Celebrate Independence Day by exploring America's greatest fishing waters, from legendary bass lakes and hidden hotspots to epic kayak fishing adventures across all 50 states.
In today’s newsletter, we’re exploring:
🇺🇸 America’s 50 Best Fishing Destinations
📍 10 Best Bass Lakes
➕ And plenty more stories and inspiration below 👇
America’s 50 Best Fishing Hotspots
We asked experts in every state if they had one day to fish, where would they go, when, what would they target and how would they fish? The responses uncover the top fishing grounds of the best anglers. Whether you’re traveling through Okefenokee, Coeur d’Alene, Messalonskee, Pascagoula, Big Tallapoosa or Little Tallapoosa, you’ll know where to catch the best fishing.
Kayak Angler Scores Massive Smallmouth On “Lake Of Giants” (Video)
While kayak fishing on a "lake of giants", kayak angler Josh Howard scores a massive early season smallmouth on camera.
Kayak Angler Hooks Into Mystery Monster On Columbia River (Video)
While fishing on the Columbia River, this kayak angler hooked into a mystery fish large enough to take him for a half hour ride.
Types Of Bass: A Guide To Popular Species And How To Identify Each
There is no denying bass have a hold on American anglers. Their native and introduced range encompasses all 50 states. Of those states, eight claim a freshwater bass species as their state fish. This guide will give a broad overview of the most popular species.
10 Best Bass Lakes In America
If you're looking for America's best bass lakes, take our insiders tour of the top largemouth and smallmouth water bodies across the country.
The Ultimate Texas Fishing Road Trip
From trophy largemouth bass to coastal redfish, discover the waters, characters and adventures that make Texas one of America’s premier fishing destinations.
How To Rig And Fish The Texas Rig
Invented and popularized by bass anglers in East Texas during the 1950s and 1960s this rig is beginner-friendly, easy to tie and easy to fish.
How To Rig And Fish The Alabama Rig
However you feel about the Alabama rig, there is no denying it is a fish-catching machine. Here's everything you've wanted to know about it.
8 Best Lakes For Kayak Fishing In North Alabama
Take a trip and hit the most diverse bass fisheries in the US.
Kentucky Lake Bass Fishing: Big Water, Big Challenge
Unlock the secrets to this iconic bass destination.
North Dakota’s Best-Kept Fishing Secrets Revealed
Discover the bass hotspot you'll want to visit soon.
Texas Tough: Conquering The Devils River By Kayak
Can you conquer the Devils River in southwest Texas with a fold-up boat and a glorified cane pole? Our fishing photog sets out to try.
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