Welcome
Your guide to U.S. sport fishing is expanding! Check out the states and species we already cover and come back soon for more.
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Use this interactive map to find your next fishing spot in the USA!
WHAT’S NEW?
Lake Chabot Fishing: Catch Trout, Catfish & More
Lake Chabot is a great choice if you’re looking for trout and catfish fishing in the East Bay Area. There also are trophy bass to catch and pretty good panfishing. Read our tips.
Lake Oroville Fishing: Catch More Bass & Salmon
Lake Oroville is one of California’s largest reservoirs and a great fishing spot for bass and landlocked Chinook salmon. We’ll show you how, when and where to catch fish here.
Convict Lake: Your Guide to Epic Trout Fishing
Convict Lake near Mammoth Lakes is a sight to behold. And so is the trout fishing, which can be incredible in this high-mountain wonder. We’ll show you the best spots and techniques.
Complete Guide to Lake Isabella Fishing: Bass & Beyond
Lake Isabella is known for largemouth bass, but don’t sleep on this reservoir for trout, crappie, bass and even salmon. We show you how, when and where to catch them.
Lake Amador Fishing: Catch Giant Trout, Big Bass & More
Lake Amador isn’t as big as other California reservoirs, but it comes up huge for trout fishing and also has very good angling for bass, catfish and panfish. We have all the info you need.
Lake Casitas Fishing: Famous for Bass, Lots More
Lake Casitas is world renowned for its huge largemouth bass and also can be great for trout, catfish and several types of panfish. We show you when, where and how to catch them all.
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, guides, tackle shop owners, lodge operators, tackle manufacturers, angling organization members and, of course, lots of fellow fishing fanatics.
