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Migratory freshwater fish are in trouble: Will we act in time to save them?

SALOBRA, Brazil — Life revolves around water in this quiet fishing village in Brazil’s southern Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland. Here, a clear tributary meets the broader Mir...

Family of Fishers

A rainbow of scales sits out on an ice-covered table. The rich pink of freshly caught salmon is hard to replicate, and a true fish … Continue reading →

The 10 Gnarliest Freshwater Fish in the World (and How to Catch Them)

This fish look tough and put up an even tougher fight. Here's where they live and how to catch them The post The 10 Gnarliest Freshwater Fish in the World (and How to Catch Them) a...

The Best Tasting Fish Species You’ve Never Eaten (But Should Definitely Try)

We all love walleye and flounder, but it’s time to expand your palate The post The Best Tasting Fish Species You’ve Never Eaten (But Should Definitely Try) appeared first on Outdoo...

Inland fisheries drive Perak economy as state leads Malaysia in production share

IPOH, April 17 — Perak recorded the highest inland fisheries landings in the country in 2024 at 2,987 metric tonne...

Countries push new protections for the Amazon’s iconic migratory catfish

The background was right for the announcement of the bad news. Fish swam in a wall-sized tank that framed a table of scientists and environmentalists in the auditorium of the Panta...

The Big Fish: Blue Nose Breeding Bonanza

This week on The Big Fish a very positive story for our freshwater fishers, west of the Divide, with great news from the Blue Nose Cod recovery program.

The Surprising Reason Isolated Mountain Lakes are Full of Fish

These 6 Monsters Are the Biggest Fish Ever Caught — At Least On Record

Sharks rule the water in terms of sheer weight, but there are plenty of other big fish in (and excluded from) the record books The post These 6 Monsters Are the Biggest Fish Ever C...

Secrets for a Better Tasting Largemouth Bass Fry

Plenty of folks argue that largemouth bass taste like mud. But they’re not prepping their fish properly The post Secrets for a Better Tasting Largemouth Bass Fry appeared first on...

Your Favorite Fishing Spot Is Turning Brown – and the Fish Are Changing

Darkening waters are slowing fish growth and shifting species balance, favoring fish that rely less on vision. Ecosystems and fishing patterns are changing as a result. Freshwater...

Idaho Angler Just Broke the State Record for This ‘Underappreciated’ Fish

Caleb Wilson caught and released a nearly 27-inch burbot, a species that he says is often overlooked by anglers The post Idaho Angler Just Broke the State Record for This ‘Underapp...

Walleye Fisherman Catches a Pending World-Record Pikeminnow — the Native Fish That Has a Bounty On Its Head

After some convincing from his wife and fishing buddy, Bill Saunders certified his pikeminnow as a Washington record. The fish is now a pending world record, too The post Walleye F...

The Big Fish: Baroon Pocket Dam Bass

Kendl Cramer has the first cast from a picturesque lake in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Baroon Pocket Dam. The place is teaming with huge hard fighting Bass up 2 kilo in weight.

Expand your horizons

There are entire worlds of fly fishing beyond those of trout angling. Those that widen their universe to include species like musky, pike, and smallmouth bass not only expand their...

The Best Live Baits Most Anglers Ignore (But Fish Can’t Resist)

Everyone knows garden worms catch fish, but so do hellgrammites and sand fleas. Don't forget about these "sleeper" live baits The post The Best Live Baits Most Anglers Ignore (But...

From carp to hippos, 43% of large freshwater animal species spread far beyond native ranges

From fish and turtles, to hippos and crocodiles, about 43% of all known large freshwater animal species have been deliberately introduced into ecosystems outside their native range...