Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...

Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

COLUMBUS − If you’re planning that first fishing trip of the new spring, the Buckeye State has plenty of options if you want a smaller location than a trip to Lake Erie. Below is a list of Ohio’s Top ...

Excess water has disrupted fishing on our big lakes and rivers, but you can enjoy superb fishing on small lakes around Arkansas. Excellent fishing is available on the White River backwaters in the ...

I fish Lake Superior for lake trout all winter—through sometimes questionable ice or rare calm open-water days—because some ...

Beat the bushes or fish the flats to catch crappie. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends fishing along flats adjacent to the river channel. Good places to try include flats near Point 12, the Camp ...

MULDOON — My friend Maurice Estlinbaum sat, boat tied to a dead tree, casting into a bathroom-sized spot along the outside edge of a line of aquatic vegetation in a small lake on land owned by his ...

Bluegill, bass, northern pike, yellow perch and trout can be found in the lakes, river and streams of this state park. Rifle River Recreation Area in northern Lower Michigan is teeming with ways to ...