Pack up a fishing rod and bait and be prepared to reel in a catch when freshwater fishing on Long Island. Here are places where you might try dropping a line — and an idea of what might be biting.

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The river looks a lot different up north than it does down south. Near La Crosse, it is an incredible fishery for bass, bluegill, northern pike, perch and more. In summer, largemouth stack up on ...

In other words — anything but a rod and reel. Only nongame species can be targeted using alternative methods, which includes panfish like bluegill and green sunfish. Popular species for bowfishing and ...

We’re going to focus on the latter, as understanding the natural food sources of a bluegill will help you make better choices when procuring bait for an outing. Given that they’re highly ...

A $5 fishing fee is now in effect, the first increase in 16 years. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie. The Bibb County Public Fishing ...

In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish ...

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But so are species such as largemouth bass and bluegill that thrive in slightly warmer water. And there are spring creeks suitable for brook trout, and the deep, cold Great Lakes of Michigan and ...

Finding the right trout rod can be a giant pain. Most of the spinning rods you’ll find on the market were designed for bass fishing or trolling. These rods are usually too heavy, long, or stiff for ...