Ghost fishing” can occur when improperly discarded fishing gear, also known as “ghost gear,” floats in the marine environment, continuing to trap animals in the water.

Anglers across Montana—get your gear ready.The 2026 Spring Mack Days fishing event returns this week to Flathead Lake, kicking off Thursday and running for nine ...

Anglers anticipate the start of walleye and white bass spawning runs from Beaver Lake into the White and War Eagle river tributaries, but the runs haven't started. Rain is needed to get the rivers ...

Sanford Lake will soon be refilling, and biologists say fish that have remained in the river and channels there are poised to ...

Late-season ice fishing often produces the biggest perch of the year. Learn where to find late-ice perch, the best lures to use, and how to fish safely.

In Western New York, the end of the ice fishing season can feel a little bittersweet. The augers get put away, the shanties head back to the garage, and anglers start staring at open water like kids ...

Consider the fact that you’re either an angler or you’re not. Even if you have only a foggy memory of a day long ago when someone took you to a pond and handed you a fishing rod, you are a fisher. So, ...

Many area waters are finally starting to shed some snow, and before you know it, we will be crossing ice fishing off the list ...

Learn when crappie spawn, where to find them, and the best lures to use. Here's what you need to know to catch spring crappie.

This lake in the Ozark Mountains provides a scenic getaway for anyone who is in the mood for camping, hiking, fishing, or ...

Arkansas is a beautiful state, and this Ouachita Mountains hideaway has scenic views, camping, and fishing for all, whether ...