I’ve been ice fishing for trout long enough to know that lure selection can make or break a trip, but on this particular day, I learned that lesson the hard way. I had high hopes, the right spot, and ...

There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...

Sadly, there's no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I've found is that the best lure for trout depends on where you're fishing, when you're fishing, and what food source trout are ...

Live bait like minnows, worms, and PowerBait in natural colors are effective for catching trout. Artificial lures such as Rooster Tails, Panther Martins, and spoons can also be successful, with color ...

Striped bass are prowling the south half of the lake. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends fishing in the Prairie Creek area and farther south into the White and War Eagle river tributaries. The ...

What’s the best bait for trout? It’s a tough question, and that’s a good thing. Today’s trout fisher has a wide range of store-bought trout bait—along with trout lures and trout spinning reels—to ...

Ice anglers covet early and late ice, when fish are active. Some of the worst fishing occurs in late January and February, when the ice is thick and blanketed in snow. Sunlight can't penetrate.