Freshwater

The Wild Native Brook Trout—Fly Fishing for One of Nature’s Most Beautiful Fish

If you get the chance to fish for native brook trout in their home waters, don't pass it up.

Fly Fishing

The Wild Native Brook Trout—Fly Fishing for One of Nature’s Most Beautiful Fish

If you get the chance to fish for native brook trout in their home waters, don't pass it up.

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The all-new 2025 Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro with upgraded rigging tracks, trolling motor mounts, and unmatched flexibility, this fishing kayak sets a new standard.

Bass Fishing

FIRST LOOK: Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro 2025 – The Best Fishing Kayak?

Discover the all-new 2025 Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro. Discover the all-new 2025 Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro. Upgraded mounting tracks, horizontal rod holders, trolling motor mounts, and unmatched versatility. This fishing kayak sets a new standard.

Big bass will feed on top in the spring.

Fly Fishing

Springtime Bass Buggin - Now is the Time! Epic Fly fishing for Bass.

Are the Dogwood or Magnolia trees in your state in bloom? That's a good sign that the bass are becoming active. Spring and topwater action for bass go hand in hand. Here's a how-to to get you started.

Fly Fishing

Angler Bests 45-Year-Old Perch State Record: It Looked Like a Yellow Submarine!

A Maryland fisherman has shattered a 45-year-old record, landing a 2.3-pound yellow perch in the Susquehanna River. Find out how he did it, what gear he used, and tips for catching trophy perch.

Looking for a smooth inline ice reel? The 13 Fishing Trick Shop review covers performance, pros, cons, and whether it's worth the price for ice anglers.

Freshwater

13 Fishing Trick Shop Reel Review: The Smoothest Inline Ice Reel?

Looking for a smooth inline ice reel? This13 Fishing Trick Shop review covers performance, pros, cons, and whether it's worth the price for ice anglers.

A healthy rainbow trout caught in a Colorado tailwater

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Tailwaters in Winter: How to Catch Trout Year-Round

When the conditions seem all wrong for trout fishing, head to a tailwater. It won't let you down.

From great tips to ice fish for jumbo perch to spring fly fishing in the Rockies to the perfect gift for your bass fishing Valentine, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week, February 9, 2025.

Freshwater

USPS Honors Freshwater Fishing with New Stamp Series

The U.S. Postal Service unveils its Freshwater Fishing Lures Forever stamps at Bass Pro Shops’ Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, MO, on March 13, 2025.

From a great tips to ice fish for jumbo perch to Jacob Wheeler bass boating the Atlantic Ocean, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week, February 2, 2025.

Freshwater

Jigging for Pike Through the Ice: Best Ice Fishing Gear, Lures and Tips

Learn expert jigging techniques for catching northern pike through the ice. Learn about the best rods, reels, lures, and strategies to land aggressive winter pike.

Fillets are great, but there's more meat on these tasty fish.

Freshwater

Beyond the Fillet Cleaning Guide: How to Maximize Every Bite of Your Walleye

Filleting a walleye is just the start! Learn how to maximize your catch by saving walleye cheeks and wings, plus get easy cooking tips for these delicious cuts.

Powerful and light weight—an ice angler carves through thick ice with the StrikeMaster Lithium 24v, sending ice and water flying.

Freshwater

StrikeMaster Lithium 24v Ice Auger Review: Is It the Best Lightweight Ice Fishing Option?

Looking for a lightweight, powerful electric ice auger? The StrikeMaster Lithium 24v delivers smooth, quiet drilling with long battery life. Read our full hands-on review!

From Tip #7: Setting your tip-up's flag arm so the spindle has to rotate upward makes it harder for large minnows to spring the flag. Wrapping a rubber band around the spindle also creates more friction to prevent false trips.

Freshwater

Top 10 Tips for Tip-Up Ice Fishing: Catch More Fish This Winter

Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and

Catch more jumbo perch with these top 5 ice fishing rigs. From tungsten jigs to tandem setups, these proven techniques will help you ice more perch this winter.

Freshwater

Top 5 Best Perch Rigs for Jumbo Perch Through the Ice

Catch more jumbo perch with these top 5 ice fishing rigs. From tungsten jigs to tandem setups, discover proven techniques for landing perch this winter.

From a great deal on an Orvis flannel shirt to the biggest trend in bass fishing, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week, January 26, 2025.

Freshwater

Striker Climate Ice Fishing Suit Review: Never Let a Cold Wind Keep You Off the Ice

Stay warm and windproof with the Striker Climate Suit. Learn why this insulated, waterproof ice fishing gear is a game-changer for anglers facing winter’s harshest elements.

Northern Pike caught in Southcentral Alaskan lakes have proven the species' ability to navigate brackish estuarine habitats, sparking urgent conservation measures.

Freshwater

Northern Pike Threatening New Freshwater Habitats in Alaska: Secret Ocean Pathways Revealed

Learn how Northern Pike are using saltwater environments to spread in Southcentral Alaska, threatening native ecosystems and prompting new management strategies.

Hunting for big bass on Lake El Salto in the morning fog.

Bass Fishing

Bass Fishing Lake El Salto in Mexico: A Magical Lake With Big Fish

If you love bass fishing, enjoy authentic Mexican food, and want a realistic chance at catching a 10+ pound largemouth, lake El Salto is the place to do it.

Prepping to present a dry fly on a Catskill stream

Fly Fishing

"Guiding Traditions" | a Short Film Capturing the Beauty of Fly Fishing the Catskills

Discover the artistry of Thomas Barzilay Freund’s short film Guiding Traditions. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals, fly fishing rituals, and the beauty of the Catskills.

A light jig quivering in place can draw strikes from finicky winter bluegills.

Freshwater

How To Catch Finicky Winter Bluegills: Finesse Tactics for Big Bites

Learn expert techniques to catch finicky winter bluegills. From downsizing your jig to mastering finesse techniques, these tips will boost your ice fishing success.

Destinations

An Epic Fly Fishing Adventure Chasing Golden Dorado in the Bolivian Jungles

Explore the Agua Negra River in Bolivia, a prime destination for fly fishing golden dorado. Discover crystal-clear waters, expert guides, and a jungle adventure like no other.

What caused the great lakes fishery to collapse?

Freshwater

The Fish Thief: How a Parasite Nearly Decimated the Great Lakes Fisheries

Imagine a fishery where, in one year, 6 million pounds of fish were hauled in—only to plummet to a mere 400 pounds just four years later. What caused this devastation? And who were the culprits?

This big winter crappie struck the author's aggressively jigged presentation.

Freshwater

Big Baits for Big Crappies: Catching Winter Slabs with Lipless Crankbaits

Learn how to catch trophy winter crappies with big baits like the Rapala Rippin’ Rap and 13 Magic Man. Master aggressive ice fishing techniques today!