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Photographers capture mutant crayfish, cleaning fish, and synchronized whales in this year's top underwater contests.

Festivals and special events this February cover a variety of interests, from music, movies and wine to unusual games, ...

High ceilings with exposed ductwork give the space an airy feel, while wooden tables and chairs provide the perfect perch for your seafood feast. Beer signs and fishing paraphernalia adorn the walls, ...

Georgia Wildlife keeps records of the biggest freshwater fish ever caught. See the whopping weight of the largest ever reeled ...

On Chautauqua Lake in midwinter, when the temperature hovers near zero and a stiff north or west wind drives wind chills into a double-digit chill factor, you know it’s cold. Ice anglers face a ...

Deeply rooted in Indigenous history and survival, ice fishing has evolved from a winter necessity into one of Alberta’s most beloved recreational pastimes.

A 300-pound blue marlin landed off Fort Pierce Jan. 8 was a rare catch, but not a record size. The record is 1,046 pounds. See all 5 records.

Stripers are keying on small threadfin shad about one-half inch long. Lures or bait that size are good to use. Larger shad or ...

Aaron Jones of Central Valley Bait and Tackle in Modesto reported an overall decent bass bite with jigs still the top offering along with 6- to 7-inch plastic worms on a shakey head worked slow. He ...

In this Fisch Brine Storm guide, learn how to start the special event, where to find the pool, and what fish you can get.

Tanya Dowdy of Reel Chica Charters is one of the few female fishing guides around. And the captain’s meeting for the SC Wahoo Series is Jan. 31 in HIlton Head ...