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Best Fishing in America

List of All Current Catfish State Records (and World Records)

Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife (via Flickr)

This frequently updated article includes a list of every catfish record in 49 states. We also share the current world records for popular U.S. catfish.

All the Crappie Records by State, Plus World Records (2024)

Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife (via Flickr)

We list state record crappies in 48 states in a clear table. We also uncover the current world records and reveal top crappie fishing spots near you.

Speckled Trout Fishing: Simple How-To Techniques and Tips

Photo courtesy of Thom Pelle

Speckled trout (a.k.a. spotted seatrout) are a popular game fish along the Gulf Coast and Southern Atlantic coastlines. We show you the best tips and tactics to catch them.

Sturgeon Fishing in the Midwest and Great Lakes: Tips and Techniques

Photo by James Pintar (Depositphotos)

Fishing for lake sturgeon might result in catching the largest fish of your life. Shovelnose sturgeon aren’t as big but are excellent game fish. We’ll show you where and how to catch both.

American Shad Fishing: Simple Tips and Techniques

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey

American shad are hard-fighters and incredibly abundant in some rivers on the East and West Coasts. The best ways to catch lots of shad include…

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