Freshwater(Page 11)

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

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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

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.

How to Prep and Cook Largemouth Bass Fillets for Fried Deliciousness How to Prep and Cook Largemouth Bass Fillets for Fried Deliciousness

Two anglers holding up a large blue catfish.

How to Catch a 100-Pound Catfish How to Catch a 100-Pound Catfish

Brent Chapman holding up a largemouth bass.

10 Tips to Troubleshoot Your Bass Fishing Woes 10 Tips to Troubleshoot Your Bass Fishing Woes

Edwin Evers fishing off the front of a Bass Pro sport fishing boat.

12 Ways to Hunt Down Big Bass 12 Ways to Hunt Down Big Bass

Ott Defoe holding up a MLF trophy.

10 Bass Mysteries Solved 10 Bass Mysteries Solved

Brian Bashore with a big post-spawn walleye.

10 Best Ways to Catch More and Bigger Walleyes 10 Best Ways to Catch More and Bigger Walleyes

By Brian Bashore

Steven Pennaz holding up a large walleye.

10 Tough Walleye Questions Answered 10 Tough Walleye Questions Answered

A dropback steelhead fish in the river.

How to Catch Dropback Steelhead in the Spring How to Catch Dropback Steelhead in the Spring

small river walleye boatside.

How to Catch Big Walleyes in Little Rivers How to Catch Big Walleyes in Little Rivers

By Alex Robinson

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

The Rio Chama in New Mexico

Lawyers, Trout, and Money—The Crazy Story Behind the Water Access Battle in New Mexico Lawyers, Trout, and Money—The Crazy Story Behind the Water Access Battle in New Mexico

By Christine Peterson

Cherry with a life-changing trophy.

Gear

The Best Lures of The Bassmaster Classic The Best Lures of The Bassmaster Classic

5 old school trout flies on a beige background.

Stock Up on these Overlooked, Old-School Trout Flies Stock Up on these Overlooked, Old-School Trout Flies

Joe Cermele with a heavy lake trout from Lake Granby in Colorado.

Use Big Baits to Catch Giant Lake Trout Through The Ice Use Big Baits to Catch Giant Lake Trout Through The Ice

Angler holding a bluegill caught while icefishing

5 Bluegill Facts That Will Help You Catch More Fish 5 Bluegill Facts That Will Help You Catch More Fish

By Dr. Jason A. Halfen

Angler holding up a pike caught while ice fishing.

3 Killer Ice Fishing Tactics For Mid-Winter Pike, Walleyes, and Panfish 3 Killer Ice Fishing Tactics For Mid-Winter Pike, Walleyes, and Panfish

By Dr. Jason A. Halfen

As Fall tails off into Winter, Rebekka Redd starts to target these big northern pike with a slower retrieve.

Early Winter is the Best Time to Catch Your Biggest Pike or Muskie on the Fly Early Winter is the Best Time to Catch Your Biggest Pike or Muskie on the Fly

By Ben Duchesney

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 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

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 Shiner Guides of Florida are the Kings of Stress-Free Big-Bass Fishing

The Shiner Guides of Florida are the Kings of Stress-Free Big-Bass Fishing The Shiner Guides of Florida are the Kings of Stress-Free Big-Bass Fishing

By Pete Robbins

The Top 10 Best Alaska Fishing Trips The Top 10 Best Alaska Fishing Trips

Expert Night Fishing Tips for Catching Bigger Bass

Expert Night Fishing Tips for Catching Bigger Bass Expert Night Fishing Tips for Catching Bigger Bass

By Travis Faulkner

Catch Big Bass in Muddy Water With the Right Lure

Catch Big Bass in Muddy Water With the Right Lure Catch Big Bass in Muddy Water With the Right Lure

By David A. Brown

11 Bass Fishing Myths That Are Keeping You From Landing a Trophy

11 Bass Fishing Myths That Are Keeping You From Landing a Trophy 11 Bass Fishing Myths That Are Keeping You From Landing a Trophy

By Pete Robbins

Catch Giant Pike When the Summer Heat is On

Catch Giant Pike When the Summer Heat is On Catch Giant Pike When the Summer Heat is On

How to Sneak an Epic Day of Fishing into Your Summer Family Vacation

How to Sneak an Epic Day of Fishing into Your Summer Family Vacation How to Sneak an Epic Day of Fishing into Your Summer Family Vacation

By Mark Modoski

Best Baits: 15 Hottest Lures for Panfish

Gear

Best Baits: 15 Hottest Lures for Panfish Best Baits: 15 Hottest Lures for Panfish

By David A. Brown

Lessons from the Trout Ninja: How to Catch Monster Brown Trout in Small Streams

Lessons from the Trout Ninja: How to Catch Monster Brown Trout in Small Streams Lessons from the Trout Ninja: How to Catch Monster Brown Trout in Small Streams

Tips and Tactics for Catching More Slab Crappies this Spring

Tips and Tactics for Catching More Slab Crappies this Spring Tips and Tactics for Catching More Slab Crappies this Spring

By Andrew Pegman

Swimbaits for Bass: Build the Right Rig on Any Budget

Swimbaits for Bass: Build the Right Rig on Any Budget Swimbaits for Bass: Build the Right Rig on Any Budget

By Mark Modoski

Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly

Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly

small rainbow trout on the kamchatka river

Chasing Wild Rainbow Trout on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Chasing Wild Rainbow Trout on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

winter largemouth bass fishing boat side

Use Blade Baits and Spoons to Catch Winter Bass Use Blade Baits and Spoons to Catch Winter Bass

By Pete Robbins

trout fishing in the net

3 Egg-Fly Tricks to Catch More Steelhead 3 Egg-Fly Tricks to Catch More Steelhead

pickled pike in a jar

How to Pickle Pike How to Pickle Pike

By Jamie Carlson

bank fishing with ol guide life chair

Fishing the St. Croix River for Lefty’s Last Bass Fishing the St. Croix River for Lefty’s Last Bass

By David Karczynski

ol guide life bunk house tent on river shore

Rafting and Camping for Wisconsin Wilderness Smallmouths Rafting and Camping for Wisconsin Wilderness Smallmouths

By David Karczynski

bluegill tiny bug flys

Fish Bluegill Bugs on a Fly Rod for Old-School Summer Kicks Fish Bluegill Bugs on a Fly Rod for Old-School Summer Kicks

fly fisherman with net on back

9 Easily Avoidable Mistakes Beginner Fly Anglers Make 9 Easily Avoidable Mistakes Beginner Fly Anglers Make

By Sage Marshall

largemouth bass caught on popping frog

4 Bass Bait Lessons from a Topwater Legend 4 Bass Bait Lessons from a Topwater Legend

By Pete Robbins

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

lake michigan fishing giant trout

Catching Giant Trout on the Great Lakes Catching Giant Trout on the Great Lakes

Kansas River flathead catfish

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

By Keith Sutton

father and son fishing

Boys in Big Country: A Father-Son Fishing Trip to Alaska Boys in Big Country: A Father-Son Fishing Trip to Alaska

By Anthony Licata

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

alaskan salmon illustration

The Last Kings of the Wild The Last Kings of the Wild

By Chuck Thompson

Green Bay Muskie fishing

The 7 Best Waters to Catch a Trophy Muskie The 7 Best Waters to Catch a Trophy Muskie

blue cat fishing in shallow water

Shallow-Water Tactics for Catching Super-Sized Blue Catfish Shallow-Water Tactics for Catching Super-Sized Blue Catfish

By Michael Pearce

how to tie an murdich minnow fly

How to Tie an All-Species Murdich Minnow Fly in 5 Steps How to Tie an All-Species Murdich Minnow Fly in 5 Steps

florida fishing clown knifefish

Florida’s Freak-Show Fishing Slam Florida’s Freak-Show Fishing Slam

By Nick Honachefsky

big bass fishing tactics

Big-Fish Tactics for Open-Water Winter Smallmouth Bass Big-Fish Tactics for Open-Water Winter Smallmouth Bass

bryan sathre and sabin rasmus pike fishing

2 Killer Late-Season Rigs for Big Pike Through the Ice 2 Killer Late-Season Rigs for Big Pike Through the Ice

El Salto fishing guide Juan Rodriguez

3 Bass Fishing Secrets from the Guides of Lake El Salto 3 Bass Fishing Secrets from the Guides of Lake El Salto

By Gerry Bethge

Brian Brosdahl panfishing for bluegill

How to Icefish for Panfish Like a Pro this Winter How to Icefish for Panfish Like a Pro this Winter

Ross Grothe with a tip-up-caught- Mille Lacs walleye

3 Tricks to Catch Big Walleyes in Cold Water 3 Tricks to Catch Big Walleyes in Cold Water

By James Brandt

Myster World Record Bass Illustration

Cold Case: Solving the Mystery Behind the World-Record Bass of Demopolis, Alabama Cold Case: Solving the Mystery Behind the World-Record Bass of Demopolis, Alabama

By Robert DeWitt

Paul Vertrees Trout Fishing in Arkansas

Why You Should Try Tenkara Fishing for Trout Why You Should Try Tenkara Fishing for Trout

By James Brandt

Wayne Shelby fishes a one-pound bluegill

Farmpond Fishing for Bluegills with Crickets and Cane Poles Farmpond Fishing for Bluegills with Crickets and Cane Poles

By Jeff Johnston

A northern Wisconsin muskie

You Should Flyfish for Muskies—Here Are 3 Tips to Get You Started You Should Flyfish for Muskies—Here Are 3 Tips to Get You Started

By David Karczynski

Battle Scarred Wisconsin Brown Trout

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