Flows have dropped from 2000cfs to 582 and falling! The river is clearing rapidly and returning to fishiness quickly. Beautiful blue skies and a little over a foot of snow. Bring a coat but is warming to 36deg right now. … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Handbook to Offshore Adventures in Costa Rica Whether you’re chasing sailfish battling yellowfin tuna or experiencing your first big bluewater run Jaco and Los Sueños deliver some of Costa Rica’s premier deep sea fishing. This guide breaks down everything you need to know from what to expect offshore how to choose the right […] The po...

Paradise Valley Spring Creeks: by Jan Axtell Unseasonably warm day time temperatures and persistent low barometric pressure have made for an excellent week of fishing in Paradise Valley and beyond.  If you aren’t fired up about skiing you might as well go fishing. Our predicted weather […] The post Yellowstone River and Spring Creeks Fishing Repor...

The day began with a beautiful sunrise over the Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica as we set out for a day of sport fishing on the Big Eye 2. The sea was calm and the sky was clear setting the stage for a memorable fishing adventure. We were joined by a wonderful family […] The post “Family Fishing Adventure: 5 Sailfish 3 Tuna Caught” appeared f...

Today the ice we checked was around 15″ inside the pressure ridge 1.5 to 2 miles out from our access. Everything inside it stayed in good shape. I expect it to stay that way through tomorrow with temperatures getting a little warmer. Currently we are letting vehicles with a 5500lb curb weight out for rentals […] The post December 26th 2025 first a...

I hope everyone had a great and Merry Christmas!  I was back fishing today with William and Dara Blalock and boy what a crazy morning it was! Old Town Bait had run out of shrimp just as a I was pulling up so I made my way back south to Amelia Island Bait and Tackle and it seemed everyone with a boat was going fishing today - it was a zoo! But the...

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Ben went out for a quick ice check in front of the marina today December 26 2025 and found that last night's rain has left about a half-inch of standing water on the ice in most places. If you drill a hole the surface water will likely drain into it and conditions are currently very slippery so please come...

Guatemala the Paradise of Sailfish

Located just minutes from Vancouver Washington some of the West Coast’s premier freshwater fishing awaits. The Columbia and Willamette Rivers just across the Oregon border offer exceptional opportunities for salmon sturgeon and walleye. With Marvin’s Guide Service anglers from Vancouver can enjoy action-packed days on the water without traveling f...

Snake River We started the first half of December warm and dry now we are warm and wet.  Despite comfortable conditions there has been a lot of inconsistency on the Snake and some days you will have to work for them which means going deep in ledge rock pools and eddies.  Other days there will be surface action in eddies seams and ledge rock trough...

Merry Christmas!  We closed Christmas Eve afternoon and will remain closed today.  Our office will be open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday.  We have one family rental for today that was reserved long ago; otherwise a couple of us will be getting all the rentals ready for tomorrow. With the weather on the warm side […] The post December 25th 2025 first appe...

🎄✝️ Merry Christmas from WestWind Charters ✝️🎄 Grateful for God’s protection calm seas and the memories made this year. As we celebrate the birth of Christ 2026 fishing dates are now booking 🎣 We can’t wait to welcome you aboard.

A large number of fishers listen to popular myths about how to fish. Over the years I made it a policy test those assumptions. In this case “Don’t fish high muddy flows. BS….The fish can’t leave the water. So figure … Continue reading →

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New year from all of us at BBT!!! 2025 had it’s ups and downs but a great year none the less!!!  Looking forward to an even better 2026!  We appreciate and are very thankful for all our clients and customers….THANK YOU & CHEERS!!!  We hope everyone has a […] The post December 24 2025 appeared first on B...

Merry Christmas from all the crew here at Bobs Bait and Tackle. The post Merry Christmas first appeared on Bob's Bait & Tackle.

Merry Christmas from STS Guiding From all of us at STS Guiding we’d like to wish our guests friends and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for spending time on the water with us and for being part of another unforgettable season. Please feel free to call or email … Continue reading Merry Christmas →

Water Level: 295.06 | Water Temperature: 48˚ Weather: 48˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 5 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Target 3-4 feet of water using Speed Shads or square-billed crankbaits. A stop-and-go retrieve is producing the best results in shallow coves and around submerged timber. 2. Crappie: Concentrate on deep brushpiles where crappie are holding […...

We had an exciting day out on the Pacific with Big Eye 2 Sportfishing just 20 miles off the coast of Quepos Costa Rica. Our seasoned captain Franklin Araya led us to a bountiful catch that included three sailfish a blue marlin and a mahi-mahi – the latter of which made for an excellent dinner. […] The post “Triple Sailfish and Blue Marlin Catch: B...

Today we embarked on another thrilling sport fishing adventure aboard the Big Eye 2 in the rich waters of Quepos Costa Rica. As a leading sport fishing charter service in Quepos we continually strive to provide our anglers with unforgettable fishing experiences. The day commenced with a beautiful sunrise a promising start to our fishing […] The po...

Today at Big Eye 2 Sportfishing we had an exciting day out on the waters of Quepos Costa Rica. Our professional team led by Captain Franklin Araya embarked on a thrilling adventure in search of the coveted sailfish. We are thrilled to report that our efforts were met with great success. The morning started with […] The post “Sailfish Success: Happ...

It's cold the bass are lethargic it's time to slow down. WRONG!!! The bass are preparing for the spawn by eating as much as possible to try to survive a stressful spring. Be aggressive,fish fast and look for feeding fish. December was by far my best month of the year and I fish fast and aggressively. I am constantly looking for a group of...

Fishing Report Month of December Lake Guntersville December on Guntersville can be difficult as it is the beginning of the cold weather and the fish are generally not very active; this December however was very good; the bass were on the move feeding even in the cold water. Catches were good with good numbers and... Read more » The post Fishing Re...

¡Bienvenidos, amigos! It’s your favorite salt-crusted captain, Pete, coming to you live from the docks. First off, a huge Happy Fishmas and Feliz Año Nuevo to all my fishing family out there. It’s January 2026, and while I know many of you are back home digging out of the snow or winterizing your rigs, let me tell ya—the o...

OFFSHORE- Reports have been a bit slow this week offshore. Despite the decent cold front sailfish action never really went off. The general consensus was most boats putting the kites up saw a fish or two with only a few boats getting more than 4 or 5 chances. A scattering of dolphin in 250-400' of water but no big numbers. The wahoo have shown up a...

Happy Saturday! After another cold night our access has improved enough to allow single-axle wheelhouses to be pulled behind ATVs or side-by-sides. We are still not allowing cars or trucks through our access while it continues to heal. We are also not recommending truck traffic through any access on the lake as ice thickness under the snow is comm...