Freshwater(Page 9)

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

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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

Largemouth 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

Smallmouth Bass

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

berkley fishing lab

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.

Largemouth Bass

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

Change up your baits to catch more muskie.

Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Catch Post-Spawn Muskie with Smaller Baits 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 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 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 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 Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record

An angler holds a brown trout in his hand.

Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season 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 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 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Fishing for Brown Trout and Steelhead on the High and Mighty Niagara River

The Top 10 Best Alaska Fishing Trips 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 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 Best Baits: 15 Hottest Lures for Panfish

By David A. Brown

pickled pike in a jar

Pike and Muskie Fishing

How to Pickle Pike How to Pickle Pike

By Jamie Carlson

the ten best national parks for fishing

10 National Parks That Have Awesome Fishing 10 National Parks That Have Awesome Fishing

trout fishing nymph lures

How to Catch Stocked Trout After the Rush of Opening Day How to Catch Stocked Trout After the Rush of Opening Day

Kansas River flathead catfish

Catfish Fishing

Tips for Catching Trophy Flathead Catfish Tips for Catching Trophy Flathead Catfish

By Keith Sutton

wabatongushi lake walleye fishing

How We Fished Our Way Along the Canadian Railway 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 The 7 Best Waters to Catch a Trophy Muskie

Battle Scarred Wisconsin Brown Trout

How to Catch Bruiser Brown Trout How to Catch Bruiser Brown Trout

Spoonbill fishing

How To Catch Giant Paddlefish with Giant Hooks How To Catch Giant Paddlefish with Giant Hooks

Sabiki rig fishing

Sabiki Rigs: The Greatest Rig Ever Made Sabiki Rigs: The Greatest Rig Ever Made

Fishing Maine’s Arctic Char

Fishing Maine’s Arctic Char Fishing Maine’s Arctic Char

smoked-pike-brandade

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Forget the Bones: How to Smoke Northern Pike and Make a Tasty Dip with It 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 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 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 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 Great Lakes Fishing Guide: The 26 Best Places to Fish

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 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 Meet the 20 Best Anglers on the Planet

By Brian McCombie

40 Meanest Fish

40 Meanest Fish 40 Meanest Fish

The Best Fishing Songs of All Time

The Best Fishing Songs of All Time The Best Fishing Songs of All Time

By Gerry Bethge

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Largemouth Bass

The REAL Story of the World Record Bass The REAL Story of the World Record Bass

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

Legendary 25-Pound Bass Goes Belly Up

Largemouth Bass

Legendary 25-Pound Bass Goes Belly Up Legendary 25-Pound Bass Goes Belly Up

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

white crappie vs. black crappie

Crappie Fishing

Crappies by Degrees Crappies by Degrees

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Summer Pike Summer Pike

By Dick Sternberg

5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies

Crappie Fishing

5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies 5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies

By Keith Sutton