Freshwater Fishing

Lake Erie walleye fishing presents anglers with an opportunity to catch numbers and size of fish not seen many other places.

Dec 10, 2009 - Jeff Helsdon

Salmon is a name used for a group of different fish species which all are beloved food fish and that has played an important role in history. Read more about the salmon.

Dec 6, 2009 - William Berg Berg

Devil's Lake, famed Perch Capital of the World, isn't region's only wildlife habitat. Secret hideaways for sportsmen who fish, or who hunt or trap furbearers are nearby.

Dec 4, 2009 - Charles Anderson

Competitive college students who are outdoor minded can represent their schools, win scholarships and a national championship as recognized bass fishing athletes.

Nov 11, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

In the spring and summer, largemouth bass are active and aggressive, and will readily pounce on surface lures and topwater baits.

Nov 8, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

Peacock bass are the most popular gamefish that the Amazon rainforest has to offer. They are aggressive, explosive, and strong, and Brazil has prime fishing for them.

Oct 15, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

World-class trout fishing, along with birding and hiking, can be found on the Little Red River in North Central Arkansas.

Oct 8, 2009 - Holly Anderson

Largemouth bass feed throughout the fall season as they are preparing for the slower winter ahead. They prefer big, bulky baits in fall, and one lure does the trick.

Sep 25, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

The California Wild Trout Policy designates various rivers and lakes in an effort to conserve wild trout species and provide recreational angling opportunities.

Sep 25, 2009 - Ret Talbot

The Sandy and Clackamas rivers, along with Eagle Creek, have strong runs of winter steelhead despite being so close to an urban area.

Sep 17, 2009 - Eric Apalategui

Steelhead have the reputation of being hard to catch and harder to land, but these tried and true tactics get the job done in the Pacific Northwest.

Sep 17, 2009 - Eric Apalategui

Smallies thrive in the breath-taking desert streams on Oregon's dry east side. Anglers will find non-stop action in the John Day, Columbia and Snake rivers.

Sep 17, 2009 - Eric Apalategui

Easy access to the lower 24 miles of the Deschutes River is only at the mouth. A cliff-hanging road is an alternative for those with the right vehicle and a lot of guts.

Sep 3, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Early fall is likely the very best time of year to fish for large smallmouth bass. River fishing in September and October is often very productive, and the fish are big.

Aug 31, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

The lower 15 miles of the Deschutes River are accessible to fishermen by hiking, biking or boating. Knowing where to fish this big river improves a fisherman's chances.

Aug 30, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Summer steelhead are in the lower Deschutes River from July into December. Fly fishermen may be in the majority, but spin fishermen just might catch more fish.

Aug 26, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Just 2 hours from Portland, the lower Deschutes River draws hundreds of fishermen in late summer. Those who spin fish do better with select lure choices and colors.

Aug 26, 2009 - Bob Bowers

From July into December, summer steelhead pour into the lower Deschutes River 2 hours from Portland. Proper preparation will insure a safe and rewarding experience.

Aug 26, 2009 - Bob Bowers

On the soggy Oregon Coast, storms often knock winter steelhead angling rivers out of shape, but smaller streams bounce back into fishing condition faster than big rivers.

Aug 22, 2009 - Eric Apalategui

Catch big urban bass living beneath skyscrapers in the Willamette River and near the suburbs at Henry Hagg Lake with these tips and techniques from a local expert.

Aug 21, 2009 - Eric Apalategui

The Umpqua River is becoming world renowned for its huge population of aggressive bass, and several southern Oregon reservoirs also have good angling for bronzebacks.

Aug 20, 2009 - Eric Apalategui

The Siletz, Alsea and Siuslaw are a central coast trio of rivers that are among the state's best angling options when winter steelhead season rolls around.

Aug 16, 2009 - Eric Apalategui

Late summer is the time of year when largemouth bass are most active. Even the bigger fish are liable to chase down lures and baits, so it is best to know what to throw.

Aug 15, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

There are a number of species of catfish available to anglers in the United States, all of which may be caught by fishermen who know what they are doing.

Aug 6, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

The famous bass fishing waters of Lake Okeechobee are teeming once again with fish and the water is good after years of crippling catastrophes.

Jul 19, 2009 - Susan Etchey