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Texas and other coastal states are enacting temporary closures to the flounder fishing season in response to declining populations throughout the flounder's native range.

Texas Is the Latest State to Suspend Flounder Season as Populations Plummet Texas Is the Latest State to Suspend Flounder Season as Populations Plummet

Angler Eats Potential California Record Bocaccio Rockfish

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.

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

This record blue cat was caught in Texas.

Texas Angler Hooks Record 31-Pound Blue Catfish on a Fly Rod Texas Angler Hooks Record 31-Pound Blue Catfish on a Fly Rod

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

Giant Idaho Grass Carp Caught On Bass Lure Could Be a World Record

Giant Idaho Grass Carp Caught On Bass Lure Could Be a World Record Giant Idaho Grass Carp Caught On Bass Lure Could Be a World Record

georgia red grouper record

Georgia Red Grouper Shatters State Record Georgia Red Grouper Shatters State Record

By Alan Clemons

A potential new state-record flathead catfish

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

Chad Hester caught this piebald blue cat last week.

Missouri Angler Catches 36-Pound Piebald Catfish Using Asian Carp for Bait Missouri Angler Catches 36-Pound Piebald Catfish Using Asian Carp for Bait

Joe Satkowski's landlocked salmon.

State-Record Salmon and Sheepshead Caught (and Speared) in New Jersey State-Record Salmon and Sheepshead Caught (and Speared) in New Jersey

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

Florida Anglers Are Asking For a Goliath Grouper Season, But it May Be Too Late

Florida Anglers Are Asking For a Goliath Grouper Season, But it May Be Too Late Florida Anglers Are Asking For a Goliath Grouper Season, But it May Be Too Late

lone angler on a boat fishing for muskie

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

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

By Steve Heiting

The possible new state-record catfish is a 57-pound flathead.

Giant 57-Pound Flathead May Be Pennsylvania’s New State-Record Catfish Giant 57-Pound Flathead May Be Pennsylvania’s New State-Record Catfish

Discolored water in the Indian River Lagoon was caused by algae.

Florida Designates $53 Million Annually for Indian River Lagoon Cleanup Projects Florida Designates $53 Million Annually for Indian River Lagoon Cleanup Projects

Snook are just one of 300 species of fish in the 'Glades.

Why Every Angler Needs to Fish the Everglades for Snook, Redfish, and Tarpon Why Every Angler Needs to Fish the Everglades for Snook, Redfish, and Tarpon

By Kristine Fischer

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

How to Fish a Pond

How to Fish a Pond How to Fish a Pond

By Outdoor Life

Giant Green Bay Muskies Video: More Than 100 Inches of Muskie in a Single Net

Giant Green Bay Muskies Video: More Than 100 Inches of Muskie in a Single Net Giant Green Bay Muskies Video: More Than 100 Inches of Muskie in a Single Net

Fizzing fish is not complicated.

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

Trout Unlimited Calls on Biden Administration to Save Snake River Salmon and Steelhead

Trout Unlimited Calls on Biden Administration to Save Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Unlimited Calls on Biden Administration to Save Snake River Salmon and Steelhead

The new New Jersey state-record tilefish could be a world record.

The New Jersey State-Record Tilefish May Be a New World Record The New Jersey State-Record Tilefish May Be a New World Record

Berkley crankbaits

Gear

Here’s What Most Bass Anglers Don’t Understand About Their Lures Here’s What Most Bass Anglers Don’t Understand About Their Lures

By Jeff Johnston

Brown trout caught in a Western stream.

The Future of Trout Fishing in the West Could Be in Hot Water The Future of Trout Fishing in the West Could Be in Hot Water

By Christine Peterson

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

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 new Alabama state-record bonito, or little tunny.

Alabama Fisherman Accidentally Cuts the New State-Record Bonito into Shark Bait Alabama Fisherman Accidentally Cuts the New State-Record Bonito into Shark Bait

Two Non-Residents Set Minnesota Pike and Muskie Records This Summer

Two Non-Residents Set Minnesota Pike and Muskie Records This Summer Two Non-Residents Set Minnesota Pike and Muskie Records This Summer

Bizarre Spanish Hogfish Catch Off the Coast of North Carolina Is a World Record

Bizarre Spanish Hogfish Catch Off the Coast of North Carolina Is a World Record Bizarre Spanish Hogfish Catch Off the Coast of North Carolina Is a World Record

Invasive Gobies are killing St. Lawrence River Muskies.

St. Lawrence River Muskies Are Under Attack By Invasive Gobies St. Lawrence River Muskies Are Under Attack By Invasive Gobies

The author targets small water for big bass.

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

By Kristine Fischer

A filefish caught in Tampa Bay earlier this year.

Tampa Bay Angler Catches a Filefish That He Thought Was a Trash Bag Tampa Bay Angler Catches a Filefish That He Thought Was a Trash Bag

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

Western drought and wildfires spell bad news for wildlife.

The Outdoor Life Podcast: Will Wildlife Survive Extreme Drought and Wildfires? The Outdoor Life Podcast: Will Wildlife Survive Extreme Drought and Wildfires?

By Natalie Krebs

It's safe to eat fish from the Illinois river.

Illinois River Fish Are Now Safe to Eat for the First Time Since the 1970s Illinois River Fish Are Now Safe to Eat for the First Time Since the 1970s

Michigan Will Attempt to Return Arctic Grayling to State Waters

Michigan Will Attempt to Return Arctic Grayling to State Waters Michigan Will Attempt to Return Arctic Grayling to State Waters

Snakehead are invasive in North America.

3 “Rough Fish” Species That Are Getting Recognized as Game Fish 3 “Rough Fish” Species That Are Getting Recognized as Game Fish

By Kristine Fischer

Rare Record Salmon Caught By Lake Erie Fishing Guide

Rare Record Salmon Caught By Lake Erie Fishing Guide Rare Record Salmon Caught By Lake Erie Fishing Guide

Commercial Fishermen Remove 10M Pounds of Asian Carp from Kentucky and Barkley Lakes

Commercial Fishermen Remove 10M Pounds of Asian Carp from Kentucky and Barkley Lakes Commercial Fishermen Remove 10M Pounds of Asian Carp from Kentucky and Barkley Lakes

By Alan Clemons

You can land a giant bass by following these rules.

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

A man walks on a frozen lake, using an auger to drill a hole into the ice.

Best Ice Auger: How to Choose an Ice Fishing Essential Best Ice Auger: How to Choose an Ice Fishing Essential

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

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

Kevin VanDam winner

Meet the Guys Who Changed the World of Hunting and Fishing Meet the Guys Who Changed the World of Hunting and Fishing

By Outdoor Life

An aerated livewell will help keep bass healthy.

How to Catch and Release Bass in the Heat of Summer—Without Killing Them How to Catch and Release Bass in the Heat of Summer—Without Killing Them

By Kristine Fischer

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

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

Western trout are susceptible to high temps and low water levels.

Montana and Idaho Address Low Water, High Temps for Trout with Different Regs Montana and Idaho Address Low Water, High Temps for Trout with Different Regs

New South Dakota Record Smallmouth Caught, Weighed, Released

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

Choose your bass bait color wisely.

The Color of Your Bait Matters If You Want to Catch Big Bass The Color of Your Bait Matters If You Want to Catch Big Bass

By Kristine Fischer

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

chinook salmon fingerlings

Indiana Stocks More Than Half-Million Salmon, Trout In Lake Michigan Indiana Stocks More Than Half-Million Salmon, Trout In Lake Michigan

Muskie are tough fish to catch.

If You Know When to Use Big Baits for Muskie, You Can Land a Giant If You Know When to Use Big Baits for Muskie, You Can Land a Giant

By Kristine Fischer

texas record shark

1,000-Pound Tiger Shark Caught in Texas Fishing Tournament 1,000-Pound Tiger Shark Caught in Texas Fishing Tournament

Dead fish that succumbed to red tide on the Florida coast.

Red Tide Is Killing Millions of Fish on the Gulf Coast Red Tide Is Killing Millions of Fish on the Gulf Coast

Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington

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

Mississippi state-record swordfish.

New Mississippi State-Record Swordfish Nets Nearly $300,000 Prize New Mississippi State-Record Swordfish Nets Nearly $300,000 Prize

Colorado angler with one of her world-record line class catches.

Angler Lands Her Ninth IGFA World-Record Fish…From the Shore Angler Lands Her Ninth IGFA World-Record Fish…From the Shore

World-record snook from Cabo.

New World-Record Snook Caught in Cabo New World-Record Snook Caught in Cabo

drought in joshua tree

Fishing Closures, Wildfire Prevention, and “Rattlesnakes Everywhere”: Drought is Taking a Toll on Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation in the West Fishing Closures, Wildfire Prevention, and “Rattlesnakes Everywhere”: Drought is Taking a Toll on Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation in the West

The largest migration on the planet consists of marine life.

The Largest Migration on Earth Happens in the Ocean, Every Single Night The Largest Migration on Earth Happens in the Ocean, Every Single Night