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Follow Field & Stream's freshwater fishing coverage featuring bass, trout, walleye, pike, and panfish tactics. Our editors share seasonal patterns, lure selection advice, and productive techniques for lakes, rivers, and ponds. Read fishing reports, learn about lake management, and discover new waters through detailed destination features and how-to articles from expert freshwater anglers.

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Sauger vs Walleye

By M.D. Johnson— June 13, 2024

Both are first-rate game fish and table fare. Here’s how to tell them apart and catch more of each

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The 10 Best Fall Smallmouth Hotspots

By Pete Robbins— June 13, 2024

The finest bronzeback fishing of the entire season has arrived

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The Family Guide to Noodling

By Will Brantley— June 13, 2024

Cut off some jeans, round up the wife and kids, and head for the water. Because nothing beats the summer heat””and brings family together””like wrestling a giant catfish

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My Fall Chasing Trespassers, Counterfeiters, and Chromers

By Ryan Chelius— June 13, 2024

A job as a river patrolman on New York’s famous Salmon River comes with angry confrontations but pays off with plenty of fresh steelhead in the net

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10 Pro Secrets to Catching Big Spring Walleyes

By Ross Robertson— June 13, 2024

Once the ice melts, trophy walleyes are ready to spawn and ready to eat. Here are some expert tips to help you land the biggest walleye of your life

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The 100 Best Fishing Camps

By T. Edward Nickens— June 13, 2024

Looking for your next fishing adventure? We’ve found the 100 greatest spots to catch fish, camp, and have fun.

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How to Fish Small Jigs to Catch More Trout

By John Merwin— June 13, 2024

Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can”¦

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F&S Classics: Fresh Mongolian Prairie Dog Bait

By Bill Heavey— June 13, 2024

When you travel 6,500 miles to catch a maniacal fish in an unforgiving land, you have to be ready to play dirty

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5 Classic Bass Fishing Rigs You Should Know

By Shaye Baker— June 13, 2024

Learn these five bass rigs to catch bucketmouths and brozebacks anywhere in the country

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F&S Classics: ¡Mucha Trucha Grande!

By Jonathan Miles— June 13, 2024

An American angler’s quest to find out if Cuba really is the bass fishing capital of the world

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