To catch big crappies this spring, borrow a few tips from the old-school cane pole fishermen who didn't need fancy ...

This nice brook trout was caught by Outdoors Contributor Chris Sargent at his favorite secluded fishing spot before it was taken over by parking lots and hiking trails. Credit: Courtesy of Chris ...

It seems when the dogwoods have bloomed, that's a signal that it's time to head to the lakes for some ultralight tackle fun fishing. Crappie aren't the biggest fish found in the Santee Cooper lakes ...

For weeks now, Zendaya and Robert Pattinsonhave been promoting their upcoming film The Drama (out in theaters today), and one question has hung over every appearance they’ve made: what, exactly, is ...

Local fishing reports indicate a strong pompano run in the surf as water temperatures rise. The St. Johns River is seeing an increase in largemouth bass catches as shad move into the area. Count your ...

Iowa's got another master angler. Instead of watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, Micaiah Thompson decided it would be a good day to go fishing. And it looks like he made the right call: He ...

A 35-year-old Iowa angler who took a church youth group ice fishing on Super Bowl Sunday has been awarded a state record for his catch of a nearly 4-pound black crappie. The Iowa Department of Natural ...

The Almost-Annual Crappie Derby at Dorchester Park is officially happening in 2026. After several years of cancellations, the event, hosted by the Whitney Point Sportsmen's Association, is finally ...

Consider the humble, plain old lake, which — on paper — offers visitors a limited array of adventure. However, any worthwhile endeavor is only enriched by strict limitations, which is why a hole in ...

You’ll know crappie are biting on Lake Dardanelle when you see stationary boats in open water from the Interstate 40 bridges. For the next four months, you can enjoy some of the best fishing of the ...

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