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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.
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Massachusetts may be better known for its coastline and striped bass runs, but the Bay State quietly delivers some of the finest trout fishing in all of New England.
Kansas may not be the first state that comes to mind for trout fishing, but it runs one of the most accessible cold-water fishing programs in the Midwest — and anglers who know how to work the season can land rainbow trout from dozens of stocked lakes and streams across the state.
Indiana may not be the first state that comes to mind for trout fishing, but the Hoosier State offers far more opportunity than most anglers expect.
Louisiana is one of the few states where you can chase trout in saltwater marshes, coastal bays, and stocked community ponds — sometimes all within the same region.
Maine holds a distinction that few states can claim: about 95% of all remaining native brook trout populations in North America are found right here in Maine.
Michigan is one of the best trout fishing states in the country, and for good reason.
Florida is one of the few states where you can chase trout 365 days a year — but that doesn’t mean anything goes.
Georgia is home to more than 5,400 miles of designated trout water, nearly all of it tucked into the rugged folds of the North Georgia mountains — and that fishery generates an estimated $172 million annually for the state’s economy.
Idaho is one of the most productive trout fishing destinations in the entire country, and for good reason.
Most people picture saltwater and sunshine when they think of fishing in Hawaii — but tucked away in the misty highlands of Kauaʻi, there’s a genuine trout fishery unlike anything else in the United States.
Maryland quietly punches above its weight when it comes to trout fishing.
Minnesota may be best known for walleye, but its trout fishing is a well-kept secret that rewards anglers who know where to look.
Illinois may not be the first state that comes to mind for trout fishing, but the Prairie State delivers two exciting trout seasons every year — and nearly 160,000 freshly stocked rainbow trout to chase.
Iowa might not be the first state that comes to mind when you think about trout fishing, but that assumption leaves a lot of cold, clear water unfished.
West Virginia is one of the most underrated bass fishing destinations in the eastern United States.
New Mexico may be famous for its desert landscapes, but beneath that sun-baked reputation lies some of the most productive trout fishing in the American West.
Trout fishing in Mississippi is nothing like what you’ll find in the mountain streams of Wyoming or the tailwaters of Tennessee — and that’s exactly what makes it worth understanding before you head out.
New York is one of the most dynamic trout fishing destinations in the eastern United States, and that reputation is well earned.
Wisconsin is one of the best states in the country for bass fishing, and for good reason.
Missouri may not be the first state that comes to mind for trout fishing, but its cold limestone springs, tailwater fisheries, and carefully managed trout parks make it one of the most underrated trout destinations in the Midwest.
