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Josh Dolin holding his record fallfish

Virginia Angler Catches World-Record Fallfish in Two Casts Virginia Angler Catches World-Record Fallfish in Two Casts

By Scott Einsmann

Spearfishing Lake Powell

PHOTOS: Spearfishers Shoot Thousands of Pounds of Carp from Lake Powell PHOTOS: Spearfishers Shoot Thousands of Pounds of Carp from Lake Powell

Ray Scott, the Father of Tournament Bass Fishing and Food Plots Passes at Age 88

Ray Scott, the Father of Tournament Bass Fishing and Food Plots Passes at Age 88 Ray Scott, the Father of Tournament Bass Fishing and Food Plots Passes at Age 88

By Gerry Bethge

Jacob Fischer's world-record gar.

Teenage Bowfisherman Shoots World-Record Longnose Gar in Texas Teenage Bowfisherman Shoots World-Record Longnose Gar in Texas

The Biggest Panfish of All Time

Panfish Fishing

The Biggest Panfish of All Time The Biggest Panfish of All Time

By Ken Perrotte

california teenagers saved from drowning

Watch: California Fishermen Save Two Teenagers from Drowning in Monterey Bay Watch: California Fishermen Save Two Teenagers from Drowning in Monterey Bay

Giant state-record blue catfish out of Mississippi.

Catfish Fishing

Giant 131-Pound Blue Catfish Shatters Mississippi State Record by 30 Pounds Giant 131-Pound Blue Catfish Shatters Mississippi State Record by 30 Pounds

12-year-old catches nearly 10-foot sturgeon

12-Year-Old Angler Catches 10-Foot Sturgeon, Nearly Ties Idaho Catch and Release Record 12-Year-Old Angler Catches 10-Foot Sturgeon, Nearly Ties Idaho Catch and Release Record

Near-Record Striped Bass Caught (and Released) in the Susquehanna River

Near-Record Striped Bass Caught (and Released) in the Susquehanna River Near-Record Striped Bass Caught (and Released) in the Susquehanna River

This Wood Carver Is Making the Most Realistic (and Deadly) Fish Decoys You’ve Ever Seen This Wood Carver Is Making the Most Realistic (and Deadly) Fish Decoys You’ve Ever Seen

Fischer is one of about 20 anglers that make a living kayak fishing.

A Look Inside Tournament Kayak Bass Fishing—One of the Fastest Growing Sports in America A Look Inside Tournament Kayak Bass Fishing—One of the Fastest Growing Sports in America

By Kristine Fischer

Unlock Early-Season Fishing Success

Unlock Early-Season Fishing Success Unlock Early-Season Fishing Success

By Dr. Jason Halfen

Georgia Angler Catches a Record, 31-Pound Longnose Gar on Light Tackle

Georgia Angler Catches a Record, 31-Pound Longnose Gar on Light Tackle Georgia Angler Catches a Record, 31-Pound Longnose Gar on Light Tackle

Giant panfish caught on crappie tournament.

Crappie Fishing

Crappie Anglers Weigh in Record-Breaking Stringers (Including a 4.26-Pounder) During Grenada Lake Tournament Crappie Anglers Weigh in Record-Breaking Stringers (Including a 4.26-Pounder) During Grenada Lake Tournament

west virginia record muskie

Pike and Muskie Fishing

West Virginia Angler Catches (and Releases) Record Muskie from Shore West Virginia Angler Catches (and Releases) Record Muskie from Shore

Bluegill Fishing

Meet the Alabama Angler on a Mission to Grow (and Catch) the Next World-Record Bluegill Meet the Alabama Angler on a Mission to Grow (and Catch) the Next World-Record Bluegill

two bodies recovered toledo bend 2

The Bodies of Two Louisiana Fishermen Have Been Recovered from Toledo Bend Reservoir The Bodies of Two Louisiana Fishermen Have Been Recovered from Toledo Bend Reservoir

A man fishing on a river wearing a fishing vest and a net on his back

Best Fly Fishing Vests Best Fly Fishing Vests

Pennsylvania Ice Fisherman Lucks into a Giant Tiger Muskie on His First Trip to a New Lake

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Pennsylvania Ice Fisherman Lucks into a Giant Tiger Muskie on His First Trip to a New Lake Pennsylvania Ice Fisherman Lucks into a Giant Tiger Muskie on His First Trip to a New Lake

Rare Golden Bluegill Caught in Minnesota

Bluegill Fishing

Rare Golden Bluegill Caught in Minnesota Rare Golden Bluegill Caught in Minnesota

Giant Louisiana Crappie Nearly Beats State Record

Crappie Fishing

Giant Louisiana Crappie Nearly Beats State Record Giant Louisiana Crappie Nearly Beats State Record

Bass start thinking about the spring spawn as water temps rise.

Largemouth Bass

How to Catch Big Spring Bass When Water Temperatures Are on the Rise How to Catch Big Spring Bass When Water Temperatures Are on the Rise

By Kristine Fischer

A huge 17-pound Texas bass.

Largemouth Bass

This 17-Pound Bass Is the Biggest Largemouth Caught in Texas in 30 Years This 17-Pound Bass Is the Biggest Largemouth Caught in Texas in 30 Years

A speared sturgeon from lake winnebago.

Giant Sturgeon Speared on Lake Winnebago Is One of the Biggest of All Time Giant Sturgeon Speared on Lake Winnebago Is One of the Biggest of All Time

Ice fishing mishap.

Video: Fisherman Accidentally Drags His Buddy—and Their Shelter—Across the Ice Video: Fisherman Accidentally Drags His Buddy—and Their Shelter—Across the Ice

Big bass can be harder to find for a kayak angler on larger bodies of water.

Largemouth Bass

How to Catch More Bass on Large Bodies of Water from a Kayak How to Catch More Bass on Large Bodies of Water from a Kayak

By Kristine Fischer

This golden crappie was caught in Minnesota.

Crappie Fishing

Minnesota Ice Fisherman Catches Rare Golden Crappie Minnesota Ice Fisherman Catches Rare Golden Crappie

Two Maine anglers teamed up to catch this pike.

Video: Two Maine Ice Fishermen Hook into a 40-Inch Pike Video: Two Maine Ice Fishermen Hook into a 40-Inch Pike

boundary waters canoe area wilderness

Biden Administration Withdraws Leases for Controversial Mine Near Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Biden Administration Withdraws Leases for Controversial Mine Near Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

By Alex Robinson

Are Drill-Powered Augers the Future of Ice Fishing?

Are Drill-Powered Augers the Future of Ice Fishing? Are Drill-Powered Augers the Future of Ice Fishing?

Idaho white sturgeon caught by biologists.

Idaho Biologists Catch and Release Three 10-Foot, 500-Plus Pound Sturgeon Idaho Biologists Catch and Release Three 10-Foot, 500-Plus Pound Sturgeon

Where the Road Runs Out: Passing on a Fishing Tradition

Largemouth Bass

Where the Road Runs Out: Passing on a Fishing Tradition Where the Road Runs Out: Passing on a Fishing Tradition

How to Texas Rig

Largemouth Bass

How to Texas Rig How to Texas Rig

By Recurrent Creative

A replica of the 105-pound Chinook salmon that might have been a world record.

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

B.C. Angler Releases 105-Pound Chinook Salmon That Could’ve Been a World Record B.C. Angler Releases 105-Pound Chinook Salmon That Could’ve Been a World Record

You can outfit your own ice fishing camp.

How to Set Up a Winter Ice Fishing Camp How to Set Up a Winter Ice Fishing Camp

By Kristine Fischer

The same baits will work on river and lake smallmouths.

Smallmouth Bass

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Moving Water How to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Moving Water

By Kristine Fischer

A near world-record shovelnose sturgeon, caught and released in Illionis.

Illinois Shovelnose Sturgeon Is Nearly a World Record—If DNA Test Confirms the Species Illinois Shovelnose Sturgeon Is Nearly a World Record—If DNA Test Confirms the Species

Nolan Sprengeler and Kevin Kray with the possible state-muskie.

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Minnesota Angler Catches Potential State-Record Muskie on Last Trip of the Season Minnesota Angler Catches Potential State-Record Muskie on Last Trip of the Season

Now is an ideal time to catch a big fall musky.

Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Fish for Fall Musky Just Before the Freeze How to Fish for Fall Musky Just Before the Freeze

By Kristine Fischer

Aaron Martens died of brain cancer at the age of 49.

Largemouth Bass

Aaron Martens, Champion and Trend-Setting Pro Bass Angler, Dies at 49 Aaron Martens, Champion and Trend-Setting Pro Bass Angler, Dies at 49

By Alan Clemons

Musky kayak fishing can be extremely productive

Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Catch Big Musky From a Kayak How to Catch Big Musky From a Kayak

By Kristine Fischer

Angler Eats Potential California Record Bocaccio Rockfish

Saltwater Fishing

Angler Eats Potential California Record Bocaccio Rockfish Angler Eats Potential California Record Bocaccio Rockfish

You can use a spinning rod to pull bas out of cover.

Largemouth Bass

How to Rig Your Spinning Rod to Catch Bass in Heavy Cover How to Rig Your Spinning Rod to Catch Bass in Heavy Cover

By Kristine Fischer

Biden Administration Puts Up Roadblock on Proposed Mine Near the Boundary Waters

Biden Administration Puts Up Roadblock on Proposed Mine Near the Boundary Waters Biden Administration Puts Up Roadblock on Proposed Mine Near the Boundary Waters

By Alex Robinson

A potential new state-record flathead catfish

Catfish Fishing

Potential New Michigan State-Record Flathead Catfish Caught—and Released Potential New Michigan State-Record Flathead Catfish Caught—and Released

The Outdoor Life conservation pledge, presented to Harry Truman.

From the Archives: The History of the Outdoor Life Conservation Pledge From the Archives: The History of the Outdoor Life Conservation Pledge

By Natalie Krebs

lone angler on a boat fishing for muskie

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Topwater Muskie Fishing Secrets from 5 Pros Topwater Muskie Fishing Secrets from 5 Pros

By Mark Modoski

How to Piss Off A Summer Muskie into Striking

Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Piss Off A Summer Muskie into Striking How to Piss Off A Summer Muskie into Striking

By Steve Heiting

A Florida Spear Fisherman Set the State Hogfish Record with a 21.7-Pound Giant

A Florida Spear Fisherman Set the State Hogfish Record with a 21.7-Pound Giant A Florida Spear Fisherman Set the State Hogfish Record with a 21.7-Pound Giant

Fizzing fish is not complicated.

Largemouth Bass

A Tournament Angler’s Case for Safely Fizzing Bass Before Release A Tournament Angler’s Case for Safely Fizzing Bass Before Release

By Kristine Fischer

This 80-pound Arizona flathead catfish was cut up for a fish fry.

Catfish Fishing

Fishermen Catch Arizona’s Would-Be Record Flathead Catfish, Then Fry It Fishermen Catch Arizona’s Would-Be Record Flathead Catfish, Then Fry It

Grayling caught from the eddies of Lake Creek river in Alaska.

Waters of Plenty: Rafting and Fishing Alaska’s Overlooked Lake Creek Waters of Plenty: Rafting and Fishing Alaska’s Overlooked Lake Creek

By Christine Peterson

The author targets small water for big bass.

Largemouth Bass

How to Catch Big Bass in Small Creeks How to Catch Big Bass in Small Creeks

By Kristine Fischer

White sturgeon caught in British Columbia.

Retired NHL Goalie Catches a Record Half-Ton White Sturgeon in British Columbia Retired NHL Goalie Catches a Record Half-Ton White Sturgeon in British Columbia

You can land a giant bass by following these rules.

Largemouth Bass

How to Never Lose Another Giant Bass Again How to Never Lose Another Giant Bass Again

By Kristine Fischer

Biologists Have Discovered a New Way to Control Invasive Carp

Biologists Have Discovered a New Way to Control Invasive Carp Biologists Have Discovered a New Way to Control Invasive Carp

There are some giant fish lurking around shorelines.

No Boat, No Problem: How to Catch Fish From the Bank No Boat, No Problem: How to Catch Fish From the Bank

By Kristine Fischer

The new New York state-record bowfin, caught in 2021.

New York Confirms a New State-Record Bowfin New York Confirms a New State-Record Bowfin

Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care

Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care

By Gerry Bethge

A Group of Free Divers Speared a Tarpon off the Coast of New Jersey

A Group of Free Divers Speared a Tarpon off the Coast of New Jersey A Group of Free Divers Speared a Tarpon off the Coast of New Jersey

The New Data Behind 100 of Florida’s Biggest Bass

Largemouth Bass

The New Data Behind 100 of Florida’s Biggest Bass The New Data Behind 100 of Florida’s Biggest Bass

New South Dakota Record Smallmouth Caught, Weighed, Released

Smallmouth Bass

New South Dakota Record Smallmouth Caught, Weighed, Released New South Dakota Record Smallmouth Caught, Weighed, Released

South Dakota angler Todd Thesenvitz was the victim of a freak fishing accident.

South Dakota Angler Nearly Dies When Bottom-Bumper Rig Pierces His Heart South Dakota Angler Nearly Dies When Bottom-Bumper Rig Pierces His Heart

Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington

Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington