Catch-and-release fishing has become a popular option among anglers looking to enjoy the sport, while aiding the local population. Here's how to do it safely.

Fish for long enough, and someone will tell you that it’s cruel or inhumane – but you and I both know that there’s no one who cares more about the health and well-being of trout than a trout angler.

Nicholas Haddad holds a yellow eye snapper caught off the coast of Key West, FL in February 2025. Reef fish like this can experience injuries from dramatic pressure change. Specialized devices help ...

The fishing culture in Wyoming has shifted from catching fish for food to catch-and-release fishing. That’s raised concerns ...

No one will argue the intent of catch-and-release fishing -- to enjoy the thrill of landing a fish and then successfully releasing it to live another day and possibly providing an opportunity for the ...

Want to catch a freshwater fish over 100 pounds? Learn where, when, and how to catch lake sturgeon in Wisconsin, Minnesota & Michigan. / Joe Shead A lot of anglers in the Upper Great Lakes Areas covet ...

Two experienced walleye anglers share their tips and techniques for fishing in Pennsylvania. Effective bait and lure choices for walleye include jigs, minnow imitations, and live bait like ...

WEST FARGO – No one will argue the intent of catch-and-release fishing: To enjoy the thrill of landing a fish and then successfully releasing it to live another day and possibly providing an ...

Minnesota recently opened a catch-and-release record category for bowfin, or as they're known in different regions: mudfish, ...