In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish among ...

Fall is on the horizon, but summer tactics are still the norm. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said striped bass are biting but large fish are hard to come by. Shad, brood minnows or small sunfish are the ...

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 ...

Some cooler weather has arrived, but fishing is still stuck in the dog days. Early or late is best. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said striped bass are biting on the north end of the lake. Anglers need ...

1. In Lakeland, bluegill and bass are active off the banks of Lake Parker. Bluegill and shellcracker are active just about anywhere on crickets and grass shrimp. At Saddle Creek, deep-diving crankbait ...

Deep under the surface lies a submerged treehouse teeming with life. We drop tiny tackle and hook into giant bluegill and ...

Most of my early fishing memories follow a similar script. They involved me sitting patiently on a dock, beach or grassy bank, wondering if my red and white bobber would ever move. And then it did!

Before we can talk about creek fishing, we have to define a creek. While it varies by region and depends on who you ask, my definition of a creek is a small- to medium-size body of flowing water at ...