The 2025-26 Tasmanian brown trout season ends 11:59 pm on Sunday 3 May 2026. The Inland Fisheries Service runs through the closure and extended-water rules. Trout Tales guide Matt Stone reflects on a season defined by adaptable anglers and Penstock spinner hatches.
US bass YouTuber Jon B runs a 24-hour boat-camp mission in Texas's Caddo Lake, chases rat-eating bass in inches of water, and explains why tannic swamp water is gold for shallow-cover anglers.
An angler runs three days and two nights at Lake Monduran chasing topwater barra on pencils and weedless swimbaits, comes back sunburnt, and posts one of the wilder Aussie impoundment sessions of the month.
Australian fishing brand Tackle Tactics TV has released a Baroon Pocket Dam session with presenters Declan and Justin targeting Aussie bass on ZMan 2.5-inch and 3-inch SlimSwimZ rigged on the new 3/8oz Demonz jig heads, detailing a slow-roll technique that turned a shutdown bite into steady catches.
Yellow perch and black crappies offer excellent winter fishing opportunities across Canada's frozen lakes. These social panfish travel in groups and bite aggressively throughout the cold months, making them prime targets for ice anglers seeking both action and table fare.
New Mexico anglers are reporting exceptional fishing success across multiple lakes and reservoirs in March 2026, with impressive catches of trout, bass, and catfish. Notable achievements include the Maynard family's 25 bass at Chaparral Park Lake and multiple five-trout days at Santa Cruz Reservoir and Bluewater Lake, signaling a promising start to the fishing season.
A comprehensive guide to America's premier trout fishing destinations reveals lakes from coast to coast offering world-class angling opportunities. The list features diverse locations from California's Lake Tahoe to Montana's Flathead Lake, each providing unique trout species and stunning scenery for anglers seeking memorable fishing experiences.
Early spring bass fishing on Truman Lake peaks in March and April as fish move from winter hideouts toward spawning areas. Targeting secondary points, rocky banks, and warming pockets can lead to productive pre-spawn fishing success.
Darren Nunley caught a massive 15.75-pound largemouth bass on Tennessee's Nickajack Lake using a ChatterBait lure. The catch awaits DNA testing for official state record certification by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The 2026 Spring Mack Days fishing event kicks off Thursday at Flathead Lake, running for nine weeks. Hosted by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the competition offers thousands in prizes while helping reduce invasive lake trout populations threatening native fish species.
Iowa's diverse fishing landscape features natural glacial lakes and sprawling reservoirs offering year-round angling opportunities. Clear Lake stands out for its walleye and yellow bass populations, while East and West Okoboji anchor the Great Lakes region with excellent smallmouth bass and perch fishing.
Christopher Ore of Otis caught a massive 12.51-pound bass at Toledo Bend Reservoir while pre-fishing in an area away from boat traffic. The enormous pre-spawn bass is the heaviest to qualify for the Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program in 2026 and earned Ore his first replica mount.