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Montana may be world-famous for its trout, but bass fishing in Big Sky Country offers some genuinely underrated action — from hard-fighting smallmouth on the Clark Fork to largemouth tucked into the weedy bays of western reservoirs.
Louisiana has long earned its nickname as the Sportsman’s Paradise, and bowfishing is a big part of why.
Fishing for catfish in Hawaii is a genuinely unique experience.
Wyoming is one of the most permissive states in the country when it comes to freshwater spearfishing.
Catfish may not be the first species that comes to mind when you think of Wyoming fishing, but the Cowboy State holds some surprisingly productive catfish water — particularly along the North Platte River corridor and its associated reservoirs.
Spearfishing in Massachusetts is legal — but only if you follow a detailed set of rules that cover everything from which species you can target to the exact permit you must carry underwater.
Bowfishing in New Hampshire is a legal and growing pursuit, but the rules are more specific than in many other states.
Wyoming is a bowfisher’s dream on paper — wide-open rivers, sprawling reservoirs, and a healthy population of carp and other nongame species just waiting to be targeted.
Idaho may be famous for its trout and steelhead, but the state holds a surprisingly strong catfish fishery that rewards anglers who know where to look.
Mississippi offers some of the most productive fishing waters in the South, from the vast reservoir systems of the Delta to the warm Gulf Coast shallows near Biloxi.
Vermont may be landlocked, but its rivers, lakes, and ponds offer serious fishing opportunities — and spearfishing is part of that picture, provided you follow the rules closely.
Bowfishing in Connecticut is legal, but the state’s rules are more layered than many anglers expect.
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.
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.
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.
