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Your guide to fishing, the world’s most popular hobby.
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."
Safe fish handling this Summer
Summer is here and we asked our fisheries biologist Ryan Hearn how you can handle fish safely during the summer heat.
New striper regulations for Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean
We look into the new, set, striper regulations after last year's emergency regulations and fall public addendum meeting.
New striper regulations in effect
New, set, regulations are in effect for Atlantic striped bass after a public addendum meeting in October.
Early summer bass fishing tactics
Early summer brings fishing stability, but also the challenges of changing weather, hotter temps and lethargic fish. Read about some of our best tips and techniques from our own fisheries biologist on how to change with the weather and keep your rod bent all Summer.
Kayak Fishing tips with Chuck Earls
An introduction into the gear and knowledge needed for kayaking America's Great Lakes. Learn about fishing for walleye, steelhead, small mouth bass and other species from a kayak in The Great Lakes.
Trout die off in Montana's Big Hole River
Trout are dying off in Montana’s Big Hole River and surrounding rivers. We look into what’s happening and the plans being made for recovery.