Category: Fishing

Fish Monkey’s Holiday Gift Guide

The hardest people to shop for are often the ones who spend their lives outdoors. Anglers, boaters, captains, guides and sportsmen usually have the gear they need, but rarely the upgraded pieces that make long days on the water warmer, drier or more comfortable. That’s where Fish Monkey comes in. Whether it’s sun protection for the diehard fisherman who chases redfish and trout all summer, cold-weather insulation for the buddy who refuses to store his boat until the lakes freeze over, or simple comfort essentials like merino wool-blend socks and breathable face guards, Fish Monkey gear delivers useful, real-world performance. Protection from the elements. Lightweight, quick-drying protection from the sun, and from nicks and cuts from sharp gill plates, braided line and hooks. If you’re shopping for someone who measures life by the tides, the seasons and those before-sunrise departures, these gift ideas are sure to hit the mark.

Fish Monkey Free Style Fishing Glove

This is a top “all-around” glove that’s quick-drying,, with synthetic-leather palm for grip and reinforced pads for cut resistance. Customize it by removing the fingertips you want without it fraying or splitting. Great for fishing, boat work, or general outdoor tasks. Read more

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Whitewater Fishing’s New Merino Wool Fingerless Glove

What are the top three things you can do wearing Whitewater Fishing’s new Merino Wool Half-Fingered Glove

  1. Play the alto saxophone outside on Christmas Eve. (Think Kenny G.)
  2. Write a manifesto on a traditional keyboard in an unheated garage.
  3. Fish in cold conditions with authority, dexterity, and that critical “feel”

Mostly, the new Merino Wool Half-Fingered Glove is getting traction for being outstanding handwear for anglers who demand warmth and comfort without sacrificing dexterity or sensitivity.

Crafted with ultra-fine 19.5-micron 60g merino wool, these gloves deliver a soft, natural feel while offering superior warmth without the bulk. Designed with colder conditions and versatility in mind, the naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties of merino wool help regulate temperature—keeping your hands dry and fresh for cold weather excursions. Moreover, merino wool is known to warming properties even when wet. Read more

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Eggs today, trout and salmon tomorrow: Fall and winter egg collections wrapping up at DNR facilities

In all, fisheries staff collected more than 16 million trout and salmon eggs this season

Coho salmon eggs were collected at the Platte River State Fish Hatchery Weir from Oct. 16 to Oct. 28.The Department of Natural Resources stocks fish in Michigan waters every year, providing fishing opportunities and helping maintain healthy ecosystems. Where do the fish being stocked come from? It begins with collecting fish eggs, and the DNR has been working hard this fall gathering the necessary eggs to produce fish for stocking. Fall egg collections have been completed for wild Chinook and coho salmon and for captive broodstocks of brown, brook and lake trout. Egg collection for rainbow trout will soon begin.

Chinook salmon eggs were collected Sept. 29 through Oct. 8 at the Little Manistee River Weir. Eggs and milt (sperm) are gathered from fish during the annual salmon run. At the weir, salmon swim up a fish ladder and into holding ponds. From there, fish are brought into the facility, where eggs and milt are collected and the eggs are fertilized. Read more
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Hunt Monkey: Best Gloves and Gear for Extreme Cold Hunting

When winter fully settles in and the woods turn cold and unforgiving, maximum protection is the priority. This is especially true at the higher elevations of the mountainous west but hunters in the east and south can also face brutal cold in pursuit of their quarry. That’s when you need the best cold-weather systems in the game for your head, hands and feet: Hunt Monkey.

Start with your hands. Any hunter knows that having frozen fingers isn’t just uncomfortable but also dangerous. The Heater Hunting Glove is built for those brutal late-season deer hunts, delivering unmatched insulation, wind protection and stealth. Engineered for long sits in the stand, it features a 220-gram Polar Fleece exterior, Sherpa Fleece lining, and 100 grams of Thinsulate insulation for maximum thermal retention without bulk. The flip-top mitten design with magnetic stays allows quick, silent access to your fingers, while built-in glove fingers and a fixed thumb offer dexterity for gear and firearm control. It’s available in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland and Terra Gila camouflage to hide hand motion in the field. This is the ultimate glove for cold-weather concealment and performance. Read more

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Ports of Grand Haven, Muskegon and Whitehall/Montague under single-pointed hook regulations Nov. 1–30

Nov. 12, 2025

One single-pointed unweighted hook measuring a half-inch or less from point to shank, as pictured here, is allowed from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is alerting anglers that the ports of Grand Haven, Muskegon and Whitehall/Montague are covered by new regulations restricting allowable fishing gear at these locations from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30.

The goal of these regulation changes (approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Fisheries Order 202.25) is to protect spawning lake whitefish by reducing snagging, as well as overall harvest of adult lake whitefish in these areas. Lake whitefish populations in Lake Michigan are in decline, due to pressures from invasive zebra and quagga mussels, which have altered the food web of the Great Lakes. Read more
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Retired Barge Enhances Artificial Reef off Georgia Coast

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, deployed a 130-foot retired barge to Artificial Reef A, located approximately seven nautical miles east of Little Cumberland Island in about 40 feet of water.

The steel-hulled vessel was thoroughly cleaned and inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard prior to deployment to ensure all hazardous materials and pollutants were removed. The barge now rests on the seafloor, where it will soon begin serving as essential fish habitat, providing shelter and structure for a wide variety of marine life, including snapper, grouper, sea bass, and other reef-associated species.

“Artificial reefs like this one play a critical role in supporting Georgia’s coastal fisheries,” said Paul Medders, CRD’s Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Unit lead. “They not only improve fish habitat but also create exciting new opportunities for anglers and divers.”

The project was funded by the sale of Georgia recreational fishing licenses and through the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, a national program that reinvests excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel back into conservation and public access projects. Read more

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New Trout Regulations Now in Place for Several UP Inland Lakes

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Thursday enacted regulation changes on several inland trout lakes in the Upper Peninsula, effective Oct. 10, 2025. Four lakes have changed regulation types and four others have been removed from the list of designated trout lakes and no longer have a type designation. These changes will expand fishing opportunities for other species and better reflect the fish communities present in those waters. Read more

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Bass Pro Shops and White River Marine Group Acquires Hobie

Bass Pro Shops, White River Marine Group, North America’s leading outdoor and conservation-focused company, acquires legendary water sports brand Hobie – will return Hobie production and jobs from Mexico back to America’s Heartland, Lebanon, Missouri, U.S.A.

Distributed in 70 countries worldwide, White River Marine Group’s legendary family of brands includes such iconic names as TRACKER, RANGER, NITRO, SUN TRACKER, REGENCY, ASCEND, TAHOE, TRITON, MAKO, HATTERAS and now HOBIE. Read more

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Fall electrofishing surveys to start soon as Michigan DNR checks on young walleye

Sept. 3, 2025

Contact: Emily Martin, 231-495-1310 or John Bauman, 906-786-2351

A Michigan Department of Natural Resources crew conducts a nighttime electrofishing survey.Planning to be on the water this fall? Be on the lookout for Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel conducting nighttime walleye recruitment surveys from late September to mid-October.

These surveys are an important tool for fisheries managers to determine whether walleye that hatched in the spring (known as young-of-year) hatched in the wild or were stocked, as well as how many of those fish are present in an area. This information about the status of young walleye in lakes helps the DNR make informed management decisions.

Using electrofishing boats, crews will survey shallow areas near the shoreline of lakes at night with the goal of capturing young-of-year walleye. Read more

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Labor Day Invasive Species Prevention Outreach Set for Black, Mullett, Burt Lakes

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ mobile boat wash program is completing a busy summer season, visiting public access sites in 19 counties, engaging with more than 800 people and washing over 300 boats to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. The two-person crew operates each year from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The crew’s last weekend will be spent in northern Michigan. If you’re traveling north this Thursday, Aug. 28, stop by and see them at the Clare Welcome Center on U.S. 127.

The crew will be at Black Lake Aug. 29, Mullett Lake Aug. 30 and Burt Lake Aug. 31, offering free and fast boat washes at boating access sites to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Even if you don’t have a boat, be sure to say hello and grab some aquatic invasive species swag and information at their booth.

“Plant fragments attached to boats or trailers can move invasive species to a new lake,” said Luc McPherson, DNR boat wash technician. “It’s easy to spend a few minutes to clean, drain and dry your equipment to protect your favorite fishing and boating lakes.” Read more

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