Moosehead Lake in Maine is a beautiful lake, spanning 74,890 acres with a maximum depth of 246 feet. It is between 35 and 40 miles long and between 2 and 10 miles wide, depending on where you are in the lake. It has a shoreline of 400 miles. It is the largest mountain lake in the eastern United States.
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As anglers, we all had a first encounter with fishing that drove us to pursue the sport. I started as a child fishing ponds near my mother’s house. But the day a neighbor invited me on a saltwater party boat pushed my love of the sport to another level.Editorial StaffJun 5th, 2018
Four and a half years of fishing the fertile waters south of the Mississippi made me appreciate many things on and off the water. Sonny SchindlerJun 1st, 2018
On their last visit, Gino and Jennifer insisted we travel to their neck of the woods to fish for world record brook trout on Lake Nipigon and Chinook salmon on the Nipigon River. I had never fished Canada, so I decided to give it a try, especially since our hosts are people who know how to catch fish and also appreciate some of the other fine things life has to offer.Editorial StaffMay 31st, 2018
Many anglers think of fall as “striper season,” but there are instances throughout the spring and summer when your odds of catching a truly big cow are actually better.Editorial StaffMay 30th, 2018
The red drum, redfish or reds range from New England to Southern Florida, and from Southern Florida to the Northwest Gulf of Mexico. It’s one of the most targeted game fish wherever it’s found. Sport fishermen pursue them for their potentially large size, beautiful copper color, abundance, fighting ability, and delightful flavor.Editorial StaffMay 29th, 2018
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.
In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world...
I had the privilege of living in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts and bagpipes, they also lays claim to the origins of fly fishing.
The ACR Next-Gen ResQLink PLB has a new Digital Display. ACR Electronics’ new next-generation ResQLink Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) is … Editorial StaffMay 1st, 2019
A perfectly designed baitwell system. As fisherman, we all know how hard live bait can be to find. Seasonal weather patterns … Editorial StaffFeb 16th, 2019
Designed with purpose in mind. Since 2015, Frabill has continued to set the quiet standard in bucket conversion. The Frabill … Editorial StaffJan 19th, 2019
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Editorial StaffDec 8th, 2025
Cold water shock is the real killer in winter boating accidents, not hypothermia. The initial gasp reflex can overwhelm you in seconds, leading to rapid drowning if you’re unprepared. Learn how to control your breathing, use the HELP position, and apply survival techniques like the carpet formation to conserve heat, save energy, and dramatically increase your chances of survival in cold water emergencies.Editorial StaffJan 12th, 2026
