After breaking off the huge bass once, Bennett Bullard worked the fish for more than an hour until it ate the same lure a ...

What most people see as an easy way to catch big fish hides a much darker reality beneath the surface. Behind the scenes, massive trophy catfish are being removed from public rivers and placed into ...

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City Park hosts countless events each year, but few have a richer history than the annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo, the oldest freshwater rodeo in the country. This year’s rodeo on March 28 marks the ...

South Carolina is becoming a big catch. The state was named as a top-five fishing destination in the nation, according to a recent study.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced its commemorative Fish Ohio Pin for 2026 for anglers who report catching trophy-sized fish.

Fishing shouldn't have been so bad on such a pretty day.

Catching big carp takes patience, the right setup, and an understanding of fish behavior. With the right bait, location, and timing, anglers can improve their chances of landing larger fish ...

A bass angling friend told Rod Martinez in late February that the fish were really biting at Lake Monticello. Martinez headed ...

People who fish are required to abide by the many laws that are designed to promote the longevity of the species they're pursuing. That includes caps on ...

Catching three key pelagic species, sailfish, blackfin tuna and wahoo, in one day provides both fun and fine table fare.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources surveys the diverse and important Great Lakes fisheries every year between April and November. Crews from research stations in Marquette, Charlevoix, ...