Some suggestions from several top trout anglers for winter trout fishing: • Use lighter rods, 3- or 4-weight. "Change flies, change flies, change flies," said Dan Michener. • When it's warmer, start ...

There are three kinds of trout in this country — native, wild, and stocked. Native trout are the ones that have been here for thousands of years, such as brook trout in the mountains of the Northeast ...

If you live within close range of a spring creek or tailwater river that supports trout, consider yourself lucky. It means when the temperatures drop off in winter, you’ve still got game that rivals ...

Catching a trout during an insect hatch feels like a little pat on the back from the fly fishing gods. Among all of the natural insects available, a fish decided to take your imitation. Quite a few ...

Most trout anglers have heard the phrase "hoot owl restrictions" at some point or another. It refers to state wildlife agencies putting fishing limitations on certain rivers due to low water levels ...

Winter’s grip is loosening. You’re dying to fish. Unfortunately, those super-early-season bites can be the toughest to score thanks to cold, dirty water and sluggish targets. Have no fear. This ...

Wild trout populations in mountain streams beckon an adventurous spirit to pursue. These remote waterways are sometimes harder to access, and conditions can be drastically different from larger ...

Nov. 24—AUSTIN — The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at water bodies across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mike Carney grew up in Fairview Park, but has traveled the country during his career in the outdoor media. Each holiday season he returns home to visit family, and hopefully go ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is altering the winter trout stocking schedule for lakes in the Kansas City area. MDC raises rainbow trout at hatcheries and typically ...

Winter trout stockings for the Family and Community Fishing Program locations will see a shortened season this year after recent losses in trout production at two of the three publicly owned ...

A few notes on winter trout fishing from George Spangler: • In this region, the catch-and-release, barbless-hooks-only season on selected streams goes through April 1, when all the region is open for ...