While the wind has kept some off the lakes, bass are still being caught around Polk county. Try shiners in the shallow waters, as they are spawning.

On Lake Kissimmee, bass fishing has been good flipping the lily ... both lakes drifting live bait on the edge of the grass. Try topwater bait early or shiners all day, says Childress.

Jay Yelas runs the Salem-based C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, which puts on fishing events for special needs children around the country ...

If you love bass fishing, enjoy authentic Mexican food, and want a realistic chance at catching a 10+ pound largemouth, lake El Salto is the place to do it.

Think safety first when it comes to winter fishing. Beware of ice on boat ramps during subfreezing temperatures. Watch for ice that may form in the backs of coves. Smaller lakes may freeze completely ...

However, it offers productive topwater fishing right out in the middle, away from the banks, where smallmouth bass are constantly chasing baitfish. Most of these fish are small, but if you're ...

It doesn’t seem like all that long ago when Brent Ehrler was one of the bright young stars in professional bass fishing. He’s been a tour-level pro for more than two decades, however, and as the 2025 ...