Featured Editorial

How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish

Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.Jan 5th, 2026

New Fishing Laws & Regulation Changes Taking Effect in 2026

Anglers heading into 2026 should expect new fishing regulations nationwide, including changes to bag limits, seasons, fees, and harvest rules. Several states and federal agencies have also approved updated quotas and management measures for popular migratory species. Be sure to review your state’s 2026 regulations before fishing to stay compliant.Jan 5th, 2026

Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home

Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.Jan 5th, 2026

Ciguatera: The Reef Fish Toxin Every Seafood Lover Should Know

Ciguatera is a type of food poisoning caused by eating reef fish that have accumulated toxins from microscopic algae found in tropical and subtropical waters. The toxin isn’t destroyed by cooking, freezing, or smoking.Jan 2nd, 2026

Apalachicola Bay Reopens to Oyster Harvest for First Time Since 2020

Apalachicola Bay will reopen to recreational and commercial oyster harvesting from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, marking the first harvest season since the bay closed in 2020. The reopening follows years of restoration work and more than $38 million invested to rebuild oyster reefs and support a sustainable fishery.Jan 1st, 2026

Read The January Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Jan 1st, 2026

Five Red Hot Winter Fisheries

Instead of spending the next few months holed up inside, get yourself a good parka, find a window of decent weather and go fishing. Believe it or not, for some fisheries winter offers some of the best action of the year. Here are a few ideas to help you combat cabin fever.Dec 22nd, 2025

Seatrout In The Surf

With so many things swimming just off the shore, targeting a single species from the beach doesn’t always pay. There are, however, ways to increase your odds. Check out some great tips hereDec 19th, 2025

Game Wardens Cite Anglers For Illegal Salmon Fishing In Western Maine River

Three suspects were charged with a total of 11 violations and are expected to face revocation of their fishing licenses, according to wildlife officials.Dec 18th, 2025

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Wired Bunker Fly

Captain Chris Newsome grew up fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, where bunker make up as much as 80 percent of striped bass diets. As a fly fishing guide, Chris needed to come up with a large bunker fly that was easy to cast and kept its wide profile.Dec 16th, 2025

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Eastern Hellbender Could Be Listed as Endangered Nationwide; Public Comment Period Opens

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposal to list the eastern hellbender as an endangered species throughout its entire range under the Endangered Species Act. The large, fully aquatic salamander is found in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.Dec 15th, 2025