Fishing

From detailed lake maps and bite forecasts to tournament scoring and catch logs, these nine fishing apps take very different approaches to helping anglers make the most of their time on the water.

Fall bass don’t move because the calendar says they should. Track cooling water, forage, healthy vegetation, hard cover and weather to stay with the fish.

Boat docks may get the attention, but the seawalls behind them can be productive fall bass habitat. Learn how to identify the corners, drains, shade, depth changes and hidden cover that separate a productive wall from a dead one.

Boat docks provide shade, cover and prime ambush points for bass, but the easiest targets aren't always the best ones. A tournament angler explains where to cast, how to approach docks and which lures and tackle can help you reach fish other anglers miss.

Urchin baits are one of bass fishing’s hottest lure trends, but how do you actually fish one? Here’s how to rig, work and choose tackle for these unusual baits.

Learn how to work a frog across grass, pads and open water, avoid setting the hook too soon and choose the right tackle—plus see some of the strangest topwaters bass will attack.

Urchin baits have been in use across the Pacific for the best part of two decades, but in 2026 they truly arrived on these shores.

The best bass fishing rod is not always the most expensive or most specialized. For many anglers, it is the rod that can handle the widest range of bass techniques without forcing them to carry a dozen setups.

Hot summer days can cut a fishing trip short fast. Here’s how to stay cool while fishing with the right clothing, sun protection, shade and hydration plan.

From mastering backyard casting to picking the right hot-weather baits, Bass fishing legends Kevin VanDam and Skeet Reese share their elite strategies to conquer the mid-summer heat.

A weightless wacky rig is one of the simplest ways to catch shallow summer bass. Here’s how to rig it, where to throw it and why the slow fall works.

Striped bass stocks are sliding again. Can we save this iconic fish by balancing conservation, fishing pressure and coastal livelihoods?

A rising trout may give you one clean shot. Here’s how to make the first cast count before the fish gets suspicious.

Here’s why bluefin tuna deserves another look, from nutrition and flavor to responsible harvest.

Here’s how to work buzzbaits, poppers and frogs when May largemouths are primed to explode through the surface.

From the Jitterbug to the Snag Proof Frog, these six classics helped define surface fishing for largemouths.

Learn how size, location, advisories and handling decide whether your next fish is worth keeping, and more importantly, worth eating.

You might not catch the biggest largemouth bass ever, but there are plenty of records within reach of everyday anglers.

If you're looking for the best trout lures for spring, start with these three proven picks for cold, stained water.

Berkley launches its new Lab Series with three soft bait models designed to catch highly pressured fish