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

Lures every angler needs by situation

February 5th, 2025

Make sure you have these essential lures in your tackle box! These lures will ensure you're prepared for anything.

Lures every angler needs by situation
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.

Great Lakes steelhead tips with Fishbrain
How to find free fishing days in your state

January 27th, 2025

Updated to include Father's Day 2025, 4th of July 2025 and the rest of 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.

How to find free fishing days in your state
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.

Fishbrain's guide to ice fishing
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.

Spinning rods vs casting rods: understand their differences
A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing: How to Land Your First Catch

December 9th, 2024

Take a look at this detailed guide about fishing for the first time, picking the right gear, and safely handling your catch.

A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing: How to Land Your First Catch
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.

Getting familiar with Navionics HD depth charts
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.

A guide to free fishing on Veterans Day
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.

Mental health benefits of fishing
The History of Sportfishing with Michael Fowlkes

October 7th, 2024

Fishbrain's interview with writer and director of The History of Sportfishing documentary, Michael Fowlkes.

The History of Sportfishing with Michael Fowlkes
Fall fishing tips from Bobby Sherman

October 6th, 2024

Bobby’s one of the passionate community advocates on Fishbrain and has been since he started. He joined the Fishbrain Pro Staff family in 2019, he loves sharing and helping other anglers and last week we sat down with him to get to know him even more. 

Fall fishing tips from Bobby Sherman
Steelhead on the fly with Mad River Outfitters

September 24th, 2024

Learn about fly fishing for Great Lakes steelhead with the experts at Mad River Outfitters.

Steelhead on the fly with Mad River Outfitters