Fishing

With gamefish shaking off their winter torpor, anglers across the United States are gearing up for springtime fishing. Hungry and thinking about…

The best time to go fishing is whenever you can. While that old maxim has merit and speaks to the value of fishing just for the fun of it, there are…

When it comes to fishing with kids, conventional wisdom says to find a place where they can catch any fish with a high level of frequency and…

The names of some bass fisheries resonate with anglers on a national scale: Okeechobee, Kentucky Lake, Guntersville, Havasu, Clear Lake, Lake Fork,…

Bass are America’s favorite sportfish and also the most accessible. Whether they’re the largemouth, spotted or smallmouth variety, bass…

There is a misconception that fly-fishing has taken over trout fishing and that if you’re not toting a whippy seven-foot rod and looking to…

Some types of fishing require (or are at least impractical without) a charter or guide service. Other times, you may just want the added expertise of…

From Lake Washington to the majestic Puget Sound, it’s no wonder fishing is popular in Washington State. Having the right bait and tackle and a…

Washington State is a treasure trove of great fishing spots. The state boasts thousands of low land and alpine lakes as well as hundreds of miles of…

Changes in the weather usually mean changes in your fishing strategy, whether it’s fishing deeper, changing up baits, or in some cases,…

The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) makes its home in the warm waters of the subtropics and tropics. Their reputation as tough fighters and…

Whether you're targeting trophy walleye on Devils Lake in North Dakota or looking for trout on Lake Champlain in Vermont, ice fishing requires a few…

In northern latitudes, where rivers and lakes freeze hard, anglers must change up their tactics if they want to keep fishing during winter months.…

It's no easy task to buy gifts for anglers—especially fly anglers. A sport like fly fishing has all kinds of quirks, intricacies, and personal…

It’s nice to have company along when you’re heading out for a day or two of fishing, and is there any better companionship than your dog?…