THE FIRST TIME I fished the lower Madison River, I felt small. I was 18 years old and had never been out West—and though I’d grown up trout fishing on the East Coast, I had never done so on a river ...

Air temperatures continue to plummet overnight, leading to cooler water temperatures. Currently, most waters are in the 50s, meaning we are more than well on our way toward "transition time." As ...

Remote access, overlooked lakes, and subtle structure often hold untouched fish. Here’s why effort and distance matter more ...

From the Niagara River surprising a devoted fly fisherman, to a 30-day road trip fishing and camping across Florida, and the world’s youngest bait shop owner, these stories captured Sports Illustrated ...