Freshwater Fishing Tips

You've reeled in a big, beautiful walleye. This fine catch deserves a picture, but it's putting up quite the fight, and that jaw full of teeth is less than inviting. If only you knew the best way to hold a walleye.

By Vivien Bullen

You'll be trout fishing at a company retreat next week. Unfortunately, the last time you went fishing, you were eleven years old and attempting to catch tadpoles in the nearby creek. Learn the lingo that goes along with lures and live bait.

By Rosalind Jackson

You wake up early on a Saturday in late March. You take a step outside. There's an exciting hint of warmth in the air that lets you know winter has finally passed, and spring is here. Get out your gear -- it's time to fish.

By Chris Marlowe

Hankering for a big fish with a big fight? Consider fishing for redfish. And if you're willing to do a little traveling, you can experience great redfish adventures throughout the entire year.

By Simon Shadow

If you've ever fought what you thought was a big catch on your line only to pull in a little pike, you know how tough these toothy fish can be. But if you want to catch a pike, you don't have to leave it to chance.

By Miranda Leary

Top water bass fishing uses lures that float on shallow water, and it's a pastime that pros or novices can enjoy. What does it take to catch a bass with a top water lure?

By Sarah Siddons

Even if you've never stood on the edge of a river and watched salmon making their way upstream, you've probably seen dramatic footage of the event on TV. What's the logic behind the salmon spawn, and what's the best way to catch spawning fish?

By Chris Marlowe

The walleye is priced for its tender, flavorful fillets -- and for the challenge it presents even the most experience fisherman. And the harder a fish is to catch, the more fun it is to catch it.

By Sam Tyler

Catfishing can be tricky if you're not a seasoned fisherman. Which type of bait is best? How long do you leave your lines before checking them? Learn everything you need to know to reel in the catch of a lifetime.

By Simon Shadow

Have you ever wanted to fish for salmon but weren't quite sure where to start? HowStuffWorks has the best salmon techniques that will have you in rivers and lakes in no time -- proving that salmon fishing isn't just for bears and birds.

By Rosalind Jackson