Another thing to keep in mind is the size of the frozen fish filet. Stick to smaller filets and avoid any large pieces such ...

Since fish are cold-blooded creatures, colder water temperatures significantly slow their activity. Thick ice and snow cover reduces light penetration, which slows underwater photosynthesis, depleting ...

Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a hobby, it was something I could get lost in. It challenged me creatively, physically, skillfully, and mentally. It is art, athletics, sport, ...

A local fishing guide shared his tips for catching crappies and bluegills while ice fishing on Lake Minnetonka.

Fishing ponds might seem like some sort of small-town throwback, but they can be highly productive, if you know where fish ...

Learn why bed fishing for bass can be challenging and how to overcome common frustrations. This guide covers bass behavior, ...

All fish are predators, but northern pike come dressed for the part—needle teeth, vacant eyes, thick slime, serpentine shape—which is part of what make pike fishing so much fun. Their primeval ...

When it comes to recreating on ice, safety should always come first. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation urges anglers to keep these tips in mind when planning your next ice ...

*Pan-frying fish to crispy perfection requires the right technique and a few key steps. First, choose a firm, fresh fillet like cod, snapper, or salmon. Pat the fish dry to remove excess moisture—this ...

For three and a half decades, H.G. “Tap” Tapply dolled out hard-earned wisdom on all things outdoors in his monthly column, Tap’s Tips. Here, we have compiled 40 of his best fishing tips from the ’60s ...