Fishing is a popular pastime in Virginia Beach, and while it may seem like a carefree activity, it is important to be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding fishing to ensure the protection and sustainability of the fish populations. In this post, we'll explore the fishing rules and regulati...
Virginia Beach is a fantastic destination for fishing enthusiasts looking to catch a variety of species. Located in the seven cities area in southeast Virginia, this beautiful beach town offers a plethora of fishing opportunities throughout the year. Whether you're looking to catch inshore or offsho...
Virginia Beach is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with its beautiful, sandy beaches, boardwalk, and plethora of other beach-town activities. For those who enjoy fishing, Virginia Beach is a true cornucopia of op...
Destin is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the world thanks to the diversity of fish species and its unique geography. Destin’s location on the Gulf makes for great weather and fishing throughout the year. The city is known as “the world’s lucki...
The Galveston area provides a wide variety of wonderful saltwater fishing opportunities for anglers seeking both offshore and inshore fishing adventures. Anglers can catch all the major Gulf Coast saltwater species in the Galveston area. This includes inshore species such as speckled trout, redfish,...
Panama City Beach is one of the most popular vacation spots on the Florida panhandle. It also happens to be located on the shores of world class inshore, nearshore, and offshore fisheries. Whether you're on vacation with the family looking to spend a day on t...
Key West is known for its natural beauty and peaceful environment. With its beautiful sunsets, pristine beaches, and clear waters, it’s paradise for anyone who loves getting outdoors. Additionally, Key West boasts a rich maritime and fishing heritage. Situated at the so...
As you travel south along the Texas Coast the water turns clear and the fishing goes from good to exceptional. South Padre Island is positioned on the edge of the lower Laguna Madre and the continental shelf. This opens up endless fishing opportunities for some of the most popular species in the US....
The fishing opportunities in San Diego give anglers an array of species to target only a short distance from the docks. The temperate to tropical Southern California climate combined with the cold water in the Pacific create a unique environment where some incredible f...
The Texas Coast is consistently a top contender for best fishing spots in the U.S. The abundance of ideal fish habitat from backwater grass beds to offshore reefs combined with mild water temperatures means the bite rarely dies down. If you’re planning a trip down to Galveston, here are the seven be...
Fishing gear has evolved over the years and anglers are now better equipped for everything from bad weather to picky fish. These improvements have made ice fishing a surprisingly effective way to catch fish. While pulling in big numbers is nice, ice fishing is one of the most social forms of fishing...
Texas has a wide range of fishing opportunities. Everything from largemouth bass to tarpon to rainbow trout can be caught across the Lone Star State. Captain Kevin McConnell has been fishing from one end of Texas to the other for more than 30 years. With decades of fishing experience as both a recre...
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Grouper is a general name typically used for fish in the generas Epinephelus, Mycteroperca, and several other smaller genera. Grouper are a diverse group of fish that can vary in appearance but they typically have a stout body similar in shape to snapper and a large mouth fo...
Oyster reefs are more important to coastal communities than most people realize. As a fisherman, you probably already know that oyster reefs provide good structure for fishing. For some bay systems, oyster reefs are the primary habitat for holding target species such as speckled trout during certa...
There is no marsh more marshy than the floodplains of the southern Mississippi Delta, and there is nowhere I’d rather be tossing a streamer for redfish.
I’ve been chasing a big bull red on the fly for a few years now, and when I was invited to a friend’s wedding in New Orl...
Miami. The city of great nightlife, nice beaches, quality fishing, and beautiful weather. As we prepared to touch down for our Christmas away from home, we were lucky enough to be greeted with 45 degree rain. We thought we were escaping the poor weather, but when the entire country is engulfed in th...
Grouper are stout predators that prefer to lie and wait rather than chase their prey. These fish are also opportunistic scavengers that wont pass up an easy meal. The large mouth and powerful gills of a grouper create avacuum that sucks prey into their mouth in the blin...
Whether you have an upcoming work retreat, you belong to an organization, or you just have a lot of friends and family, someday you might have the pleasure of planning a fishing trip for a large group of people. When it comes to fishing, a small group of fishermen might be able to fit on one or two...
There are more than 1,000 species of catfish spread across the globe and the variety is stunning. 26 species of catfish from tiny to gigantic reside in the waters of the United States. Catfish are named after their characteristic barbels which resemble a cat's whiskers. These...
Not everyone grew up exposed to the joys of fishing and the outdoors. For many, if your family fished, then you learned to fish. If your family did not fish, then you might get lucky and encounter a friend, roommate, or work colleague somewhere along the way who is willing to teach you to fish. But...
Panfish is a term coined by anglers to describe a handful of fish that are delicious and are roughly small enough to fit into a pan. The fish species that are included when someone mentions panfish largely depends on the region they are fishing. However, five species of fish almost always make the l...
Salt is the one element that differentiates two entirely different fisheries. Here’s everything you need to know about fishing in saltwater versus fishing in freshwater.
inland fishing is an umbrella term that covers al...
Black drum and sheepshead are two popular inshore fish on the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. While these fish are both a blast to catch, there’s more to them than meets the eye. Here’s a breakdown of both species and what makes them unique.
Black drum are a popular specie...
Salmon and Steelhead are anadromous and known for swimming upstream to spawn. These fish have been incredibly influential across the Northwest U.S. and share many of the same traits. Here’s how steelhead stack up with other species of salmon.
Steelhead are a disti...
