ON THE KINNICKINNIC RIVER — Matt Shipp smacked the back of his neck. “More mayflies coming out,” he said, examining the mush that moments ago alighted on his flesh. “And some of them are really big.” ...

Every few years, a new sport fish emerges as the “it” species for fly fishers, a creature that was previously unknown to fly anglers. The list has recently included taimen, golden dorado and mahseer.

HAYWARD -- A Hayward man has set a musky world record in fly fishing. Wisconsin wildlife officials said the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum has notified Brad Bohen the 51.25-inch ...

Carrie Frost started the fly-tying industry in Stevens Point in 1896. Central Wisconsin's cold water streams make it the ideal place for fly-fishing and the perfect location for Carrie Frost to open ...

SIREN, Wis. — Anglers will head to Wisconsin this weekend for the state's fishing opener, where they'll get a good idea of how the mild winter will also impact the fish bite during next week's opener ...

From that first cast, to reeling in your line, or getting a chance to feel scales. There’s nothing quite like the Wisconsin’s fishing opener. This weekend’s event brought parents and kids together at ...

MADISON (WKBT) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will open statewide this Saturday. To help anglers discover new fishing locations, ...

On a chilly mid-winter’s day, you’ll often find Brian Smolinski tying flies of all shapes, sizes and colors at his shop in River Falls. Unless he’s in his insulated gear and out on the Kinnickinnic, ...

Brian Bashore holds northern pike from the Mississippi River near LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Submitted photo The first out-of-state fishing trip I ever took was to Yellow Lake near Webster, Wisconsin. At 8 ...