THE FIRST TIME I fished the lower Madison River, I felt small. I was 18 years old and had never been out West—and though I’d grown up trout fishing on the East Coast, I had never done so on a river ...

Remote access, overlooked lakes, and subtle structure often hold untouched fish. Here’s why effort and distance matter more ...

Jan. 4—CHAUMONT — The world's leading outdoor magazine has named Chaumont Bay the No. 1 ice-fishing lake in North America, and after weeks of mild temperatures, a cold snap is forecast to arrive next ...

Air temperatures continue to plummet overnight, leading to cooler water temperatures. Currently, most waters are in the 50s, meaning we are more than well on our way toward "transition time." As ...

Craig Carson's nearly 18-pound, 39.5 -inch sea trout caught in Fort Pierce in 1995 still stands as the IGFA world record.

From the Niagara River surprising a devoted fly fisherman, to a 30-day road trip fishing and camping across Florida, and the world’s youngest bait shop owner, these stories captured Sports Illustrated ...