Trout Fishing

Trout fishing tips and tactics that will work in western rivers, eastern streams, and everywhere in between.

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The author tests one of the best trout rods

Gear

The Best Trout Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Trout Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

A West Virginia angler holds up a state-record trout.

Father-Son Fishing Trip Nets a New State-Record Tiger Trout in West Virginia Father-Son Fishing Trip Nets a New State-Record Tiger Trout in West Virginia

trout high water

How to Catch Trout in High Water and Blown-Out Rivers How to Catch Trout in High Water and Blown-Out Rivers

A trout jumping

There’s No Place I’d Rather Be Than Rural Ireland, Especially When the Trout Are Rising There’s No Place I’d Rather Be Than Rural Ireland, Especially When the Trout Are Rising

The author tested the best trout lures in a wide variety of locations.

Gear

The 10 Best Trout Lures of 2025, Proven Fish Catchers for All Trout Species The 10 Best Trout Lures of 2025, Proven Fish Catchers for All Trout Species

Understanding the 3 Types of Trout Streams (and How to Fish Them) Understanding the 3 Types of Trout Streams (and How to Fish Them)

Quick Strike Podcast: Why the Flatfish Is the Ultimate Winter Bait Quick Strike Podcast: Why the Flatfish Is the Ultimate Winter Bait

lake trout fishing

Podcast: How to Catch Giant Lake Trout from Shore Podcast: How to Catch Giant Lake Trout from Shore

A man in sunglasses holds a large rainbow trout.

Virginia Fisherman Sets State Record with a Giant Rainbow Trout He Lost Twice Virginia Fisherman Sets State Record with a Giant Rainbow Trout He Lost Twice

By Alice Jones Webb

3 Top Salmon Egg Presentations for Catching Trout 3 Top Salmon Egg Presentations for Catching Trout

A man in a camo shirt holds up a bow and a brown trout.

South Dakota Bowfisherman Shoots 6-Pound Brown Trout, Setting a New State Record and Drawing the Ire of Purists South Dakota Bowfisherman Shoots 6-Pound Brown Trout, Setting a New State Record and Drawing the Ire of Purists

By Alice Jones Webb

fall trout fishing

Podcast: The “Fall Feed Bag” Is Mostly a Trout Fishing Myth Podcast: The “Fall Feed Bag” Is Mostly a Trout Fishing Myth

The best fly rods for trout tested by the author

Gear

The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

bass lure trout

How to Catch Giant Trout on Bass Lures How to Catch Giant Trout on Bass Lures

Teen holds up large tiger trout.

Teen’s First Tiger Trout from His Home Lake Is a New Wyoming Record Teen’s First Tiger Trout from His Home Lake Is a New Wyoming Record

By Alice Jones Webb

A smiling fisherman holds up a fat cutthroat trout.

‘It’s What I Live For.’ Angler Breaks Tennessee Cutthroat Record on a Fishing Trip with His Buddies ‘It’s What I Live For.’ Angler Breaks Tennessee Cutthroat Record on a Fishing Trip with His Buddies

trout fishing at night

Podcast: How to Catch Giant Trout at Night Podcast: How to Catch Giant Trout at Night

idaho tiger trout

Idaho Angler Lands Record Breaking Tiger Trout Idaho Angler Lands Record Breaking Tiger Trout

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Gear

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

no trespassing sign

Here’s What National Water Access Issues Can Teach Us About Losing Our Favorite Fishing Spots Here’s What National Water Access Issues Can Teach Us About Losing Our Favorite Fishing Spots