Fishing Spots

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...

Wild trout are born in gravel, raised on natural food, and educated by predators and anglers from the moment they hatch. They behave differently than...

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...

Some of the best fishing water in America isn’t open to the public. Or rather, it is open, but only to those who plan far...

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...

The concrete walls of hydroelectric dams do something remarkable for fishermen. They create current in otherwise still reservoirs, concentrate baitfish in predictable locations, and maintain...

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...

Whether you’re picking up a rod for the first time or looking to expand your skills, mastering a few fundamental techniques can transform your fishing...