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Lake Whatcom Fishing: Catch Lots of Smallmouth Bass, Kokanee

Lake Whatcom in Bellingham is one of Northwest Washington's better fishing lakes for smallmouth bass and kokanee. The best time of year to catch fish at Lake Whatcom is...

Lake Whatcom in Bellingham is one of Northwest Washington’s better fishing lakes for smallmouth bass and kokanee. The best time of year to catch fish at Lake Whatcom is…

Lake Washington Fishing: Catch Trout, Salmon, Bass and More

Kirkland, Washington, USA. February 2020. The waterfront of lake Washington in clear weather. A Seagull sits on a rock against the background of moored yachts.

Lake Washington is a massive lake at the edge of Seattle with surprisingly good fishing for trout, salmon, bass and more. Learn how to boost your odds at catching these game fish.

Fishing for Bluegill and Sunfish: Simple Techniques and Tips

Photo by Eric Apalategui

Bluegill and other sunfish are easy to catch and great for beginning anglers, but they also are surprisingly feisty and good eating. The foolproof baits and lures for bluegill include…

Blue Lake Fishing: Grant County Hot Spot for Trout

Blue Lake in Grant County is an excellent trout fishing lake, especially around the spring opener. Here are tips to catching lots of rainbows and possibly some big brown and tiger trout.

Crappie Fishing: Simple How-To Techniques and Tips

Photo courtesy of the Oregon Bass and Panfish Club

Crappie fishing can be great in almost every U.S. state. They are fun to catch and great to eat. We’ll show you exactly when, where and how to catch the most crappie no matter where you live.