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Fishing duo Cole and Jay slay bluegill on a secret jig before a snake unexpectedly appears. Which political party will keep ...

New Melones pumping out bass and trout, Kyle Wise reported. Don Pedro bass, king salmon and trout bites good, Monte Smith said. McClure bass action hot, Aaron Jones reported. Lake Isabella catfish, ...

In South Dakota, the daily bag limit for bluegill is 15 per person – which would seem reasonable for most anglers. But sadly, not everybody pays attention to catch limits. The South Dakota Turn In ...

Editor's note: Flip Putthoff, who compiles the weekly fishing report, is on vacation. Here is last week's report. Early morning and late evening are the times to be fishing, said Jon Conklin, fishing ...

Summertime bluegill fishing is as American as apple pie, hot dogs and baseball. However, some folks dismiss or look down on bluegill fishing. Well, here are eight reasons for you to consider catching ...

"The Morning Hatch" is a daily dose of anything fly fishing, human interest, and sometimes from left field. It will be short, informative, and hopefully entertaining. Enjoy it as a morning starter ...

Five popular fishing locations near Shreveport, Louisiana, are Cross Lake, Red River, Caddo Lake, Lake Bistineau and Toledo Bend. These locations offer diverse fish populations, including bass, ...

This story, “Living End for Bluegills,” appeared in the July 1965 issue of Outdoor Life. WE KNEW THAT in the lake there were bluegills the size of pie plates. They had spawned six weeks ago, and at ...

The lake offers fishing amenities including a 100-acre lake, piers, boat ramps, and bait shop. A $5 fishing fee is now in effect, the first increase in 16 years. The lake is stocked with largemouth ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Lizzy Pashinski, left, shows off the large mouth bass that won her the youth division title at the ...

A light jig quivering in place can draw strikes from finicky winter bluegills. / Joe Shead Drop a worm in the water on a summer day and just try to not catch a bluegill. But in winter, sometimes those ...