October 2018

List of fall spots to go boating in the South with scenic views, fishing opportunities. Why this time of year can mean best boating in the South with family

Learn how to avoid boating license expiration and renew with ease.

International fishing license guidelines for planning a trip out of the country, what to know in advance about international fishing permit requirements

Protect and preserve native fish and their habitats for future generations to enjoy. Conservation tips all anglers can use to do their part.

When Minnesota’s ice fishing starts this year anglers should consider keeping fewer big bluegills because of a long-term decline in size that is often due, in part, to overharvest. 

Fishing is a sport that can be enjoyed by all people, including those with special needs.  There are few things in life more pleasurable than watching a child with special needs beaming with joy after catching a fish.  

 To help protect your pride and joy and ensure trouble-free operation come springtime, you need to properly “winterize” your vessel for storage.

Tips on how to transport fish home safely, for best tasting fillets. Easy guidelines on how to transport fish after catching, whether short or long distances

Interested in catching white perch? Try these effective white perch fishing tips and techniques.

Here are the item-by-item subjects you need to review for your boat, trailer, and gear before you leave the house and when you’re at the boat launch.

Fall is a great time to fish on the Texas coast for flounder. Yearly flounder runs begin in November and come with special rules and regulations to know before you go. Popular fishing techniques include night fishing with a gig. 

Wyoming, known for its blue-ribbon trout waters, also has great Kokanee salmon fishing.

Here's your chance to take a virtual paddle down memory lane so that you can explore the evolution of recreational fishing and boating experiences over the past 20 years.
 

Red tide is an algae bloom that occurs in Florida every year. Learn what causes red tide in Florida and other red tide facts.

Those who want to catch large muskellunge in Minnesota may want to consider fishing in October and November, typically the time of year when anglers are winterizing their boats and putting them away for the year. In recent years, some very large fish – state record size fish – have been caught. 

In a state with hundreds of places to catch rainbow and cutthroat trout, these blue-ribbon waters stand out for stellar float and wade fishing opportunities.

List of fall dry fly fishing tips for beginning fly anglers. Including how to fish dry flies, dry fly fishing techniques, dry fly fishing set up, more

Winter will be here before you know it. A fun fish species to catch through the ice is the brown trout. Here’s how.
 

This is a simple guide to three must-know beach fishing rigs for beginners that you can easily make yourself.

Highly-effective and easy conservation tips that all anglers should practice for promoting healthy fisheries and saving fish species.