Freshwater Fishing

Fried fish on a plate with french fries, sauce and lemon wedges
March 2025 Issue

You Don't Always Need to Catch-and-Release Your Bass. You Can Eat Them

Largemouth bass can make a tasty dinner.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
A man standing on a boat holds up a big bass
March 2025 Issue

Bassmaster Classic Comes to Texas for Fourth Time

"Super Bowl of Sportfishing" to be held at Lake Ray Roberts in March.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
Overlook of Lake Meredith
May 2025 Issue

There's Walleye in Texas? Yep.

Texas' fishing frontier is swimming in a Panhandle lake.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
A channel catfish faces the camera
June 2025 Issue

Juglining Is a Simple but Effective Technique for Catching Catfish

Try preparing your hearty catch by poaching it in a delicate, creamy sauce.

Story by Cory Byrnes
Fort Parker fishing pier at sunset
July 2015 Issue

Night Bassin’ 101: Bass Fishing's Dark Side

When the sun goes down, the fish come up.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
ShareLunker 655 came with a comeback story
August/September 2025 Issue

Prosthesis Keeps A Big Bass Swimming

Thanks to some 'East Texas engineering,' the catch of ShareLunker 655 came with a comeback story.

Story by Marissa Ferguson
Candidate Mussel sitting in shallow water on a sandy shore.

Freshwater Mussels Play Key Role For Bass

Young bass feed on insects, crayfish and small fish that eat benthic macroinvertebrates.

Story by Marsha May
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