In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish among ...

Most fishermen target bluegills solely in farm ponds and other small bodies of water. But these scrappy fish are abundant in sprawling lakes and reservoirs as well and are a fun alternative when ...

A decked-out bass boat or geared-up kayak can make it easier for anglers to find and catch fish — especially during the summer when many species head for cooler, deeper water. Fishing, though, needn't ...

1. In Lakeland, bluegill and bass are active off the banks of Lake Parker. Bluegill and shellcracker are active just about anywhere on crickets and grass shrimp. At Saddle Creek, deep-diving crankbait ...

Small, shallow lakes and bays off big water obviously lock up earliest and provide not just the safest first-ice option, but ...

Fishing for bluegill at Reelfoot Lake, hunting coyotes to protect fawns, fishing Falls of the Ohio. We fish for large bluegill at Reelfoot Lake, hunt coyotes to protect the deer fawn population and ...

BOISE, Idaho — Tight Lines 208 is dedicated to helping people become better anglers through education. The Cram Session is designed to give readers a crash course on a specific fish species or local ...

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is sharing details about the success of its fish hatcheries in Ohio in 2023. According to ODNR, 40.8 million fished were stocked ...

From 99-year-old World War II veteran Jim Bair, who spent nearly four decades as a commercial fisherman in Florida, to longtime angler Pat Bocek, who showed up hoping to reel in more than bass or ...