Category: Fishing

A fishing rules app can be the difference between a clean catfish trip and a mistake that happens at the cooler. Florida anglers often move between rivers, park lakes, canals, Fish Management Areas, and mixed-use waters where rules may not … Read the rest

Invasive blue catfish tournaments are changing the way some people think about catfishing. The format is no longer only about who finds the heaviest fish before weigh-in. In places where blue catfish are invasive, tournaments and reward programs are being … Read the rest

The best time to catch catfish in Florida is not always the darkest hour, the hottest afternoon, or the first cast after sunrise. Timing depends on heat, light, oxygen, pressure, water movement, and whether bait is actually active. The better … Read the rest

Trying to catch catfish after rain can feel confusing because the same storm that wakes up one bank can ruin another. Heavy runoff pushes food, scent, mud, and current through the water at once, and catfish respond fast when the … Read the rest

The 2026 CCA Florida STAR Youth Tournament is more than a summer fishing contest. For Florida families, young anglers, guides, tackle shops, boaters, and conservation-minded tournament organizers, it gives youth fishing a statewide platform from Memorial Day weekend through Labor … Read the rest

The flathead catfish pre-spawn bite is one of the most overlooked windows in freshwater fishing because it happens before many casual anglers realize the season has shifted. As water warms and fish begin positioning closer to spawning areas, live bait … Read the rest

Invasive armored catfish are becoming one of Florida’s strangest freshwater problems because they do not announce themselves like a snake on a levee or a fish kill on the surface. They work below the waterline, scraping, burrowing, multiplying, and turning … Read the rest

The MegaBuc$ Vicksburg Tournament is not just another weekend weigh-in for catfish diehards. With a six-figure first prize, a major Mississippi River setting, and a growing audience around competitive catfishing, the 2026 event shows how fast the sport is moving … Read the rest

The low water catfish bite is becoming one of the more useful patterns for anglers to understand right now because blue cats are still feeding, but the water is forcing them to behave differently. Maryland’s latest fishing update points to … Read the rest

Catfish boat selection matters because the wrong boat can turn a promising trip into a frustrating, uncomfortable, or even unsafe day on the water. Catfish anglers are not just casting around docks for a few minutes; they are often anchoring … Read the rest