Fishing (Page 15)

The best fishing coverage on bass, panfish, trout, walleyes, salt water species, and more.

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Easy Fishing Gear Hacks

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Breach or Die: It’s Time to Free the Lower Snake River and Save Idaho’s Wild Salmon

Walleye Fishing

Why Walleye Are a Problem in Idaho

Panfish Fishing

Best Ice Fishing Lures for Panfish of 2026

By Nicole Stone

South Dakota Walleye Record Broken for the Second Time in 3 Weeks

How to Avoid Line Tangles When Fishing

Saltwater Fishing

6 Wild-Game Rituals That Are About Much More Than the Meat

By Gerry Bethge, Josh Dahlke, Tyler Freel, David Karczynski, Ben Long, Andrew McKean

Grayling Fishing Returns to Michigan After a Nearly 100-Year Absence

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Idaho Fly Fisherman Lands New State-Record Steelhead

Saltwater Fishing

Beginner’s Guide to Bluefish, the Underrated Saltwater Brawler

Saltwater Fishing

Watch: 1,145-Pound Blue Marlin Smashes Alabama, All Gulf of Mexico State Records

The Best Ice Fishing Suits of 2026

Arkansas Angler Releases What Could Have Been the New State-Record Brook Trout

Smallmouth Bass

Hell or High Water: Chasing Smallmouth Bass on the New River

Photographs by Nick Kelley, Story by Natalie Krebs

Striped Bass Fishing

How to Correctly Net Trophy Fish

Saltwater Fishing

Shark Eats What Could Have Been the New World-Record Red Snapper

Fly Fishing: A Complete Guide to the Most Fun and Frustrating Way to Catch Fish

The Best Fly Fishing Books of 2026

By Scott Einsmann

These 3 Classic Jerkbaits Are Still the Best for Bass and Trout

Largemouth Bass

The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2026

By Pete Robbins

Wild Caught Fish Recipes

Worms in Costco Salmon Spark Unwarranted Outrage. (Because Eating Wormy Fish Is Fine)

The Best Saltwater Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Fly Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

Nearly 300-Pound Alligator Gar Caught in Texas Should Break the World Record

Solo Angler Breaks Cook Islands Fishing Record with a Blue Marlin Over 1,000 Pounds

Saltwater Fishing

Michael Jordan’s Team Places Third in Jersey-Based Marlin Fishing Tournament

Saltwater Fishing

One Bad Mother Puffer: Why Are Anglers Catching Toxic Pufferfish in Rhode Island?

2 Stroke vs 4 Stroke Engine: Which Outboard Is Better for You?

State-Record Rockfish Could Have Outweighed the World Record

Saltwater Fishing

Marlin Anglers Win $6 Million in Largest Fishing Tournament Payout of All Time

Catfish Fishing

The Best Catfish Rods of 2026

By Alan Clemons

1,000-Pound Tiger Shark Should Smash Alabama Record

Walleye Fishing

10 Early Ice Fishing Walleye Tactics That Will Put You on the Bite

By Brian Bashore

Kayak Fisherman Catches New Maryland State-Record Snakehead

How to Fillet Trout

Survey: Public Approval for Hunting Drops Sharply

By Andrew McKean

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

This Is the Largest Carp Ever Caught by a Female Angler in Britain

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Fishing Guide Lands World-Record Muskie on His Day Off

Panfish Fishing

Ice Fishing for Panfish: The Best Tips and Tactics

By David A. Brown

Bluegill Fishing

Sunfish vs Bluegill Identification Guide

Arizona Tiger Trout Record Broken for Second Time in 6 Months

Texas Angler’s Largemouth Bass Officially a New World Record

Celebrating Outdoor Life’s 125th Anniversary

By Alex Robinson

Saltwater Fishing

Sailfish vs Swordfish: An Angler’s Guide

Watch a Mako Shark Chomp a Hooked Tuna in Half

Smallmouth Bass

Tournament Angler Catches Same Record Smallmouth Bass Two Years in a Row

Nebraska Has a New State-Record Common Carp

The Best Bass Boats of 2026

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Catfish Fishing

Giant Flathead Catfish Confirmed as New Pennsylvania State Record

Panfish Fishing

8-Year-Old Montana Angler Catches State-Record Green Sunfish

Catfish Fishing

Italian Angler Catches Pending World-Record Wels Catfish Over 9 Feet Long

Rare Golden Largemouth Bass Caught from Michigan Lake

How to Bleed a Fish

A Veteran’s Perspective: Memorial Day Doesn’t Need to Be Treated As a National Military Funeral

By CARL FORSLING, Task & Purpose

Kayak Fishing Tips from a Pro Angler

By Kristine Fischer

Saltwater Fishing

Carolina Teen Crushes Mangrove Snapper State-Record

Angler Didn’t Weigh Record-Sized Rainbow Trout Because He Had Dinner Plans

Texas Anglers Reel in Half-Ton Hammerhead Shark from the Beach

Walleye Fishing

Walleye Anglers Taken into Custody for Jail Time After Fishing Tournament Cheating Scandal

By Natalie Krebs

How to Hook a Shiner

Colorado Man Catches Pending World-Record Lake Trout While Fishing with His Son

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Angler Catches Pending World-Record Chinook Salmon in Argentina

A Massive Minnow Shortage Is Looming for Minnesota’s Bait Shops