Welcome to FIN ~ the Fishing Information Network
- World Class Great Lakes Walleye, Smallies & more ~ Plus great largemouth bass fishing, trophy carp and catfish, salmon & steelhead that will test your tackle. Tips, techniques and videos to show you how to rig up, where to fish, and when they’re biting.
- Great Lakes Fishing Charters ~ No boat? No problem…hook up with the Lake Erie charter captains who take you on the water and show you in person (along with a few friends) how awesome the Great Lakes fishing is. FIN video archive will feature charter captains with tips and techniques to get more fish to the boat.
National Fishing & Outdoors News

USCG to Enforce Engine Kill-Switch Law – Effective 4/1/21
Boatbuilders have been required to install engine kill switches since 2018, but a new law requires boaters to use them. The switch is designed to stop the engine of an inboard, I/O or outboard powered boat instantly in the

West Houghton Lake & South Houghton Lake
Dredging at West Houghton Lake and South Houghton Lake boating access sites to start Monday In an effort to complete critical work ahead of the spring boating season, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will have dredging work done,

DNR hosts virtual meetings on public land review
The DNR has completed review of this first group of counties as part of the department’s multiyear state land review process and is determining which parcels best meet its goal of delivering broad public access to quality outdoor recreation
Fishing Information Network ~
Midwest Fishing & Outdoors Edition
- Tournament fishing coverage ~ FishingInfoNet brings you fishing news and tournament results (courtesy of All Pro Fishing) local events (as we receive them), & the 2021 Better Half Tour!
- Department of Wildlife News ~ These organizations help maintain the quality of fishing, state parks, and more. Their research is necessary – and so is our support. Let’s put forth our efforts as sportsmen and environmental friends to help them!
- Better Half Tour – The premier couples bass fishing tournament trail in Ohio. For the 2021 season there are FIVE(5) events – four in OH, one in NY. Fantastic 1 in 4 payout, sponsor prizes, inspired with the lady anglers in mind. Check it out HERE!
Bass Fishing with the 2021 Better Half Tour
The Better Half Tour is a competitive, fun & friendly bass fishing tournament circuit, established for male & female bass fishing teams. Husband & wife, mothers & sons, fathers & daughters, next door neighbors – they ALL fish with us!
Our 10th Anniversary Season 2021 introduces a new lake; Berlin Lake, OH. Five tournaments, increased payouts, plus 2021 Highest Total Weight Bonus for OH events only. Fantastic sponsor prizes at every tournament.
Join us in 2021 and see why our fishing teams smile in anticipation for these events. Check schedules & enter tournament at Better Half Tour.
Fishing Information Network ~ YouTube Channels we recommend...
When we’re not on the water – and sometimes even when we ARE working (shhh) – we listen to and watch bass fishing videos on YouTube.
Here’s a couple of bass fishing channels we find especially informative and we wanted to share them. Click the title to go to each of their YouTube page(s).

Professional anglers video tips and techniques that you can use all year long to catch more fish!. Lots of bass fishing links and tournament info!