Coho Classic set for Saturday, Sunday in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY | Michigan City kicks off its Lake Michigan fishing season this weekend with a salmon competition attended by anglers from throughout the region.

Four decades of fishing

Paul Borg, of Valparaiso, fishes Tuesday in the duck pond at Rogers Lakewood Park. Borg, 48, says he has fished in the park since he was 7-years-old. "Rain or snow, it doesn't bother me. You just gotta dress for it," he said.

Four decades of fishing

Paul Borg, of Valparaiso, untangles his fishing line Tuesday at the duck pond in Rogers Lakewood Park.

Four decades of fishing

Paul Borg, of Valparaiso, shows the blue gill fish that he caught Tuesday in the duck pond at Rogers Lakewood Park.

Senate OKs changing constitution to add right to hunt, fish, farm

INDIANAPOLIS | A proposed state constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to hunt, fish and farm is one step closer to being submitted to Hoosier voters for ratification.

Senate panel OKs constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, farming

INDIANAPOLIS | A Senate committee voted 7-0 Monday to ensconce the right to hunt, fish and farm in Indiana's Constitution, despite the lack of any realistic threat to those activities or industries.

Local organization stocks walleye in Wolf Lake

For what has become an annual fall event, the local fishing organization Perch America stocked Wolf Lake for the 15th consecutive year with a hearty bunch of some 4,500 walleye fingerlings Wednesday afternoon.

DNR steps up enforcement, tickets multiple fishermen

VALPARAISO | Three Illinois men were ticketed last weekend for illegally fishing, officials said.

Salmon fishing perks up while perch slump in Lake Michigan

Depending on what you were fishing for this summer on Lake Michigan, it was either the best of times or not so hot.

Valpo residents enjoy fishing at Rogers-Lakewood Park

Howard Johnson, of Valparaiso, and his 13-year-old son, George, fish Monday at Rogers-Lakewood Park in Valparaiso.

Valpo residents enjoy fishing at Rogers-Lakewood Park

Valparaiso resident Howard Johnson enjoys a day of fishing Monday at Rogers-Lakewood Park in Valparaiso.

Many new state laws take effect Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS | The Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly approved and Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels signed 161 bills into law this year. Most take effect Sunday.

Region youngsters learn about fish, test skills at Take a Kid Fishing Day

PORTAGE | Catfish, sheepshead, carp, and early steelhead were fish ready for the taking Saturday at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Take a Kid Fishing Day.

Conservation club offers free fishing day for kids Saturday

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Conservation Club is sponsoring a free Take a Kid Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at its facility, 320 N. 150 West, just off Ind. 130.

Portage couple fishing for solution to lake access

VALPARAISO | Dale Tipton and his wife Patricia love to fish, but the easiest place for them to get near the water is the toughest place for them to get a line into the water.

Break Time crew wins Coho Classic in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY | A crew competing for the first time in the pro division netted the $10,000 championship Sunday during the Hoosier Coho Club Classic.

Hoosier Coho Club Classic lures hundreds

Men and women across the Midwest competed this past weekend in the 38th Hoosier Coho Club Classic in Michigan City.

Break Time crew wins Coho Classic in Michigan City

Larry Richmann, left, lays out the morning catch Sunday while Ted Fenicle Jr. watches during the 38th annual Hoosier Coho Club Classic on Lake Michigan off of Michigan City.

Break Time crew wins Coho Classic in Michigan City

Carl Schultz, right, celebrates Sunday while Ted Fenicle Jr. hangs on as boats sail out of Michigan City for the second day of the 38th annual Hoosier Coho Club Classic on Lake Michigan. The Coho Club Classic has been a staple in Michigan City since 1975, making it the oldest among 16 salmon…

Break Time crew wins Coho Classic in Michigan City

Larry Richmann reacts to a fish caught Sunday morning while he reels in another one during the 38th annual Hoosier Coho Club Classic on Lake Michigan off of Michigan City. Richmann, the defending champion, and his crew had a strong start Saturday, but it faded Sunday, leaving him in third pl…