Lake trout are denizens of the deep. For most of the year, they’re hunkered down 50 feet or more in the recesses of lakes and reservoirs, chilling out below the thermocline in colder water. To catch ...

Whether or not you should fish a stream when trout are spawning is one of the great debates constantly raging in the trout fishing world. Without a doubt, trout deserve space to spawn in peace. But ...

A Utah man set an Idaho state record back in June, catching a 42-inch Lake Trout inside of Payette Lake, state officials said. According to a news release from the Idaho Fish and Game, Aaron Goettsch, ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

Fish stories come in all sizes and shapes. Some are even non-fiction. This week I'd like to share one, certified and true, that came to light this year. It's courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

MCCALL — Aaron Goettsche is no stranger to monster lake trout. An avid angler, fishing rod maker, and longtime veteran on Utah’s/Wyoming’s famous Flaming Gorge Reservoir — a world-renowned fishery ...

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife resource biologist Jeff Bagley with a 31-inch, 13-pound lake trout caught while tending trapnets on Moosehead Lake this month. Credit: Tim Obrey On ...

California trout fishing season opens April 26, 2025 How to get a California fishing license Best places to trout fish in northern Shasta and southern Siskiyou counties See list of North State lakes ...