Sadly, there's no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I've found is that the best lure for trout depends on ...

For many anglers, the arrival of winter ushers in a season of rest and recovery. But for those of us who pursue steelhead, winter is not the time for taking a break. It’s a time to spend long days on ...

The waterfront is lined with a wooden boardwalk perfect for evening strolls. Rocking chairs face the water, inviting you to sit and watch the sunset. It’s impossible to feel rushed when you’re rocking ...

As North Carolina’s oldest town, Bath wears its history like a comfortable old sweater. Founded in 1705, this tiny waterfront community sits where the Pamlico River meets Bath Creek. With fewer than ...

Seasonal changes also play a role in determining which method is more effective. During colder months, when trout are less ...

The deep drawdown at Lookout Point Reservoir creates a "new river" that makes for a unique and good spot to fish and hike.

If there is one given in the world of angling for fish, any fish, it is that big fish eat little fish. Bait anglers use ...

Ozark streams can be at their lowest during fall. That's why paddlers head to the White River below Beaver Dam where there's ample water in every season. Water from deep down in Beaver Lake flows ...

My favorite spots to fly fish offer more than just abundant trout or salmon; I love being surrounded by the majesty of a place, be it the grandeur of the Rockies or the quiet beauty of a Midwestern ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) hatchery personnel are preparing roughly 900 catchable-sized trout for Magic Valley waters. In a Monday announcement, IDFG said that the rainbow trout will be ...

While some states still have formal trout openers, most allow year-round fishing so anglers can get out there even during the depths of winter. Although trout need cold water to survive, when water ...