Brandon Butler shows off a smallmouth bass he caught while fishing with Joel Nelson on Lake Wissota near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Submitted photo Wisconsin in the fall is magical. I was 8 the first time ...

If you're looking to really get away from it all and escape into nature, these three lakes in Wisconsin will provide you with a truly peaceful vacation.

It's helpful to travel outside Wisconsin to gain perspective on our state's attributes and resources. Take fishing, for example. I've fished in 26 states over the years and, despite having awesome ...

Scott Mackenthun Special to The Free Press Sep 28, 2025 Sep 28, 2025 This week’s blessing of summerlike weather was well received at the 69th annual Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers ...

Three anglers caught their limit of walleye (18 fish each) over three days of fishing near Kelley’s Island in Lake Erie. Rough water conditions on the final day made fishing challenging, but the group ...