I'm out at the mouth of the Niagara River today, geared up with the Stingnose jigging spoons targeting lake trout. It's late December, and it's been a warm enough winter that I was able to launch the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says December is packed with fishing and shellfishing opportunities throughout the ...

Lake trout might be the ultimate winter trophy. A tangle with one of these denizens of the deep is not soon forgotten. Lake trout fight with spirit and are always game for a battle in winter’s cold ...

Vermont game warden Mike Scott shows off a nice togue he caught jigging in 50 feet of water. Credit: Courtesy of Leighton Wass Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 3, 2022.

When we first heard of jigging for lake trout during their spawning period in the deep waters Lake Winnipesaukee's Alton Bay, we didn't have much interest in that procedure as we pictured heavy gear, ...

Trout take the bait when a simple little lure does its happy dance down deep. A fishing jig is little more than a hook with a lead head and some hair attached. The little lures shine wherever trout ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says December is packed with fishing and shellfishing opportunities throughout the state, offering what the agency calls a seasonal “fishy wish list” for ...