How different is offshore fishing on Florida's east and west coasts? Compare the Gulf and Atlantic fisheries, depth, structure, Gulf Stream, grouper, snapper, mahi, wahoo and sailfish.Editorial StaffAug 17th, 2026
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay striped bass closure doesn't mean the fishing has slowed down. White perch, catfish, bass and northern snakehead are providing anglers with plenty of opportunities during the August heat.Editorial StaffAug 14th, 2026
North Carolina's 2026 recreational flounder season opens September 1 and runs through September 14. Anglers can keep one flounder per day, with a 15-inch minimum size limit.Editorial StaffAug 13th, 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has modified the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in Gulf state waters, with the season now scheduled to run from September 1 through October 13. The season will close at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.Editorial StaffAug 12th, 2026
NOAA Fisheries opened a public comment period yesterday, August 10, on three applications from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that could give the states additional flexibility to manage their recreational South Atlantic red snapper fisheries.Editorial StaffAug 11th, 2026
Lake Jessup offers anglers a unique Florida fishing experience, combining quality bass fishing with one of the state's most impressive alligator populations. Just outside Orlando, this wild and scenic lake is a true taste of Old Florida.Editorial StaffAug 10th, 2026
Late-summer salmon fishing is heating up on Lake Michigan, with anglers reporting strong catches of Chinook salmon along ports including Manistee, Ludington, Frankfort, and Onekama. Early mornings and evenings continue to offer the best action as the fishery builds toward the fall salmon run.Editorial StaffAug 7th, 2026
Maryland's annual Chesapeake Bay striped bass closure is in effect through August, giving the iconic fish a break during the hottest weeks of summer. Anglers are encouraged to target other popular species until the fishery reopens September 1.Editorial StaffAug 6th, 2026
Known as the "fish of 10,000 casts," muskellunge are among North America's most challenging and exciting freshwater gamefish. Discover why anglers are willing to spend countless hours pursuing these elusive predators—and learn expert tips that can turn the right cast into the catch of a lifetime.Editorial StaffAug 4th, 2026
Late summer is prime time for explosive topwater bass action. Learn how to target hungry largemouths with frog lures around thick vegetation, lily pads, and heavy cover to trigger heart-stopping strikes when other techniques slow down.Editorial StaffAug 3rd, 2026
