Health authorities temporarily closed Lake Horicon to swimmers on July 18 after persistently high levels of E. coli were discovered this week.

Angus Lake near Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., a popular fishing spot, has unexpectedly drained, according to people who frequently use the area. One researcher says it's not likely to come back.

A native of Milwaukee and longtime listener, Audrey Nowakowski is right at home at WUWM as one of Lake Effect's voices for local news.

Once on the brink of ecological collapse, Lake Wamala is reclaiming its vitality thanks to an unconventional, community-driven strategy that restricts fishing to nighttime hours. This bold ...

Mahi-mahi were found near floating debris, while tuna were scarce offshore. Inshore fishing focused on bluefish, fluke, ling, and sea bass, with mackerel also available. It's that time of the ...

A 14-year-old boy drowned in a state park lake Saturday afternoon, officials said. The state Department of Environmental Protection’s State Park Police responded to a report of a suspected ...

The nets were busy landing some big fluke and tilefish, meanwhile Brielle mourns the loss of one of its long-time party boat captains.