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

Post spawn bass tips

Post spawn bass tips

May 11th, 2025

Discover the best post-spawn bass fishing tips, including top lures, proven techniques, and key locations to target big bass after the spawn.

Where to fish
Freshwater fishing
Spring fishing
Public land fishing access

Public land fishing access

April 30th, 2025

Public land changes across the country. With the announcement of the new Parks and Government Lands Layer on Fishbrain we discuss some of the different types of public land in different regions of the U.S. that you can use to access new fishing spots.

Fishing Regulations
Fishbrain community guidelines

Fishbrain community guidelines

April 29th, 2025

These guidelines were created for our community on Fishbrain to ensure everyone feels safe and respected.

Business
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
Lures every angler needs by situation

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.

How to
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