / fishing Tue, Jan 03, 2012 - 7:35am

Have a resolution yet? Try these

New Year's is a time for reflection on the past and anticipation for what the future holds. New Years is a new beginning, a time for change and of course,...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Dec 31, 2011 - 1:00pm

Becker County sheriff issues ice warning Tuesday after fish houses start sinking

Deteriorating ice conditions on Little Detroit Lake caused the Becker County Sheriff's Department to issue an ice warning on Tuesday. Sheriff Tim Gordon said two fish houses were sinking and...

outdoors / fishing Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - 8:52am

The Park Rapids Enterprise wishes everyone "Happy Holidays" and a Happy New Year. May your sunsets be gorgeous and your lines tight over the holiday season. (Jason Durham / For the Enterprise)

T'was the night before ice fishing

For you fishing folks, a little (altered) holiday tale. T'was the night before Christmas and all through the fish-house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mousie (mousies look...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Dec 24, 2011 - 1:21pm

Park Rapids American Legion Community Fishing Contest organizers are hoping for colder weather to form a good layer of ice by February. Last year's contest was a bit slushy. (Sarah Smith / Enterprise)

Fishing derby raffle tickets on sale

Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer? Tickets are available for the 14th annual Park Rapids American Legion Community Fishing Contest. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4 on...

outdoors / fishing Wed, Dec 21, 2011 - 1:00pm

A lack of snowfall has allowed the ice to form quickly, but anglers should use caution while traversing the slick surface. Ice cleats are a good safety tool to own and utilize for the current conditions. (Jason Durham / For the Enterprise)

Use calculated caution on icy lake conditions

A lack of snowfall presents several negatives for residents. However, let's not forget about the positives too. Looking at the positives, (grey skies are going to clear up, put on...

outdoors / fishing Sat, Dec 17, 2011 - 1:00pm

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