Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled New York’s six Free Fishing Days for 2025, an initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation without the need for a fishing ...

As fishing goes, the sturgeon spearing season on Black Lake may be the shortest in the country: Six fish long. Starting at 8 a.m. on Feb. 1, about 500 fishers hoped to throw spears at sturgeon passing ...

The U.S. Postal Service unveils its Freshwater Fishing Lures Forever stamps at Bass Pro Shops’ Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, MO, on March 13, 2025.

Willie Pipkin is a lifelong resident of Austin, Texas, where he plays guitar for a living. But his real passion is bass ...

From the column: "As a former fishing guide, I dealt with lots of people who might only fish a time or two a year and that ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has partnered with libraries across the state to provide a free ...

On the heels of an actual winter in Central Florida, it appears spring has sprung. Good fishing should follow. And let's ...

Introduction The simple act of using the right fishing hook can significantly elevate an angler success rate regardless of whether youre pursuing freshwater trout or offshore tuna Modern fish hooks re ...

Ice conditions in most freshwater and tidal areas have ... March 4 to the last Saturday in March. Closure 0 areas are not closed but are managed under the put-and-take rules – a daily creel of five ...

The latest generation of saltwater baitcasters are versatile, comfortable and virtually foolproof. Here are five reasons you ...

Catch more jumbo perch with these top 5 ice fishing rigs. From tungsten jigs to tandem setups, discover proven techniques for ...

The deep freeze has iced up many of the lakes in New Jersey and fishermen are digging holes and catching perch and pickerel ...