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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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Illinois offers some of the most productive bass fishing in the Midwest, with largemouth in warm weedy coves, smallmouth tearing through rocky rivers, and spotted bass rounding out a diverse fishery that spans the state from Lake Michigan’s shoreline to the Mississippi River backwaters.
South Carolina is one of the Southeast’s premier catfish destinations, home to legendary waters that have produced world-record fish and continue to draw anglers from across the country.
Alabama gives spearfishers access to some genuinely productive water — from the Gulf Coast reefs off Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to the rivers and reservoirs that cut across the northern half of the state.
Bowfishing in Nebraska is a legitimate and growing pursuit, drawing anglers to the Missouri River, shallow Sandhills lakes, and the Platte River system every season.
Oklahoma is one of the best catfish states in the country, and for good reason.
North Dakota may be known for its walleye and northern pike, but bass fishing here is genuinely underrated.
Spearfishing in Idaho has entered a new era.
Bowfishing is legal in Vermont, and the Green Mountain State offers some genuinely excellent opportunities — particularly on Lake Champlain, where a wide range of species and a long open-water season draw bowfishers from across the Northeast.
Nevada may be known for its desert landscapes and neon lights, but the Silver State holds some genuinely productive catfish water.
South Dakota may not be the first state that comes to mind for bass fishing, but its sprawling Missouri River reservoirs, northeastern glacial lakes, and Black Hills impoundments hold strong populations of both largemouth and smallmouth bass — and the fishing pressure stays low compared to more popular destinations.
Minnesota holds some of the best catfishing in the upper Midwest, and knowing the rules before you launch can mean the difference between a great day on the water and an unexpected citation.
Bowfishing in Indiana gives you a hands-on way to target rough fish species while helping manage invasive populations — and the Hoosier State is generally welcoming to the sport.
Georgia’s rivers, reservoirs, and coastal waters offer exciting opportunities for underwater hunters — but before you strap on a mask and load a speargun, you need to understand exactly what the law allows.
North Carolina’s coastline stretches over 300 miles, and its warm Atlantic waters hold some of the most sought-after fish on the East Coast.
Bowfishing in California is legal — but the rules are more layered than in most other states.
New Jersey’s waterways hold a surprising variety of catfish, and the state’s regulations are designed to keep those fisheries healthy for every angler who wades in.
Oklahoma offers some of the most rewarding freshwater fishing in the country, with more than 11,000 miles of shoreline spread across 200-plus lakes, rivers, and streams teeming with bass, catfish, trout, walleye, and more.
Spearfishing in New York is legal — but only under a narrow set of conditions that vary dramatically depending on where you are, what gear you carry, and what species you target.
Michigan may be famous for its walleye and salmon, but the state’s catfish fishery is one of the most underrated angling opportunities in the Great Lakes region.
California offers some of the most diverse bass fishing in the country, from trophy largemouth lurking in the shallows of Clear Lake to spotted bass holding in Sierra foothill reservoirs and striped bass charging through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
