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A collage of the best fall bass lures

Gear

Best Fall Bass Lures Best Fall Bass Lures

By Pete Robbins

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

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

Fischer cashed a $35,000 check with her win at Eufala.

The Three Baits I Used to Win the Hobie Bass Open Series Tournament of Champions The Three Baits I Used to Win the Hobie Bass Open Series Tournament of Champions

By Kristine Fischer

Texas teens catch big Texas catfish.

Two Texas Teens Catch a 55-Pound Flathead Catfish at a Friend’s Birthday Party Two Texas Teens Catch a 55-Pound Flathead Catfish at a Friend’s Birthday Party

Logan Parks and Tucker Smith took first place in the US Open Amateur Team Championships

Two College Kids Win Inaugural U.S. Open Amateur Bass Tournament, Walk Away with $1 Million Two College Kids Win Inaugural U.S. Open Amateur Bass Tournament, Walk Away with $1 Million

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

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

By Kristine Fischer

Brook trout are native to the eastern seaboard and midwest, but they have been widely introduced throughout the American West

Idaho Hatches Plan to Help Native Trout by Introducing “Super-Male” Brook Trout Idaho Hatches Plan to Help Native Trout by Introducing “Super-Male” Brook Trout

Bass Angler Catches Potential Record Carp in Illinois

Bass Angler Catches Potential Record Carp in Illinois Bass Angler Catches Potential Record Carp in Illinois

Every year, millions of sockeye return to the headwaters of Bristol Bay, the proposed site of an open-pit gold and copper mine known as the Pebble Mine

Trout Unlimited Lawsuit Is a Win for Salmon, Deals Another Blow to Pebble Mine Trout Unlimited Lawsuit Is a Win for Salmon, Deals Another Blow to Pebble Mine

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

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

A smallmouth bass with evidence of a largemouth bass virus.

Largemouth Bass Virus Has Been Discovered in Wisconsin Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Virus Has Been Discovered in Wisconsin Smallmouth Bass

Angler Richard Nicholson caught the whopper walleye from the Youghiogheny River near his home in Pennsylvania

Son Convinces Father Not to Eat Pennsylvania’s Probable New State-Record Walleye Son Convinces Father Not to Eat Pennsylvania’s Probable New State-Record Walleye

Musky kayak fishing can be extremely productive

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

By Kristine Fischer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington

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

Muskies caught in Canada

With the Border Closed, Canadian Anglers Have the Lakes—and Giant Muskies—to Themselves With the Border Closed, Canadian Anglers Have the Lakes—and Giant Muskies—to Themselves

berkley fishing lab

Gear

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

3 Rods Every Weekend Bass Angler Needs to Catch More Fish 3 Rods Every Weekend Bass Angler Needs to Catch More Fish

By Kristine Fischer

Illinois Record Lake Trout Caught Off Chicago’s Montrose Harbor

Illinois Record Lake Trout Caught Off Chicago’s Montrose Harbor Illinois Record Lake Trout Caught Off Chicago’s Montrose Harbor

Change up your baits to catch more muskie.

How to Catch Post-Spawn Muskie with Smaller Baits How to Catch Post-Spawn Muskie with Smaller Baits

By Kristine Fischer

Arkansas Angler Catches a One-in-a-Million Golden Largemouth Bass

Arkansas Angler Catches a One-in-a-Million Golden Largemouth Bass Arkansas Angler Catches a One-in-a-Million Golden Largemouth Bass

World Record “Meanmouth” Bass Caught in Texas

World Record “Meanmouth” Bass Caught in Texas World Record “Meanmouth” Bass Caught in Texas

Henry Winkler trout fishing.

The Fonz Is Catching Hell for Catching (and Releasing) a Trout The Fonz Is Catching Hell for Catching (and Releasing) a Trout

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

By Jeff Erickson

Anglers holding up giant musky.

Want to Catch a Muskie on a Fly Rod? Never Give Up Want to Catch a Muskie on a Fly Rod? Never Give Up

The new West-Virginia state-record drum weighed close to 30 pounds.

West Virginia Catfish Angler Catches New State-Record Drum West Virginia Catfish Angler Catches New State-Record Drum

Man catches the state-record perch for Pennsylvania.

There’s a New Pennsylvania State-Record Yellow Perch, and It Weighs 3 Pounds There’s a New Pennsylvania State-Record Yellow Perch, and It Weighs 3 Pounds

a pile of asian carp

Fish Food: This New Demand for Asian Carp Might Help Our Waterways Fish Food: This New Demand for Asian Carp Might Help Our Waterways

By Will Brantley

Angler’s First Bass Ever Is Also a State Record Fish

Angler’s First Bass Ever Is Also a State Record Fish Angler’s First Bass Ever Is Also a State Record Fish

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

The Ethics of Fishing for Spawning Trout The Ethics of Fishing for Spawning Trout

By Christine Peterson

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

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

Dustin Chelette with his 10-pound bass

Louisiana Angler Catches Two 10-Pound Bass on Back-to-Back Casts Louisiana Angler Catches Two 10-Pound Bass on Back-to-Back Casts