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

Best destinations for fall fishing

September 3rd, 2024

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
Best destinations for fall fishing
Fall fishing: 7 best species to target this fall

September 3rd, 2024

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.

Freshwater fishing
Fall fishing
Fall fishing: 7 best species to target this fall
Fishbrain's guide to sunfish

August 20th, 2024

Our fisheries biologist, Ryan Hearn, goes through how to use key characteristics to properly ID different species of sunfish.

How to
Fishbrain's guide to sunfish
Fall fishing tips with Fishbrain

August 13th, 2024

Learn which Fishbrain features can be used specifically for the changing fishing conditions and migrating species in fall.

Fall fishing
Fall fishing tips with Fishbrain
Night fishing during a heatwave

August 12th, 2024

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
Night fishing during a heatwave
Getting started with kayak fishing

August 2nd, 2024

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.

Kayak fishing
Fishing gear
Getting started with kayak fishing
Fishbrain's ICAST 2024 gear highlights

July 26th, 2024

Fishbrain highlights some of the best new gear we saw at ICAST 2024

Fishing gear
Fishbrain's ICAST 2024 gear highlights
Fishing legends: Fishbrain's Q&A with Patrick Sebile

July 5th, 2024

"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."

Angler interview
Fishing legends: Fishbrain's Q&A with Patrick Sebile
Safe fish handling this Summer

July 1st, 2024

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

Conservation
Fish handling
Summer fishing
Safe fish handling this Summer
New striper regulations in effect

June 24th, 2024

New, set, regulations are in effect for Atlantic striped bass after a public addendum meeting in October.

Conservation
New striper regulations in effect
New striper regulations for Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean

June 24th, 2024

We look into the new, set, striper regulations after last year's emergency regulations and fall public addendum meeting.

Fishing Regulations
Conservation
New striper regulations for Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean
Ultimate Trout Fishing Guide: Tips, Gear & Techniques

June 18th, 2024

The Complete Guide to Trout Fishing is your ultimate resource for learning how to catch trout successfully in rivers, lakes, and streams. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the best trout fishing gear and bait to proven techniques for fly fishing, spin fishing, and trolling. Discover tips for identifying popular trout species like rainbow, brown, and brook trout, plus advice on reading water and seasonal strategies. Whether you're a beginner or experienced angler, this trout fishing guide will help you catch more fish and enjoy the great outdoors like never before.

Freshwater fishing
How to
Fish handling
Fishing gear
Fall fishing
Spring fishing
Summer fishing
Winter fishing
Fly fishing
Ultimate Trout Fishing Guide: Tips, Gear & Techniques