Fishing is one of the most popular forms of outdoor recreation in the Great Lakes region. This post contains news and other information related to the 2026 fishing season.
Ice fishing is always popular during the winter on the Great Lakes.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026.
Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives families, friends, and newcomers an opportunity give fishing a try or introduce another to winter fishing in Wisconsin.
During Winter Free Fishing Weekend, residents and non-residents may fish most state waters without purchasing a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp (For fishing regulations, visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website).
The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo will be held Thursday, February 19, to Sunday, February 22, 2026. The annual event attracts thousands of anglers to the Niagara Falls Convention Center (NFCC) in downtown Niagara Falls, NY. The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo is the largest fishing show in New York State and among the largest in the Great Lakes region.
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