It may well be natural processes in Norfork Lake that led to the massive fish kill in the National Fish Hatchery but its important to remember its not natural at all. There wouldn’t be trout a hatchery or the issues of dissolved oxygen without the 81-year-old half mile long concrete and steel dam. The hatchery […]

These will be short - it's getting late and I've got a trip early tomorrow... I fished with Cal early today meeting him out at Goffinsville Park boat ramp for a fishing trip and then a tour of the area - he's a new property owner and wanted to check the river out. We hit Twin Creeks down the Nassau and drifted floats with the current - Cal caught...

Hello Anglers! Sorry it's been awhile on posting a fishing report. We had a fun and busy Summer and Fall! We are currently fishing for Fall Steelhead on the Upper Rogue River. Our next season will start in January and fish until the first week of April for Winter Steelhead on the Umpqua Coquille and Rogue rivers! Please get ahold of us when your re...

In this video Simon ties an extremely versatile October Caddis pattern. This wet fly can be tagged behind a dry swung or dead drifted in tandem with a heavier nymph. The material selection of ostrich chenille and wire creates an … Continue reading →

Solid article in Outdoor life on the decisions facing fisheries managers in heavily pressured fisheries like the North Platte in Wyoming. You might recall Wyoming fisheries managers banning pegged beads or worms in June on catch and release sections of the North Platte to protect trout from hooking injuries or mortality. Like our tailwaters the […]

We have a full moon. Stable water temps in the 60s and the bass are feeding aggressively. This might have been my best week of fishing all year. I have guided 4 days this week and my catch rate has been 40 per day with 10 fish a day over 4lbs and best 5 close to 25lbs each day. The deep ledge bite as always is really good with a big plug. The fro...

This is one of many hefty schoolies that I landed in the last couple of  days. This one hit my NLBN paddle tail a hot lure this fall. The stripers and bait are on the move along the oceanfront.  The last few days have featured big blitzes of schoolies in multiple locations. Most of these fish have been huge schools of schoolies in the 18 to 22 i...

By Robbie Upriver Coho Salmon fishing has been decent! Stripping flies for Coho is one of my favorite fisheries in Oregon. It can be Type II fishing when a whole bunch them are splashing around you and no one is … Continue reading →

We waited for the tide to turn before we started today - I met David Bolton and his grandson Michael over at their dock on Lanceford Creek at 9am - the tide had just turned and started out. It was a beautiful morning with sunshine clear skies and just a slight breeze. We didn't go far - we came around to Soap Creek and fished a large drainage wit...

We will be hosting a FREE Kayak Demo Day and Kayak Fishing Seminar at the end of November 2025! Thinking about buying a kayak for someone special this Christmas? Wanting to get into kayak fishing yourself? This weekend will be all about kayaking and kayak fishing. Come try our large variety of boats and hear […] The post Fall Kayak Demo and Fishin...

FISHERMEN DOWN – WINDS UP La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay/ Suenos Bay Fishing Report for Period of Oct. 22-Nov. 4 2025 SHORT ATTENTION SPAN FISHING REPORT WEATHER:  Mostly sunny and a really pleasant time to be in town.  Highs in the upper 80’s to lower 90’s but not so much humidity and nights … … Continue reading →

Water Level: 296.87 | Water Temperature: 62.1˚ Weather: 38˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 3 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are active in pockets coves and along bluff banks. Target depths from 4 to 14 feet around rockpiles points and wood cover using rattletraps plastic grubs and jig ‘n pig presentations. 2. Crappie: Crappie fishing […]

A detailed look at the Emergency Catch and Release Regulation issue by Lynn Burkhead in Fly Fisherman.com It’s big news in a region where White River and Norfork River trout fishing contributes millions to the local economy annually. And since the year-round trout fishing potential–including the region’s famed winter streamer season–is fodder on so...

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE FALL TACKLE I RECOMMEND Well folks sorry about the missing October fishing report. Lots going on over here with the Kohls fam. We moved had lots of family events and lots of guiding. We are settled at the new place and guide season is coming to a close so I should be sharing a few more post of fu...

Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46 feels like 43 with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appeared first...

Today was another fantastic day of sport fishing aboard the Big Eye 2 departing from the beautiful Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica. As always our primary goal is to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience and today was no exception. Our day started early in the morning with calm seas and clear […] The post “Big Eye 2’s Unforgettab...

Our day started bright and early at the Marina Pez Vela where the Big Eye 2 was ready and waiting for our adventurous anglers. We set out on the Pacific Ocean with a clear sky overhead and the sun reflecting off the calm turquoise waters. The goal for the day was to reel in the […] The post “Big Catch: Successful Mahi Mahi Hunt with Big Eye 2” app...

Boy what a beautiful morning! I met Bob Kossman and his friend Shelly down at Sawpit Creek early this morning - that time change makes it perfect for these cool mornings. We ran up the intracoastal turned up the Back River and made our way around to Pumpkin Hill - set up today where the sun's glare wasn't so much in our eyes and it paid off. We h...

For anglers who love light tackle surface strikes and scenic coastlines inshore fishing in Costa Rica delivers pure excitement. From the rocky points of the Central Pacific to the mangrove estuaries of the south the country offers a world-class inshore fishery that’s accessible productive and perfect year-round. Whether you’re chasing the hard-fig...

It's no secret what the fish are doing at Guntersville. They are not on any structure at all. They are floating around out in the abyss. Yes they are usually within relative proximity of bait. Love it or hate it forward facing sonar helps track them down when they are floating around nomadically. Ok well how can you catch them? To be hon...

96 Recfishwest's Statewide Fishing Report - 21 November 2025 All the best tips and photos on what's biting across WA including forecasts gear used specific spots upcoming events fishing news and much more! ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Update – November 16 2025 Post-front scattered bass and unstable weather patterns are keeping anglers on the move across Lake Guntersville. Post-Cold Front: Scattered Bass & No Real Pattern This week on Lake Guntersville has been a strange one. After that major cold front rolled through the bass scattered hard. They’ll st...

Get ready Cape Canaveral — the SKA National Championship is blasting into town! 🚀 This high-stakes adrenaline-pumping event will bring the nation’s top saltwater anglers to Florida’s Space Coast for a weekend of action on the water and excitement on land. With countless raffle prizes family fun and a pirate surprise for the kids this is more than...

Tough Bite on Guntersville? Capt. Phillip May Have Just Cracked the Code. It’s no secret that Lake Guntersville has been fishing tougher than normal. But today Capt. Phillip Criss put together one of those trips that turns heads and resets the bar – the kind of day where 3 4 and 5 pounders feel just […] The post Capt. Phillip Criss Cracks the Code...