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The new New York state-record bowfin, caught in 2021.

New York Confirms a New State-Record Bowfin New York Confirms a New State-Record Bowfin

Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care

Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care

By Gerry Bethge

Kevin VanDam winner

Meet the Guys Who Changed the World of Hunting and Fishing Meet the Guys Who Changed the World of Hunting and Fishing

By Outdoor Life

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

A Group of Free Divers Speared a Tarpon off the Coast of New Jersey

A Group of Free Divers Speared a Tarpon off the Coast of New Jersey A Group of Free Divers Speared a Tarpon off the Coast of New Jersey

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

South Dakota angler Todd Thesenvitz was the victim of a freak fishing accident.

South Dakota Angler Nearly Dies When Bottom-Bumper Rig Pierces His Heart South Dakota Angler Nearly Dies When Bottom-Bumper Rig Pierces His Heart

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

texas record shark

1,000-Pound Tiger Shark Caught in Texas Fishing Tournament 1,000-Pound Tiger Shark Caught in Texas Fishing Tournament

Dead fish that succumbed to red tide on the Florida coast.

Red Tide Is Killing Millions of Fish on the Gulf Coast Red Tide Is Killing Millions of Fish on the Gulf Coast

Potential World-Record Tiger Trout Caught in Washington

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

Mississippi state-record swordfish.

New Mississippi State-Record Swordfish Nets Nearly $300,000 Prize New Mississippi State-Record Swordfish Nets Nearly $300,000 Prize

Colorado angler with one of her world-record line class catches.

Angler Lands Her Ninth IGFA World-Record Fish…From the Shore Angler Lands Her Ninth IGFA World-Record Fish…From the Shore

World-record snook from Cabo.

New World-Record Snook Caught in Cabo New World-Record Snook Caught in Cabo

drought in joshua tree

Fishing Closures, Wildfire Prevention, and “Rattlesnakes Everywhere”: Drought is Taking a Toll on Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation in the West Fishing Closures, Wildfire Prevention, and “Rattlesnakes Everywhere”: Drought is Taking a Toll on Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation in the West

The largest migration on the planet consists of marine life.

The Largest Migration on Earth Happens in the Ocean, Every Single Night The Largest Migration on Earth Happens in the Ocean, Every Single Night

columbia record tarpon

Is This the Biggest Tarpon Ever Caught? Is This the Biggest Tarpon Ever Caught?

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

A surge in fishing pressure is a thorny problem fisheries biologists are currently trying to understand.

Fishing Pressure Increased During COVID. Is That a Bad Thing for Gamefish Populations? Fishing Pressure Increased During COVID. Is That a Bad Thing for Gamefish Populations?

By Christine Peterson

Sara Parker Pauley with a spring turkey

Q&A: New President of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Talks About an Evolving Conservation Model Q&A: New President of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Talks About an Evolving Conservation Model

By Andrew McKean

Fishing flooded water for bass.

How to Catch More Floodwater Fish When Lake and River Levels Rise How to Catch More Floodwater Fish When Lake and River Levels Rise

By Kristine Fischer

The Outdoor Life digital edition

All-New Digital Edition: The Alaska Issue All-New Digital Edition: The Alaska Issue

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

New York Biologists Net 159-Pound Record Sturgeon at Oneida Lake

New York Biologists Net 159-Pound Record Sturgeon at Oneida Lake New York Biologists Net 159-Pound Record Sturgeon at Oneida Lake

Possible World-Record Bullhead Caught in Louisiana

Possible World-Record Bullhead Caught in Louisiana Possible World-Record Bullhead Caught in Louisiana

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

Heavy Metal Heavy Metal

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

10 of the Nastiest Freshwater Fish on the Planet

10 of the Nastiest Freshwater Fish on the Planet 10 of the Nastiest Freshwater Fish on the Planet

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

A 240-Pound, Century-Old Lake Sturgeon Was Caught in the Detroit River

A 240-Pound, Century-Old Lake Sturgeon Was Caught in the Detroit River A 240-Pound, Century-Old Lake Sturgeon Was Caught in the Detroit River

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

Don't be intimidated to get your start in fly fishing.

How to Buy a Fly Fishing Rod if You’re a Life-Long Bait Fisherman How to Buy a Fly Fishing Rod if You’re a Life-Long Bait Fisherman

By Ryan Chelius

Outdoor Life digital editions on tablet and mobile.

Coming Soon: Outdoor Life Digital Editions Coming Soon: Outdoor Life Digital Editions

By Alex Robinson

Restoring eelgrass to Florida's rivers is critical for sportfish.

Restoring Eeelgrass to Florida’s St. Johns River Helps Hard-Hit Sportfish Habitat Restoring Eeelgrass to Florida’s St. Johns River Helps Hard-Hit Sportfish Habitat

Marshes disappearing in Mobile Bay, Alabama.

The Marshes of Alabama’s Mobile Bay Are Disappearing—Fast The Marshes of Alabama’s Mobile Bay Are Disappearing—Fast

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

Brown trout registered on the colorado river in Arizona.

Anglers Offered a Bounty for Catching Brown Trout on the Colorado River in Arizona Anglers Offered a Bounty for Catching Brown Trout on the Colorado River in Arizona

A kill switch or Engine Cut-Off Switch.

Heads Up for Boaters: Start Using Your Motor’s Kill Switch or You Could Get Fined By the Coast Guard Heads Up for Boaters: Start Using Your Motor’s Kill Switch or You Could Get Fined By the Coast Guard

Go For Smoke How to turn bland fish into a culinary delight

Go For Smoke How to turn bland fish into a culinary delight Go For Smoke How to turn bland fish into a culinary delight

By Dave Scroppo

Sharks on Ice Sharks on Ice

Man whitewater rafting down a river.

A Whitewater Fishing Adventure on The New River A Whitewater Fishing Adventure on The New River

great white shark

Video: Great White Shark Caught (and Released) from Florida’s Pensacola Beach Video: Great White Shark Caught (and Released) from Florida’s Pensacola Beach

By Alan Clemons

An angler holds up a large walleye.

This Pending State Record Is the Latest Big Walleye Out of the Dakotas This Pending State Record Is the Latest Big Walleye Out of the Dakotas

By Alan Clemons

A woman smiles and poses while holding a large muskie fish.

Two New York Anglers Catch 81 Muskies In One Season Two New York Anglers Catch 81 Muskies In One Season

By Alan Clemons

Lahontan cutthroat trout.

Fly Angler Catches (and Releases) Rare, Massive Trout in Nevada Fly Angler Catches (and Releases) Rare, Massive Trout in Nevada

By Alan Clemons

Three fishing boats on the water.

Fishing Etiquette 101: How to Be a Responsible Angler on Your Home Waters Fishing Etiquette 101: How to Be a Responsible Angler on Your Home Waters

By T. Edward Nickens

An angler holds up a largemouth bass.

Texas Lakes Are Blowing Up Right Now With Giant Bass Texas Lakes Are Blowing Up Right Now With Giant Bass

By Alan Clemons

Frozen fish winter storm.

Massive Fish and Wildlife Kills in the Wake of Southern Ice Storm Massive Fish and Wildlife Kills in the Wake of Southern Ice Storm

By Alan Clemons

A Brood X Cicada on lush green things.

3 Perfect Fly Ties For This Spring’s Cicada Swarmageddon 3 Perfect Fly Ties For This Spring’s Cicada Swarmageddon

By Dave Karczynski