Float trips represent the purest form of river fishing. You launch at one point, drift downstream fishing water that bank anglers never reach, and take...

Updated January 2026 | Fished wild trout streams in PA, NC, VA, and TN over 15 years Personal Best: 14-inch wild brook trout, Seneca Creek,...

Every spring and fall, state fish and wildlife agencies release millions of trout into public waters. These stocking events create instant fishing opportunities for anglers...

Updated January 2026 | I have lottery permits for 3 of these waters – here is what the application process is really like Pro tip:...

Not every fishing trip needs to involve trout streams or cold mountain water. Some of the most productive fishing in America happens in warm, murky...

Updated January 2026 | Based on fishing 12 different tailwaters across 6 states Best Tailwater Experience: Below Beaver Dam on the White River, Arkansas –...

Fishing Guide Part 1 Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing Techniques: From Beginners to Advanced Anglers Freshwater fishing offers endless variety and challenge for anglers of...

Deep below the earth’s surface, water emerges at a constant temperature regardless of what the thermometer reads above ground. These spring-fed waters create year-round trout...

National wildlife refuges exist primarily for waterfowl and habitat conservation. Fishing ranks low on the priority list—which is exactly why these waters fish so well....

Every angler dreams of finding that perfect stretch of water where the only sounds are casting lines and rising fish. National forests hold thousands of...