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It's 1999, the 21st century is on the horizon, and California has big plans for marine conservation. New legislation has ...

If you think catfish just sit on the bottom all winter long, think again. Here's where to target channel cats and what to throw them while ice fishing.

Matt Wells learned firsthand just how small and insignificant a kayak feels when you are suddenly in the presence of a massive ...

The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil ...

An epic moment for an angler near Porto Velho in the Brazilian state of Rondônia on January 31: Edmar Oliveira was casually fishing on the Madeira River when he unexpectedly hooked a massive 6.5-foot ...

Calm winds, warmers temps lead to opportunities in Gulf - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, there’s a seafood oasis that’s making waves without the frills. Bluewater Grill Seafood ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - “It was definitely crazy,” said Bryce McGee, 15, of China Spring, after he caught a 44.2 pound catfish ...

A largemouth bass recently caught in Downtown Austin might just be a new state record. On Wednesday, Austin resident Willie Pipkin reeled in a largemouth bass weighing 14.05 pounds with a 27.75-inch ...

Beginner anglers often want to fish in murky waters. Although the limited visibility might seem daunting, it offers a chance ...