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Outdoor Family Fun

Essentials for a Campsite Kitchen

When planning on which cookware items to take on the camping trip, keep these keys in mind.

Todd Ceisner

How to Have a Great Day on the Boat with Your Kids

Fishing is not just a passion for me; it's literally why I get out of bed in the morning. It's

Thomas Allen

Quality Time Around the Backyard Firepit

Friends and family can come together often around the patio firepit.

Thomas Allen

Family Time at Home

With Brian Latimer's demanding tournament schedule, he really appreciates downtime to invest

Game & Fish Staff

The Fishing Life

Professional bass angler Brian Latimer recognizes his calling in life as a fisherman but

Game & Fish Staff

Prep Like a Pro for Fishing Success

Prepare now to catch fish later.

Game & Fish Staff

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Bass

Bass Crash Course: Catch More Bass in the Wind

3 tips to make windy conditions work for you on the water.

Shane Beilue

How Will the Solar Eclipse Impact Game and Fish?

The 2024 Great American Eclipse is coming soon and here's what turkey hunters and bass anglers

Lynn Burkhead

Legendary Angler Used this System to Boat More than 1,200 10-Pounders

Monster bass class: Put a straightforward game plan to work for you like he did.

Craig Buddo

Bass Crash Course: Pattern Bass with Squarebill Crankbaits

Cover lots of water quickly to unlock the bass bite on any given day.

Shane Beilue

Bass Rig Tweaks of the Experts

Adaptations of classic soft-plastic rigs can unlock the bite when original versions fall short.

Bruce Ingram

3 Lures that Excel Across Bass Country in April

When the spawn is on, simplify your approach with swimming worms, prop baits and buzz frogs.

Ken Duke

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Catfish

Blue Catfish Record Broken for 4th Consecutive Year

Huge Ohio River whiskerfish sets a new record in West Virginia.

Game & Fish Staff

3 Proven Tactics to Boat More Late-Summer Catfish

Slow-trolling, drifting and anchoring all have their place for summer catfishing.

Dan Anderson

Cranky Cats: Chunk-'n-Wind Bass Lures for Summer Catfish

Bored with soaking baits? Catch catfish on lures designed for other species.

Keith Sutton

Dog-Days Cats: Catch More Late-Summer Flatheads, Channels

When other bites slow down in the East, catfish provide consistent action.

Jeff Knapp

Trophy Room: Angler Breaks Own Catfish Record, Teen Shatters Cutthroat Mark

State fishing records reported in West Virginia and Tennessee.

Lynn Burkhead

Catfish Noodling Will Test Your Resolve, Nerves

Wet and wild is the name of the game for those willing to go all-in for catfish.

Colin Moore

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Crappie

Panfish Calendar: How to Crash Their Annual Spawning Run

Limit out on yellow perch, crappies and bluegills as they make their annual spawning

Mike Gnatkowski

Trophy Crappie Time in the South

Spring brings hot fishing for giant slab crappies. Learn the top places and tactics to score

Frank Sargeant

Fulfill Your Crappie Fishing Dreams at the Big 4

If you're serious about big crappies, you owe it to yourself to plan a trip to this quartet of

John N. Felsher

Crappie Lures, Baits and Rigs for Now Through the Spawn

They're the keys to catching limits of slabs from pre-spawn to post-spawn.

Gary Lewis

Stubborn Slabs: Catch More Crappies During Their Fall Transition

Try these top presentations for crappies as they move deeper throughout the fall.

Jeff Knapp

Crappie Weather: Late-Summer Patterns Can Produce Hot Fishing

Paying close attention to the conditions can pay dividends when chasing crappies.

Jim Gronaw

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Muskie/Pike

Musky Mayhem in the Islands of Giants

Late fall in New York's Thousand Islands region is prime time for the fish of 10,000 casts.

Matt Crawford

3 Ways to Catch Mid-Summer Bass, Walleyes & Muskies

Adapt to conditions for hot-weather action on these popular species.

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

River of Plenty: Fishing, Scenery and History on the Cumberland

The Tennessee river runs rich with biodiversity and adventure, and offers spectacular fishing.

Jen Ripple

Target Monster River Muskies This Spring

In search of open-water fishing in the East? Look no further than your nearest musky river.

Jeff Knapp

Huge Catch Breaks Idaho Northern Pike Record

The certified 40-plus-pounder caught in northern Idaho breaks a 13-year-old record.

Gem & Fish Staff

Prime Time for Your Personal-Best Ice Pike

Big northern pike push shallow in late winter to gear up for the spawn. It's one of the best

Scott Mackenthun

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Striper & Hybrid

Striper Town USA: Salt-Crusted Montauk Point

Head to the eastern end of Long Island for the region's best striped bass fishing. 

Joseph Albanese

No. 1 Topwater Lure for Atlantic Stripers: The 'Doc' Is In

The late-summer's hottest surface plug originally targeted muskies.

Capt. Tom Migdalski

Striper Fishing on the Flats

Tips for approaching and catching big striped bass when they move into shallow water.

Michael Tougias

5 Fall Fishing Tips on How to Earn Your Stripers

Want to tangle with giant striped bass during the fall months? Richard B. Russell Lake on the

Terry Madewell

Destinations: Fishing Fun in the Southern Sun

From striped bass to giant speckled trout and largemouths, these two southern destinations

John N. Felsher

Summer Schooling: Join the Feeding Frenzy

Few summer fishing experiences in the Midwest can match targeting predators herding baitfish.

Mike Pehanich

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Panfish

Panfish Calendar: How to Crash Their Annual Spawning Run

Limit out on yellow perch, crappies and bluegills as they make their annual spawning

Mike Gnatkowski

Spring Panfish Success Begins with the Right Rod, Reel and Line

Here's a look at great gear to chase crappies, yellow perch and bluegills this spring.

Mikę Gnatkowski

Trophy Crappie Time in the South

Spring brings hot fishing for giant slab crappies. Learn the top places and tactics to score

Frank Sargeant

How to Master Bull Coppernose Bluegills in Tidal Rivers

Fishing for tidal bluegills can be frustrating and rewarding. Here's how to make it more of

Jim Gronaw

State Records: 8-Pound Indiana Smallie; Jumbo Georgia Perch

As the weather warms, catches of trophy fish are on the rise.

Game & Fish Staff

Break Out the Bitty Baits for Big Bull Bluegills

Tiny jigs and light line are just the right recipe for pre-spawn bluegills.

Jim Gronaw

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Walleye

Rollin' on the Rivers for Spring Walleye

Anglers willing to brave unpredictable weather and crowds may find fast action or a new

Scott Mackenthun

Catch More Ice Walleyes During Daylight Hours

Walleyes are more active early and late, but you can still catch them in the light of day.

Scott Mackenthun

Go Buck Wild to Catch More Walleyes

What's old is new again, as bucktail jigs, aka hair jigs, get the nod for cold-season walleyes.

Jeff Knapp

Round-the-Clock Fall Walleyes

In autumn, walleyes feed heavily all day and into the night. These proven strategies will

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

Snap a Glide Bait for Walleyes & More

The glide jig is best known as a walleye lure, but it's a multi-species marvel in summer.

Jeff Knapp

How to Fish Glide Baits for Summer Walleyes

Glide baits have become one of the hottest mid- to late-summer walleye presentations.

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

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Trout & Salmon

Muddy-Water Trout: Don't Let Runoff Run You Off

High, muddy water is a fact of life for Western trout anglers in spring. The fish adapt to it,

Mike Gnatkowski

Catching Native Brookies Comes Down to How You Stalk Them

The key is not what you throw at brook trout, but rather how close you can get.

Bruce Ingram

Find Early Steelhead in Great Lake Tributaries

Spoons, spinners, plugs and more can produce consistent action.

Jim Bedford

Lake Taneycomo: Missouri's Tailwater Trout Treasure

More river than reservoir, it offers year-round opportunities for rainbow trout and

Brandon Butler

Secrets to Catching Tight-Quarters Trout

When trees and vegetation make fly casting for trout all but impossible, roll with spinning

Jim Bedford

How to Beat the Big Browns

Brown trout are completely different than their rainbow-colored cousins. Understand the

Jeff Samsel

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Other Freshwater

Sucker Supporters Say 'Junk Fish' Are Anything But

A group of dedicated anglers stresses the importance of under-appreciated native fish.

Andrew McKean

Show Me the Record Book: New World Record Paddlefish Reported in Missouri

The new record came on St. Patrick's Day on Lake of the Ozarks.

Lynn Burkhead

Act Fast: A Big Bluegill Bite Demands Your Attention

Efficiently tackle your lawn chores with Toro's TITAN MAX Havoc Edition Zero-Turn Mower,

Lynn Burkhead

What a Gar! Texas Catch Eclipses 200 Pounds

The Lone Star State bolsters its reputation of producing immense alligator gars.

Lynn Burkhead

Find More Time for Family, Friends and Fishing

The Toro 60V MAX 16-inch Brushless Chainsaw, a versatile and reliable tool for tackling

Lynn Burkhead

Exotic Fishing Paradise Awaits in South Florida

Incredible fishing for hard-fighting peacock bass, other non-native species and largemouths,

John Felsher

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Saltwater

Chase the Moon for Winter Inshore Success

One of the keys to catching redfish and seatrout in winter is understanding how the fish and

Frank Sargeant

Winter Tactics to Find Roaming Reds

As winter strengthens its grip on coastal waters, redfish seek out more hospitable environs.

Frank Sargeant

Blue Marlin Nets Record $6.2 Million at Derby

G&F Digest: Another walleye cheating scandal, world-record seatrout, how to help Lahaina.

Lynn Burkhead

Bayou Bounty: Get Fresh or Salty In SW Louisiana

Freshwater and saltwater species alike beckon anglers to the lakes, rivers and marshes near

John Felsher

First Look: Strike King Saltwater Fishing Lures

Long known for its freshwater lures, the Strike King Lure Company now has a solid line of

Drew Warden

1 in 4 Million: That's Your Chances of Fatal Shark Attack

Despite recent (scary) news, shark bites are extremely rare for swimmers and anglers.

Lynn Burkhead

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Fly Fishing

Orvis Launches All-New Helios Lineup of Fly Rods

The famed fly-rod company is taking the line to new fly-fishing heights.

Lynn Burkhead

Feather and Flash: Choose the Right Fly for Winter Steelhead

Innovative fly design is improving the effectiveness of winter steelhead patterns.

Scott Turo

Once Again, Fly Fishing Rides High at ICAST

The annual trade show debuts expanded fly-fishing presence.

Lynn Burkhead

Caddis Hatch in Full Swing in the Ozarks

Keep an eye on those little bugs on Arkansas' White and Norfork rivers.

Lynn Burkhead

The Dependable Dozen of Must-Have Trout Flies

These 12 flies are proven producers for a wide range of Western trout fishing scenarios.

Mike Gnatkowski

Take It to the Bank for Hefty Cold-Weather Rainbows

Rely on these tactics to increase encounters with big trout when stalking the river's edge.

Gary Lewis

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Ice Fishing

Catch More Ice Walleyes During Daylight Hours

Walleyes are more active early and late, but you can still catch them in the light of day.

Scott Mackenthun

Gear Check: Cool New Ice-Fishing Gear to Consider

Here's a quick look at new augers, apparel, hardware and more.

Mike Gnatkowski

4 Seasons of Bucket-List Fishing on Lake Erie

Walleyes in the spring, smallies all summer, fall steelheads, yellow perch on ice.

Lynn Burkhead

Under the Ice: Drop-Shot Rigging for Pressured Panfish

When the going gets tough, use this tried-and-true open-water tactic for wary panfish.

Scott Mackenthun

Prime Time for Your Personal-Best Ice Pike

Big northern pike push shallow in late winter to gear up for the spawn. It's one of the best

Scott Mackenthun

Boy, 13, Wins World's Largest Ice-Fishing Tournament with Huge Walleye

Minnesota youth takes the top prize at the 12,000-angler event—a new Ford pickup truck.

Thomas Allen

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News

Wire-to-Wire Win for Bassmaster Classic Champion

Justin Hamner caught the event's heaviest stringer on Day 1 and never looked back.

Game & Fish Staff

Angler Turns Potential World Record Into Fertilizer

97-pound bighead carp: "I'm going to eat it in the form of tomatoes and cucumbers."

Lynn Burkhead

Kevin VanDam Announces New Show Coming to Outdoor Channel

After this week's BPT REDCREST event, KVD's new aim is 'The VanDam Experience.'

Lynn Burkhead

Big-Fish Stories: State Records and One Huge Great White

The 1,200-pound shark was caught and released at a Panhandle beach.

Lynn Burkhead

State-Record Crappie Nullified After X-Ray Reveals Ball Bearings

The Kansas slab caught last year was certified at first until further investigation.

Lynn Burkhead

Music Icon, Outdoors Lover Toby Keith Remembered

Keith, owner of dozens of No. 1 country hits, also owned Luck E Strike tackle company.

Lynn Burkhead

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Stories

World Fishing Records That Almost Weren't

In some cases, proof that the biggest fish really are the biggest has been intriguingly

Colin Moore

Best Bets to Catch a Record Fish for 12 Freshwater Species

Head to these hot fishing spots if you're looking to make the record books.

Colin Moore

Best of 2023: Most Popular Hunting and Fish Videos

G&F users flocked to video series "Bass Crash Course," "Beyond the Bait" and much more.

Game & Fish Staff

Best of 2023: Most Popular Bass-Fishing Stories on Game & Fish

These articles on fishing for largemouth bass helped our users catch fish all year long.

Game & Fish Staff

Best of 2023: Storytelling, Inspiration, Destinations & Humor

These were our editors' favorite hunting and fishing feature stories from last year.

Game & Fish Staff

Best of 2023: Giant Florida Gator, Whitetail Rut Intel, Crappie & Panfish, New Guns and Ammo

These 10 hunting and fishing posts on gafmag.com were the most-visited articles of the year.

Game & Fish Staff

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