Just a few weeks ago, I made a six-hour drive to Western Pennsylvania to target brown trout on a very famous tailwater. The day before I departed, of course, a massive line of storms swept through ...

Grasshoppers, crickets, ants, beetles, bees, dragonflies, cicadas… There’s a whole mess bugs classified as terrestrials. No matter the insect, when a breeze blows any of these land-based trout snacks ...

The author rallies a group of Michigan buddies for a sunny day of lake trout fishing on Michigan's Crystal Lake.

Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

Depending on what part of the country you’re in, it might already be feeling like summer. The warmer months bring increased insect activity and great trout fishing opportunities, but they also present ...

An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

Jonny Armstrong / U.S. Geological Survey In the early season, when the rivers are still running high and cool from snowmelt, KynsLee Scott loves trout fishing. As a fishing guide and conservationist, ...

Lake Superior lake trout fishing in winter isn’t easy. From rare calm open-water days to sketchy ice, the rewards keep ...

With the weather getting warmer and the sun shining longer, the conditions are right for sitting back and casting a line in your local river, stream, pond or lake. For those hoping to hook a trout, ...

As Michigan's anglers prep to head out for the 2025-26 trout fishing season opener, don't forget to get a license first. Everyone 17 and older who targets fish, amphibians, crustaceans and reptiles in ...