Trout & Salmon Fishing

Spring creeks and flatland trout streams with moderate flows develop aquatic grasses and broadleaf weeds that hold one of the trout’s favorite forage items—freshwater scuds.

For many of us, the classic in-line spinner represents the first artificial lure on which we duped a stream-dwelling trout, a significant milestone in a young angler’s progression and one that we’ll never forget.

While many anglers pack away their gear with winter's first snow, trout remain active as long as the water doesn't get too cold.

There’s something about brittle fall afternoons and autumn’s red, yellow and orange landscape that speaks directly to a sportsman’s heart.

Sure, I fish all that same classic river structure, and I pull a lot of trout out of those spots, but I find that compared to unassuming runs, they are hit-or miss affairs. You catch the fish or two that have duked out a patch of the prime real-estate, or you don’t. And, as is often the case on pressured streams, the angler who fished the same spot a half-hour earlier probably already did so.

Colorado guide Bernie Keefe had been posting pictures of hefty lakers he’d pulled through ice with Lindy Watsit Jigs, and I knew from my own experience that trout always have a tough time snubbing a Fuzz-E-Grub. Therefore, I tossed several of each into my boxes as I packed for a Black Hills ice excursion.

Despite a nasty cold front, Steve Pennaz and Berkley’s Hunter Cole caught and landed six Lake Trout averaging 15 pounds in a couple hours

Sixty-seven lakes and reservoirs, in 19 states, hold specially tagged fish that could turn into cash or prizes for lucky anglers! Read on!

NAFC Life Member Matt Stevens enjoyed the fishing trip of a lifetime, spending six days in early September fly fishing for big brook trout and Arctic char in Labrador, Canada.

Learn about three spectacular bodies of water that offer world-class fishing right now