Find Your State’s Best Fishing Spots
Use this interactive map to find your next fishing spot in the USA!
WHAT’S NEW?
Central Oregon Trout Stocking Starts for 2024 (Where to Fish)
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will start stocking Central Oregon waters during the week of March 18. The region is known for great trout fishing.
US Record Catfish Weighed More Than a Rottweiler
Blue catfish are America’s largest catfish. The world record is a 143-pounder caught in Virginia. It was heavier than most large dogs.
11 Best Smallmouth Bass Fishing Spots in Minnesota
Minnesota is pure paradise for smallmouth bass … and for the anglers who like to catch these hard-fighting fish. Here are the top spots.
These Anglers Catch the Most Steelhead in Washington
Steelhead aren’t easy to catch, but anglers in these small counties in Washington manage to land more than their share.
20,000 Rainbow Trout Stocked in One Oregon Lake Next Week
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock a single Oregon lake with 20,000 rainbow trout during the week of March 18.
10 Best Largemouth Bass Fishing Spots in Wisconsin
Wisconsin may not be the first place you think of for largemouth bass fishing. That’s OK, because you’ll have these great spots to yourself!
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Best Fishing in America launched more than a decade ago in Oregon and is expanding across the U.S. Our goal is to provide a free, easy-to-use website where recreational anglers can learn where, when and how to get the most out of their precious fishing time, whether close to home or on the road.
Publisher Eric Apalategui has been an award-winning West Coast journalist and teacher for more than 20 years — and crazy about fishing much longer. Co-conspirators who share their angling insights on this website include expert writers and researchers, fishing guides, tackle shop owners, lodge operators, tackle manufacturers, angling organization members and, of course, lots of fellow fishing fanatics.