Freshwater fishing information.
Although soft plastic worm bodies are used predominately for largemouth bass fishing, they can also be useful for catching trophy-class sunfish, crappie, and other panfish. Very little in extra tackle is usually required to rig for panfish since most anglers … Continued
Crayfish are small crustaceans that inhabit freshwater streams, creeks, swamps, and ponds throughout North America. Also known as crawfish or mud bugs, these aquatic creatures are sometimes harvested for food or fishing bait. Fishermen use a variety of methods to … Continued
Sucker fishing has gained popularity in recent years as more anglers have become familiar with these specialized fish. Suckers, carpsuckers, redhorses, quillbacks, buffalo, and other fish are members of one of North America’s most common family of freshwater fish. The … Continued
In streams and creeks along the Mid Atlantic coast, hickory shad runs are a ritual of spring. Hickory shad, and their larger cousins, American shad are highly sought after by fly fishermen, ultralight spinning enthusiasts, and other anglers. Both hickory … Continued
The U.S. Secretaries of Commerce, Interior, and Agriculture recently announced a joint commitment to work together to promote collaborative, science-based conservation of American waterways and fisheries. The three Federal agencies will sign an agreement to provide partnership-based conservation efforts through … Continued