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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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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 in Rhode Island is legal, but the Ocean State keeps it tightly focused on a short list of approved species.
Kansas is one of the most underrated catfish states in the country.
Connecticut may be one of the smallest states in the country, but its bass fisheries punch well above their weight.
Spearfishing in Oklahoma is a growing recreational pursuit, but it comes with a tighter rulebook than most anglers expect.
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.
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 in Kentucky is a legitimate, year-round activity that attracts anglers from across the Bluegrass State and beyond.
Iowa may be landlocked, but its rivers, lakes, and reservoirs give anglers and spearfishers plenty of water to work with.
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.
Montana is not the first state that comes to mind for catfishing, but that reputation is changing fast.
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 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.
Wyoming may be best known for its blue-ribbon trout streams, but the state’s bass fishing is a seriously underrated opportunity.
Vermont may not be the first state that comes to mind for catfish fishing, but the Green Mountain State holds some genuinely productive waters for both casual and dedicated catfish anglers.
