Fishing reports
19300 reports across all 50 states — current conditions and what's biting.
Sight-Fishing Redfish on the Flats
Crystal clear water and tailing redfish making for world-class sight-fishing. Skinny water specialists having banner days.
First Stripers of the Season at Sandy Hook
Surfcasters reporting scattered catches of schoolie stripers along the Sandy Hook beaches. Fish mostly in the 18-24 inch range.
Urban Anglers Finding Schoolies in Jamaica Bay
Striped bass showing in Jamaica Bay. Kayak anglers and bank fishermen catching fish around the bridges and marsh edges.
Hilton Head Inshore Slam Possible This Week
Anglers landing the inshore slam — redfish, trout, and flounder — in Port Royal Sound and surrounding creeks.
Spawn Winding Down but Big Fish Still Possible
Lake Fork bass transitioning to post-spawn. Larger females still protecting fry in the shallows. Finesse presentations key.
Pre-Spawn Bass Starting to Move at Candlewood
Largemouth bass are transitioning to pre-spawn patterns. Fish holding in 8-12 feet near secondary points and channel swings.
Harbor Starting to Wake Up
Scattered reports of schoolie stripers around the harbor islands. Mackerel not yet in but expected within 2 weeks.
Lake Trout and Salmon Active in the Finger Lakes
Spring turnover creating excellent opportunities for coldwater species. Trolling patterns producing lake trout and landlocked salmon.
Flounder Flatties Showing Up Inshore
Flounder are moving into the inshore creeks and ICW around Wrightsville. Mud minnows and Gulp! baits dragged on jig heads catching keeper-sized flatties.
Striped Bass Schooling at Lake Murray
Landlocked stripers chasing threadfin shad on the surface. Gulls working over feeding fish visible from the dam.
Surf Fishing Padre Island — Reds in the First Gut
Bull redfish feeding in the first and second guts along Padre Island National Seashore. Cut bait and fresh dead shrimp producing.
Trout Opener Lights Up the Eastern Sierra
General trout season opener brought huge crowds to the Eastern Sierra. Stocked and wild trout feeding well in rivers, creeks, and lakes.
Toledo Bend Bass Tournament Season in Full Swing
Post-spawn bass staging on offshore structure. Points, humps, and timber in 8-15 feet holding good concentrations of fish.
Big Bass Holding Deep on Okeechobee
Largemouth bass are in post-spawn recovery mode but still feeding. Focus on deeper grass edges and shell bars in 4-6 feet.
Scup and Tautog Waking Up in Buzzards Bay
Tautog bite improving around rocky structure. A few early scup starting to appear on the south-facing shorelines.
Spruce Run Trout Derby Action
Spruce Run producing excellent trout fishing following recent stockings. Bank anglers and boaters both finding fish.
Offshore Blue Water Season Opens Strong
Charter fleet reporting good catches of yellowfin tuna and mahi on the Gulf Stream edge. Water pushing within 35 miles of the inlet.
Sam Rayburn Bass in Post-Spawn Transition
Bass moving off beds and staging on nearby structure. Secondary points and submerged timber holding good numbers of fish.
Crawfish Boils and Sac-a-Lait in the Basin
Crappie (sac-a-lait) fishing is excellent throughout the Atchafalaya Basin. Fish holding in flooded timber and along levee drains.
Tautog Bite Picking Up Off Niantic
Blackfish starting to feed around structure in 15-25 feet. Green crabs and Asian crabs producing the best results.
Shad Run Building in the Connecticut River
American shad are beginning their spring migration up the Connecticut River. First fish of the season counted at the Holyoke Dam fish ladder.
Surfcasting Season Kicks Off at Fire Island
Dedicated surf anglers making the trek to Fire Island. Scattered striper catches from the beach with better action expected soon.
Pier Fishing Heats Up Along the Grand Strand
Pier anglers catching whiting, croaker, and the occasional flounder. Spanish mackerel expected to show any day now.
Clear Lake Bass Spawn in Full Effect
The bass capital of the West is on fire. Largemouth on beds throughout the lake with fish to 10+ lbs being sight-fished.