Latest in this archive
Catfish Fishing Regulations in Nebraska: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Nebraska takes catfish seriously — seriously enough to name the channel catfish its official state fish.
Category archive
Category: Fish
Explore the vast world of fish — aquatic vertebrates inhabiting freshwater lakes, rivers, and the deep ocean, ranging from colorful tropical species and sharks to bizarre deep-sea creatures and popular aquarium fish.
472 stories
Bass Fishing Regulations in Maryland: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Maryland offers some of the most diverse bass fishing on the East Coast, from tidal Potomac tributaries packed with largemouth to the rocky upper reaches of the Potomac River where smallmouth thrive.
Spearfishing Laws in Delaware: What You Need to Know Before You Dive
Delaware may be the second-smallest state in the country, but its waters offer a surprising range of fishing environments — from freshwater millponds and tidal rivers to Delaware Bay and the Atlantic surf near Indian River Inlet.
Bowfishing Laws in New Mexico: What You Need to Know Before You Shoot
Bowfishing in New Mexico puts you on some of the Southwest’s most productive warm-water reservoirs, with common carp and other rough fish moving into the shallows throughout the warmer months.
Bass Fishing Regulations in Alaska: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Alaska is one of the most extraordinary fishing destinations in the United States — but when it comes to bass fishing regulations in Alaska, the rules work very differently than in any other state.
Spearfishing Laws in Nevada: What You Need to Know Before You Dive
Nevada may be known for its desert landscape, but the Silver State holds more than 200 lakes and reservoirs and 600 streams and rivers — and a handful of those waters are open to spearfishing.
Catfish Fishing Regulations in Kentucky: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Kentucky’s rivers, reservoirs, and lakes hold some of the finest catfish fishing in the eastern United States, and understanding the rules before you launch is just as important as picking the right bait.
Bowfishing Laws in Rhode Island: What You Need to Know Before You Shoot
Bowfishing in Rhode Island is legal, but the Ocean State keeps it tightly focused on a short list of approved species.
Catfish Fishing Regulations in Kansas: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Kansas is one of the most underrated catfish states in the country.
Bass Fishing Regulations in Connecticut: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Connecticut may be one of the smallest states in the country, but its bass fisheries punch well above their weight.
Spearfishing Laws in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know Before You Dive
Spearfishing in Oklahoma is a growing recreational pursuit, but it comes with a tighter rulebook than most anglers expect.
Catfish Fishing Regulations in Oregon: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Oregon may be best known for its salmon and steelhead runs, but the state holds a surprisingly productive catfish fishery that rewards anglers willing to explore its warmwater rivers, reservoirs, and stocked ponds.
Bass Fishing Regulations in Massachusetts: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Massachusetts offers bass fishing across two very different environments: freshwater ponds and reservoirs where largemouth and smallmouth bass thrive year-round, and coastal and estuarine waters where striped bass draw anglers from across the Northeast.
Bowfishing Laws in Kentucky: What You Need to Know Before You Shoot
Bowfishing in Kentucky is a legitimate, year-round activity that attracts anglers from across the Bluegrass State and beyond.
Spearfishing Laws in Iowa: What You Can and Cannot Do in the Hawkeye State
Iowa may be landlocked, but its rivers, lakes, and reservoirs give anglers and spearfishers plenty of water to work with.
Spearfishing Laws in Maryland: What You Need to Know Before You Dive
Maryland offers a surprising range of underwater opportunities for spearfishers, from the Atlantic Ocean off Ocean City to the tidal reaches of the Chesapeake Bay.
Catfish Fishing Regulations in Montana: What Every Angler Needs to Know
Montana is not the first state that comes to mind for catfishing, but that reputation is changing fast.
Bass Fishing Regulations in Utah: Season Dates, Limits, and License Rules
Utah may be known for its blue-ribbon trout rivers, but the state’s warmwater fisheries are a well-kept secret among serious bass anglers.
Bowfishing Laws in Kansas: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Bowfishing is a popular and legal activity in Kansas, giving anglers a hands-on way to target rough fish across the state’s rivers, reservoirs, and lakes.
Bass Fishing Regulations in Wyoming: Season Dates, Limits, and Rules
Wyoming may be best known for its blue-ribbon trout streams, but the state’s bass fishing is a seriously underrated opportunity.
