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How to find your own secret spot

How to find your own secret spot

March 20th, 2025

Find your secret fishing spot by using Fishbrain

Where to fish
Fishing pre spawn bass

Fishing pre spawn bass

March 10th, 2025

We highlight some of our best tips for finding pre-spawn bass as they move from deepwater to potential bedding areas and look at must have lures for pre-spawn and how Fishbrain can help you find that perfect spot.

Freshwater fishing
How to
Fishing gear
Spring fishing
Highlighting Women Anglers on International Women's Day

Highlighting Women Anglers on International Women's Day

March 7th, 2025

Women make great anglers and on International Women's Day we are highlighting three women from different regions of the country who's lives revolve around fishing and water.

Angler interview
Fishbrain functions built for spring

Fishbrain functions built for spring

February 24th, 2025

We look at the best Fishbrain functions to help you with the unpredictability of spring fishing.

Spring fishing
New Federal red snapper regulations proposed for South Atlantic

New Federal red snapper regulations proposed for South Atlantic

February 20th, 2025

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed new regulations for the southern Atlantic grouper and red snapper seasons. The bold new regulations are aimed at curtailing high mortality rates from caught and released fish that are released and succumb to the drastic pressure difference on the surface.

Saltwater fishing
Great Lakes steelhead tips with Fishbrain

Great Lakes steelhead tips with Fishbrain

January 30th, 2025

Catching your first steelhead is a major milestone in any anglers career. Here we look into some of the gear and tips that will help anyone land their first steelhead, or improve their days casting for them.

How to
Freshwater fishing
Fishing gear
Winter fishing
How to find free fishing days in your state

How to find free fishing days in your state

January 27th, 2025

Almost every state offers free fishing opportunities, where adults do not need to purchase a fishing license. We've highlighted upcoming free fishing days as well as last year's free fishing days to help you prepare and plan for opportunities in your state this year.

Where to fish
Fishbrain's guide to ice fishing

Fishbrain's guide to ice fishing

January 23rd, 2025

Ice fishing can seem like a daunting hobby to get into, but Fishbrain has the steps necessary for you to get out of your comfort zone and start drilling your first ice hole.

Ice fishing
Winter fishing
Spinning rods vs casting rods: understand their differences

Spinning rods vs casting rods: understand their differences

January 1st, 2025

Take a look into the differences between spinning rods and casting rods and understand which kind you should buy for your next fishing trip.

Fishing gear
Getting familiar with Navionics HD depth charts

Getting familiar with Navionics HD depth charts

November 12th, 2024

Learn to get an underwater view of whichever water you're fishing with Navionics Depth charts on Fishbrain. Navionics gives you HD sonar depth charts for a detailed view of the bottom of your favorite bodies of water. 🎉 Read on to learn more about how to access and use this new addition to your tackle box.

Where to fish
A guide to free fishing on Veterans Day

A guide to free fishing on Veterans Day

October 31st, 2024

Veterans Day allows for free admission into all of America's National Parks and license free fishing in New York State. The fishing may be slowing down in many northern parks, but we have picked some of the best options for fishing while celebrating those who sacrificed for their country.

Where to fish
Mental health benefits of fishing

Mental health benefits of fishing

October 17th, 2024

We love fishing, but it turns out fishing can love us back. During the winter months when the sky is gray and the thermometer won't get above 30, serious mental health problems can arise. Check out how our favorite past time can help with our struggles this time of year and why it is worth it to hit the water during the coldest time of year.

health