A two-day, fishing-rod-building workshop will be offered at Lake Carlos State Park near Alexandria on April 15-16. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

To protect fish spawning areas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun to close certain portions of a number of Minnesota waters to fishing. The closings are routine and based on local conditions.

Outdoor enthusiasts can learn about fishing, hunting, hiking trails, water safety and much more by visiting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) booths at the 79th Annual Northwest Sportshow, which runs March 30-April 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Minnetonka, MN-A high stakes, big-fish shootout awaits in the shadows of the Motor City when the Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit visits the Detroit River and western Lake Erie April 16-17.

Currently 90 teams have signed up to compete, guaranteeing a total cash purse of $46,800 paying 18 places with first place at $14,400. Plus, sponsor contingencies from Cabela's, Ranger Boats, Lowrance, Berkley, Worldwide Marine Insurance, U2/The Oxygenator and the Big Fish Pot add thousands more to the total. And with registration open through Sunday, April 10, the payouts will continue to grow as more teams register.