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Your guide to fishing, the world’s most popular hobby.

The mullet run: Business up north party in the southLoading...

Every fall, Florida's coast erupts as millions of mullet trigger a feeding frenzy. See why the mullet run is fishing's wildest spectacle.

The mullet run: Business up north party in the south
How often should you change your fishing line?Loading...

Worn or old fishing line can cost you the catch. Learn how often to replace mono, fluorocarbon, and braid, plus how to store and dispose of line properly.

How often should you change your fishing line?
Fall fishing tips: how BiteGuide helps you catch moreLoading...

Fall fishing means constantly shifting water temps, weather and bait needs. See how BiteGuide's real-time species, bait and lure recommendations help you adapt fast and catch more fish this season.

Fall fishing tips: how BiteGuide helps you catch more
Safe fish handling this SummerLoading...

Summer is here and we asked our fisheries biologist Ryan Hearn how you can handle fish safely during the summer heat.

Safe fish handling this Summer
How to find your own secret spotLoading...

Find your secret fishing spot by using Fishbrain

How to find your own secret spot
Fishbrain's guide to beginning kayak fishingLoading...

Learn how to combine the excitement of kayak fishing with the power of Fishbrain’s community and tools. Whether you’re just starting out on the water or figuring out how to track catches, discover hot spots, and connect with other anglers, this blog breaks it all down in simple, beginner-friendly tips. Follow along as we explore how to use Fishbrain to improve your fishing game, stay safe on the kayak, and make every trip more rewarding.

Fishbrain's guide to beginning kayak fishing
An in depth look at the new Best baitsLoading...

Big news: Fishbrain's Best Baits feature just leveled up. Same tool you trust, now with sharper picks to help you land more bites, faster.

An in depth look at the new Best baits
BiteTime got a big upgradeLoading...

Fishbrain's BiteTime just got a big upgrade. We've sharpened the science behind it, so your bite predictions are more accurate than ever. Same feature, sharper results — fish smarter, starting now.

BiteTime got a big upgrade
Night fishing during a heatwaveLoading...

When the summer heatwave halts the bite on your favorite water, don't give up. It's time to go nocturnal. Learn why night fishing during a heatwave can not only be productive but a chance for some rare fishing solitude during the busy season.

Night fishing during a heatwave
How to find free fishing days in your stateLoading...

Almost every state sets aside days when anyone can fish without a license – and 2026 is no different. We've rounded up all the dates, including Father's Day and 4th of July, so you can plan ahead and not miss a single one.

How to find free fishing days in your state
The best summer bass lures with MonsterbassLoading...

Summer bass fishing is here and our friends at Monsterbass let us try out some of their best bass lures for summer fishing.

The best summer bass lures with Monsterbass
Fishbrain's favorite trash fishLoading...

Not every great catch makes the highlight reel. At Fishbrain, we know there's serious fun to be had going after the species most anglers write off. These so-called "trash" fish fight hard, show up when the bite is slow, and honestly — they deserve way more respect. Here are our picks for the most underrated fish worth targeting.

Fishbrain's favorite trash fish
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