Fishing Information

Last week, during a couple consecutive guide trips targeting smallmouth bass on northwestern Pennsylvania's Allegheny River, I was reminded about the difference a day can make.

If you're new to fishing, knowing how to find structure and understanding how fish relate to it will dramatically improve your ability to find and catch fish.

September is often the time of year when baitfish transition from deep to shallow water and bass often follow and so should you.

Clumps of baitfish can be located by sonar. Look for pieces of isolated shallow cover with baitfish nearby; these areas will often hold bass. Exactly how shallow depends on the lake; 15 feet is often a good depth, but that’s not a firm rule either.

In the United States alone, 1,154 native fish species can be found. This being said, many anglers tend to focus all of their fishing attention on one or two species, often forgetting about what their local lakes and reservoirs have to offer. In the Southern part of the U.S., bass fishing is definitely king, with crappie fishing a close second.

So, I learned a valuable lesson while fishing, and here is how it went. I met up with my fishing partner at about 5:30 a.m. for a day on Trail Creek, in LaPorte County, Indiana. When we launched our boat, it was still prett dark outside, so seeing anything was very difficult.

For the past 10 years, my increasing angling focus on Alaska and Canada was fueled by the quest to fish for salmon. Whether by river, stream, or open ocean, I was happy to pursue pink, coho, and the mighty Chinook.

Talk to most hard-core anglers, successful tournament pros or fishing guides and they'll tell you that fishing memories is a common mistake.

1. Crappies

When fishing slows on your local lake because of hot weather, here’s some options.

During daylight hours of summer months, fish usually move further from shore, making it even harder for bank fishermen. That’s when you need to think about bank fishing at night. Test these fishing tips for night fishing.