Freshwater(Page 8)

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

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tiger muskie CT

Angler Surprised to Catch Two Huge Tiger Muskies in Connecticut Reservoir Angler Surprised to Catch Two Huge Tiger Muskies in Connecticut Reservoir

daniels CO record brookie

Giant Colorado Brook Trout Breaks 75-Year-Old State Record Giant Colorado Brook Trout Breaks 75-Year-Old State Record

The Teckel Sprinker is one of the best frog lures

How to Catch Snakeheads How to Catch Snakeheads

By Scott Einsmann

Ultra-Rare Orange Smallmouth Bass Caught in Michigan Ultra-Rare Orange Smallmouth Bass Caught in Michigan

Smallmouth bass

Why Smallmouth Bass Are One of the Most Dangerous Fish in the Country Why Smallmouth Bass Are One of the Most Dangerous Fish in the Country

Largemouth bass

Are Fishing Apps Doing More Harm Than Good? Are Fishing Apps Doing More Harm Than Good?

After the Covid Bump, Fishing Participation Is Still on the Rise in America

After the Covid Bump, Fishing Participation Is Still on the Rise in America After the Covid Bump, Fishing Participation Is Still on the Rise in America

By Keegan Sentner

GA shoal bass state record tie

Georgia Angler Catches Giant Shoal Bass, Ties State Record Georgia Angler Catches Giant Shoal Bass, Ties State Record

By Keegan Sentner

FG Knot: How to Tie It and Why You Should Use It FG Knot: How to Tie It and Why You Should Use It

alligator gar in Falcon Reservoir TPWD

Giant Alligator Gar: Trash Fish or Trophy Gamefish? Giant Alligator Gar: Trash Fish or Trophy Gamefish?

angler with maryland snakehead

Maryland Will Pay You to Catch, Kill, and Report Tagged Northern Snakeheads Maryland Will Pay You to Catch, Kill, and Report Tagged Northern Snakeheads

Muskie fishing.

Catching Muskie and Pike in Warm Water Can Kill Them Catching Muskie and Pike in Warm Water Can Kill Them

By Kristine Fischer

Channel catfish and hotdogs.

Hotdogs are the Best Bait for Catching Summertime Channel Catfish Hotdogs are the Best Bait for Catching Summertime Channel Catfish

Trophy lake trout catch.

Angler Wins Lake Superior Tournament with Massive Lake Trout Angler Wins Lake Superior Tournament with Massive Lake Trout

Are Hybrid Tiger Bass the Key to Growing Trophy Largemouth in the Mid-South? Are Hybrid Tiger Bass the Key to Growing Trophy Largemouth in the Mid-South?

The world record trout.

The Biggest Trout of All Time The Biggest Trout of All Time

By Ken Perrotte

screngrab the fonz trout fishing Idaho

The Fonz Isn’t Letting Internet Haters Stop Him From Catching Monster Trout The Fonz Isn’t Letting Internet Haters Stop Him From Catching Monster Trout

New York record smallmouth bass

New Record Smallmouth Bass Caught in New York? New Record Smallmouth Bass Caught in New York?

Kanawha Blue Cats

Record-Breaking Streak Continues on West Virginia’s Kanawha River Record-Breaking Streak Continues on West Virginia’s Kanawha River

Van Dette with record redear sunfish from Lake Blackshear

Georgia Angler Sets Lake Record with a Giant Shellcracker Georgia Angler Sets Lake Record with a Giant Shellcracker

travis wendt idaho smallie

Idaho Fishing Guide Catches and Releases New State-Record Smallmouth Bass Idaho Fishing Guide Catches and Releases New State-Record Smallmouth Bass

Melanistic alligator gar are especially rare. Two texas anglers caught one in a marsh

Anglers in Texas Catch Rare Melanistic Alligator Gar Anglers in Texas Catch Rare Melanistic Alligator Gar

Wisconsin DNR: “ It’s Very Possible That a World Record Muskie Is Swimming in Green Bay”

Wisconsin DNR: “ It’s Very Possible That a World Record Muskie Is Swimming in Green Bay” Wisconsin DNR: “ It’s Very Possible That a World Record Muskie Is Swimming in Green Bay”

5 Million Pure-Strain ‘Lone Star’ Bass Will Be Stocked in Texas Lakes to Grow the State’s Trophy Largemouth Potential

5 Million Pure-Strain ‘Lone Star’ Bass Will Be Stocked in Texas Lakes to Grow the State’s Trophy Largemouth Potential 5 Million Pure-Strain ‘Lone Star’ Bass Will Be Stocked in Texas Lakes to Grow the State’s Trophy Largemouth Potential

Fisherman Catches Giant 5-Pound Redear Sunfish on Lake Havasu

Fisherman Catches Giant 5-Pound Redear Sunfish on Lake Havasu Fisherman Catches Giant 5-Pound Redear Sunfish on Lake Havasu

By Gerry Bethge

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

The Biggest Panfish of All Time

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

By Ken Perrotte

Giant state-record blue catfish out of Mississippi.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Rare Golden Bluegill Caught in Minnesota

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

Giant Louisiana Crappie Nearly Beats State Record

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Minnesota Ice Fisherman Catches Rare Golden Crappie 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 Idaho Biologists Catch and Release Three 10-Foot, 500-Plus Pound Sturgeon

Where the Road Runs Out: Passing on a Fishing Tradition

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

How to Texas Rig

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.

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

The same baits will work on river and lake smallmouths.

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

By Kristine Fischer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

New South Dakota Record Smallmouth Caught, Weighed, Released

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

Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington

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