Featured Editorial

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

New Jersey Certifies New State-Record Winter Flounder Caught While Spearfishing

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish & Wildlife program has certified a new state-record winter flounder caught by spearfishingDec 17th, 2025

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

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

Cloudy with a Chance of Snook

What looked like an unfishable mess turned into four nights of nonstop snook action, with fish hammering everything he threw. The bite was brief, wild, and completely driven by changing winds and moving water.Dec 12th, 2025

Winter Fishing on the East Coast: What Anglers Can Expect from December–March

Winter on the East Coast doesn’t mean the fishing shuts down — far from it. While temperatures drop, some of the year’s most exciting action kicks off. From striped bass pushing south to giant tautog feeding hard on offshore structure, winter is an opportunity for anglers who know where to look and how to adapt.Dec 9th, 2025

Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament

The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.Dec 9th, 2025

How to Catch Big Bass in the Winter

Now, how do you catch big bass in the winter? What should I be looking for right now? And the best TOP 10 Lures to catch your winter bass!Dec 9th, 2025

Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

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.Dec 8th, 2025

Frigid Wintertime Trout

It gets cold in the places that trout live. Winter changes our approach to fishing for them. We cannot be careless about the clothing we wear and there should be some safety planning in place before a trip for some frigid wintertime trout. As we continue into December, our air and water temperatures will continue to decrease. Here are a few things to keep on your radar: clothing, safety, delayed harvest waters, and persistence.Dec 5th, 2025

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Fishing Under Treasure Coast Bridges

One of the best places to consistently find fish in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River is underneath the bridges. Dec 3rd, 2025

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Read The December Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Nov 30th, 2025