Freshwater (Page 10)

The top freshwater fishing destinations and tips for catching bass, panfish, walleyes, muskies, and more.

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This golden crappie was caught in Minnesota.

Crappie Fishing

Minnesota Ice Fisherman Catches Rare Golden Crappie

Idaho white sturgeon caught by biologists.

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

How to Texas Rig

Largemouth Bass

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

The same baits will work on river and lake smallmouths.

Smallmouth Bass

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Moving Water

By Kristine Fischer

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

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

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

By Alan Clemons

Musky kayak fishing can be extremely productive

Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Catch Big Musky From a Kayak

By Kristine Fischer

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

By Kristine Fischer

A potential new state-record flathead catfish

Catfish Fishing

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

lone angler on a boat fishing for muskie

Pike and Muskie Fishing

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

By Steve Heiting

Fizzing fish is not complicated.

Largemouth Bass

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

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

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

By Kristine Fischer

You can land a giant bass by following these rules.

Largemouth Bass

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

The New Data Behind 100 of Florida’s Biggest Bass

Largemouth 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

Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington

Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington

berkley fishing lab

The Berkley Lab: A Sneak Peek Inside Fishing’s Area 51

By Jeff Johnston

If you are a novice bass angler, you should own these three rods.

Largemouth Bass

3 Rods Every Weekend Bass Angler Needs to Catch More Fish

By Kristine Fischer

Change up your baits to catch more muskie.

Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Catch Post-Spawn Muskie with Smaller Baits

By Kristine Fischer

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

By Jeff Erickson

An angler holds a red rainbow trout caught during the spawn.

The Ethics of Fishing for Spawning Trout

By Christine Peterson

New York Angler Likely Caught and Released a State-Record Largemouth

Largemouth Bass

New York Angler Likely Caught and Released a State-Record Largemouth

An angler holds up a large crappie.

Crappie Fishing

Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record

By Outdoor Life Staff

An angler holds a brown trout in his hand.

Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season

By Dave Karczynski

An angler holds up a large muskie fish.

Pike and Muskie Fishing

The Greatest Day in Minnesota Muskie Fishing History

By Steve Heiting

Illustrations of trot line rigs.

Catfish Fishing

3 Ways to Catch Big Catfish Without a Rod and Reel

By Keith Sutton

Woman angler holds up a largemouth bass while fishing from her kayak.

Largemouth Bass

Kristine Fischer Caught Two 11-Pound Florida Bass in The Same Day. Here’s How She Did It

By Kristine Fischer

Red sockeye salmon with hooked jaw swimming in Alaska stream.

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Will the Trump Administration Change Course on Alaska’s Pebble Mine? Key Republicans Are Rallying in Opposition

By Natalie Krebs

An angler holding up a senko rigged lure.

Largemouth Bass

6 of the Best Ways to Rig a Senko (The Best-Selling Bass Lure of All-Time)

An angler with a large striped bass at night.

How To Catch a 50-Pound Striper From The Surf

A coaster brookie caught in Lake Superior.

The Ultimate Guide to Fishing the Great Lakes this Summer

KVD Finesse Spinnerbait

Largemouth Bass

How to Fish for Bass Like a Pro: Spinnerbait Tips from Kevin VanDam

By Alex Robinson

Nuggets of fried bass served with lemon and sauces.

Largemouth Bass

How to Prep and Cook Largemouth Bass Fillets for Fried Deliciousness

A feisty silver shad battles boatside.

Fishing the Epic (and Underrated) Shad Run on the Delaware River

6 Reasons Why Green Pumpkin Is The Best Bass Lure Color Of All Time

Largemouth Bass

6 Reasons Why Green Pumpkin Is The Best Bass Lure Color Of All Time

By David A. Brown

fishing boat in rough water

How Storms Affect Fishing and How to Fish When the Weather Turns

Fishing for Brown Trout and Steelhead on the High and Mighty Niagara River

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Fishing for Brown Trout and Steelhead on the High and Mighty Niagara River

The Top 10 Best Alaska Fishing Trips

Expert Night Fishing Tips for Catching Bigger Bass

Largemouth Bass

Expert Night Fishing Tips for Catching Bigger Bass

By Travis Faulkner

Best Baits: 15 Hottest Lures for Panfish

Panfish Fishing

Best Baits: 15 Hottest Lures for Panfish

By David A. Brown

pickled pike in a jar

Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Pickle Pike

By Jamie Carlson

the ten best national parks for fishing

10 National Parks That Have Awesome Fishing

trout fishing nymph lures

How to Catch Stocked Trout After the Rush of Opening Day

By Outdoor Life Staff

Kansas River flathead catfish

Catfish Fishing

Tips for Catching Trophy Flathead Catfish

By Keith Sutton

wabatongushi lake walleye fishing

How We Fished Our Way Along the Canadian Railway

By Dave Karczynski

Green Bay Muskie fishing

Pike and Muskie Fishing

The 7 Best Waters to Catch a Trophy Muskie

Battle Scarred Wisconsin Brown Trout

How to Catch Bruiser Brown Trout

Spoonbill fishing

How To Catch Giant Paddlefish with Giant Hooks

Sabiki rig fishing

Sabiki Rigs: The Greatest Rig Ever Made

Fishing Maine’s Arctic Char

Fishing Maine’s Arctic Char

By Outdoor Life Staff

smoked-pike-brandade

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Forget the Bones: How to Smoke Northern Pike and Make a Tasty Dip with It

By Jamie Carlson

Embracing 9 of the Non-Native and Invasive Species that We Love to Hunt and Fish

Embracing 9 of the Non-Native and Invasive Species that We Love to Hunt and Fish

By Frank Miniter

How to Fish With a Cane Pole

Panfish Fishing

How to Fish With a Cane Pole

Bass Facts and Myths: 19 Things You Didn’t Know About Bass

Largemouth Bass

Bass Facts and Myths: 19 Things You Didn’t Know About Bass

Great Lakes Fishing Guide: The 26 Best Places to Fish

Largemouth Bass

Great Lakes Fishing Guide: The 26 Best Places to Fish

By Outdoor Life Staff

Lawyers, Trout, and Money: The Battle for Public Access on Michigan’s Salmon Trout River

Lawyers, Trout, and Money: The Battle for Public Access on Michigan’s Salmon Trout River

Meet the 20 Best Anglers on the Planet

Meet the 20 Best Anglers on the Planet

By Brian McCombie