The latest winter storm has put a major damper for this weekend of ice fishing. 8 inches of heavy wet snow fell in Waconia yesterday. Because of current lake conditions we cannot recommend folks venture out on Lake Waconia without walking with a chisel and thoroughly checking ahead of yourself. Why do we feel this way? With all the warm weather the...

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Last Updated on February 19 2026 by Eric Bonneman Central Florida duck hunting has a way of surprising people who only picture flooded timber and frozen marshes. Here the season...

“One of a kind.” This is just one example of what guests use to describe QCL a remote paradise tucked among lush old growth forests rugged shorelines and the rich waters of Haida Gwaii. And while some may ask “Isn’t it just a fishing lodge?” Our answer is simple. The QCL Experience is so much […]

Things are freezing up good out there with the temps dropping and it’s looking like it will be a good weekend. The weather systems seemed to just roll around us up here on the lake at the lake. Our access was closed yesterday as we wanted things to freeze up some but is open today […] The post February 19th 2026 first appeared on Lyback's Ice Fish...

OFFSHORE- Sailfish action has picked up as the week goes on with a handful of boats releasing five or more. Best bite seems to be south of Lake Worth Inlet; but a fair pick going on north of the inlet as well. Not the most "ideal" sailfishes conditions headed into the weekend; but expect some good numbers ahead of a cold front early ext week. No do...

Today was comfortable till the winds picked up. The high was 57 while the low was 54 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 37mph. Currently it’s 55 feels like 47 with WSW winds around 11mph. Gusts around 23mph. Tomorrow winds will be lighter speeds with similar temps. Sound water temp: 47-49 Ocean water […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Rep...

Spring tiptoes into Montana slowly not with fanfare but frosty mornings giving way to longer light. Rivers such as the […]

Overnight we received some rain and slushy snow. This morning the temps are starting to drop and things should freeze up quite well out there in the next 24-36 hours. For that reason we closed our access for the next 24 hours so things could freeze up out there. Our access to the lake is […] The post February 18th 2026 first appeared on Lyback's I...

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE WINTER TACKLE I RECOMMEND I feel like I pull facebook up every day to a post about a Dam test or people debating if this is the lowest the lake has ever been or what ramps are still usable. We are again dealing with a drought super clear winter time water and now ICE! A lot of the main river chan...

Give us a call before we turn our attention to shad. Late February and March is excellent pre-spawn striper fishing on the lower Roanoke River and Albemarle Sound. We have a new online booking calendar on our website and have plenty of days for any adventure of your choosing.

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Water Level: 295.6 | Water Temperature: 39.9˚ Weather: 47˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Fair to good action on main lake points and creek mouths in 6-8 feet of water. Use spinnerbaits crankbaits or live shad near rocky bottoms and submerged timber. 2. Crappie: Excellent bite over brushpiles and creek […]

Burr it’s been cold and the last two weeks have definitely been slower fishing because of it. However with this nice warming trend everything is starting to get back on track. The bonefish are starting to jump on the flats tarpon are beginning to roll again and plenty of sharks on the flats for those that want a solid fight. Mixed in to all this h...

Saltwater fishing in Sarasota and Bradenton offers incredible opportunities for beginners. Whether you are casting from a pier fishing the flats or heading out in a kayak the Gulf Coast provides access to species like redfish snook trout and flounder. If you are new to the sport the wide variety of rods reels and tackle […] The post Beginner’s Gui...

Click and pawl reels have a special spot in many angler’s hearts. Traditionalists purists and those who appreciate a simpler design that requires more finesse are drawn to these reels. Nowadays consumers can purchase heavy duty sealed disk drags that … Continue reading →

After a cool January and early February the weather in Southwest Florida has warmed nicely and signs of spring are in the air. Water temperatures are rising winds have laid down and the backcountry around Naples and Marco Island is clearing up beautifully. In the backcountry redfish and speckled sea trout have been active on … Fishing Report for t...

The swing back to warmer weather is slowly but surely underway. Nature is taking its cues from the sun’s return to the north; as you can see in the photo the shift is dramatic. Back in late December the sun rose well to the south tucked to the right of the farm. Before long that sunrise will move out of our direct view entirely until next fall.

The cold weather has ignited a fishing frenzy here in Fort Lauderdale and our recent charter trips have been nothing short of spectacular! If you’re looking for great fishing adventures now is an ideal time to book your charter with us. Bottom Fishing: A Bonanza Over the last ten days the bottom fishing has been […] The post Fort Lauderdale Charte...

96 Summer 2026 Newsletter View this email in your browser Summer 2026 Newsletter Summer is almost over and as we move into autumn we will begin to see more longtail tuna in the bay! The summer season saw some interesting fishing. We unfortunately had another poor spotty season but the numbers of big broadbar mackerel have been extraordinary. Golde...

Record setting high temps and a full moon that is now waning have the bass moving at Guntersville. I have guided everyday this week and the end result has been huge 5 fish stringers but getting to that result has been challenging. I have fished deep,shallow and in between with 10 different baits. Our catch rate has been 20 per day. A big group sp...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT MARCH 1 2026 LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA Madness of March 2026 begins today. And honestly it already started. This past week felt like March even though the calendar still said February. We started seeing bigger fish grouped up early in the mornings. Then we watched them spread out during the day but […] The post Mad...

SUNRISE/ FIRST CAST-7:02 AM SUNSET/ LAST CAST-6:29PM WEIGHT: 5/8- 3/4 oz  BLUEGRASS ISLAND:   Crossing is permitted I feel like this long cold winter has led to a slow start to the 2026 river fishing season characterized by low water low  temperatures lingering ice and sluggish fish metabolism. But then again we … The post maumee river rep...

Today was a little overcast. The high was 52 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 29mph. Currently it’s 46 feels like 43 with NNW winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps and winds are expected to increase. Temps should get up to 53 while winds should increase to moderate speeds […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appeared...

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