Anietra Hamper, a travel writer who always packs her fishing gear, visited area waters and had a big time with small fish.

The first ocean fishing season of 2026 starts Saturday (March 14), with the opening of the bottomfish season in Marine Areas one and two.

This grass carp, caught by an Iowa fisherman in his local pond, is a new line-class world-record for the species.

I’ve been bass fishing ever since I can remember. Now, at 38, I’ve accumulated quite the arsenal of random tackle tweaks. From odd ways to use a treble hook or zip-tie to preventative measures that ...