Remote access, overlooked lakes, and subtle structure often hold untouched fish. Here’s why effort and distance matter more ...

Winter weather has kept most anglers indoors. Fishing reports are scant or nonexistent. This week's information is more ...

The cold weather provides a whole new set of outdoor activities, and if you find yourself looking to try out ice fishing in ...

A DNR expert said the cold snap has made ice "even thicker" on many southeast Michigan lakes, giving people "more comfort going out ice fishing." ...

Hughes says on Long Island, a two-month window for ice-fishing can occur in January and February. "If you get cold, still ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Arctic temperatures have anglers cutting holes in thick ice to go fishing, a welcome change after the ...

Stripers are keying on small threadfin shad about one-half inch long. Lures or bait that size are good to use. Larger shad or bait 4 to 5 inches long are commonly used for bait and those may work, too ...

Downsizing your jigs/spoons can sometimes help to get fish to bite. Lately, you can see them coming up to your baits on your ...

Swepco Lake: Kenny Stroud in Siloam Springs recommends using any soft plastic lures for black bass. Tube baits, plastic worms ...

Ice depth on local lakes has hit 15 to 20 inches, encouraging winter fun and fishing, though anglers might need to adjust their tactics for January's tricky conditions.

These were the bass baits—and mindset shifts—that defined my 2025 season and helped me catch more and bigger largemouth bass.