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Your guide to fishing, the world’s most popular hobby.
Steelhead on the fly with Mad River Outfitters
Learn about fly fishing for Great Lakes steelhead with the experts at Mad River Outfitters.
Fall Fishing for Bull Reds
Every fall, anglers in the gulf and Atlantic become obsessed with pumpkins. Not because of the looming Halloween holiday, however, but the presence of bull redfish. Learn more about why these giant fish are one of the most sought after species in saltwater this time of year.
Surf fishing fall stripers
Don't let lack of a boat keep you from catching stripers. Learn where and when to target stripers from the beach during the fall migration.
Guide tips for fall bass and crappie
Learn how target bass and crappie this fall from Captain Angie Douthit, one of the top guides on the historical Lake Okeechobee.
Best destinations for fall fishing
Fishbrain looks at some of the best locations around the country for fall scenery, solitude and fishing opportunities. Hungry fish, migrating species, cool temperatures and bright foliage await your next fishing adventure.
Fall fishing: 7 best species to target this fall
Fall is a great time to be on the water. Cool weather, changing leaves and hungry fish make for the perfect time to fish. Take a look at some of our picks for the best species to target during this beautiful time of year.
Fishbrain's guide to sunfish
Our fisheries biologist, Ryan Hearn, goes through how to use key characteristics to properly ID different species of sunfish.
Fall fishing tips with Fishbrain
Learn which Fishbrain features can be used specifically for the changing fishing conditions and migrating species in fall.
Night fishing during a heatwave
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.
Getting started with kayak fishing
How to start kayak fishing. An introduction into picking the right kayak for fishing in your area, what species you can fish for and how to prepare for hitting the water.
Fishbrain's ICAST 2024 gear highlights
Fishbrain highlights some of the best new gear we saw at ICAST 2024
Fishing legends: Fishbrain's Q&A with Patrick Sebile
"There are between 22,000 and 24,000 fish in the world and I want to be the guy who caught the most. That means I have around 23,000 to go."