How State Fisheries Regulations Are Made
State fisheries regulations are the end result of years — sometimes decades — of biological data, fieldwork, modeling, and public input.
Make Your Own Fishing Baits at Home
With a small workspace and a few basic tools, it’s easy for anglers to make baits that flat-out catch fish and often cost less than store-bought tackle.
Exotic Fish in the Florida Canals
An astonishing array of species inhabits South Florida’s canals, including imported species you’ll catch nowhere else in the country.
The Best Bass Fishing Lakes in Texas
While such a list will always be a dynamic one, we take a look at the state’s best bass lakes for bass of trophy proportions in 2025.
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Top Fishing News of the Week
73-Pound South Carolina Blue Catfish Caught And Released
Caleb Jackson was on a four-day Valentine’s fishing trip with his fiancée to Lake Moultrie when they hooked a blue catfish for the ages.Kayak Angler Caught And Released 18.75-Pound California Bass
Damian Thao already had a banner morning of big bass action before netting the impressive largemouth on Feb. 15.Catching a big striper through the ice has been a longtime “bucket list” dream for Luke Howard.
Recreational Sturgeon “Season” Lasts 48 Minutes for Mich. Lake
Brett Trapanier speared the biggest sturgeon during the Feb. 7 event — a 64-inch female weighing a tad over 79 pounds.
