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Your guide to fishing, the world’s most popular hobby.
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Updated to include Father's Day 2025, 4th of July 2025 and the rest of 2025! Almost every state offers free fishing opportunities, where adults do not need to purchase a fishing license. We've highlighted upcoming free fishing days as well as last year's free fishing days to help you prepare and plan for opportunities in your state this year.
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Ice fishing can seem like a daunting hobby to get into, but Fishbrain has the steps necessary for you to get out of your comfort zone and start drilling your first ice hole.
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Take a look into the differences between spinning rods and casting rods and understand which kind you should buy for your next fishing trip.
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Take a look at this detailed guide about fishing for the first time, picking the right gear, and safely handling your catch.
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Learn to get an underwater view of whichever water you're fishing with Navionics Depth charts on Fishbrain. Navionics gives you HD sonar depth charts for a detailed view of the bottom of your favorite bodies of water. 🎉 Read on to learn more about how to access and use this new addition to your tackle box.
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Veterans Day allows for free admission into all of America's National Parks and license free fishing in New York State. The fishing may be slowing down in many northern parks, but we have picked some of the best options for fishing while celebrating those who sacrificed for their country.
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We love fishing, but it turns out fishing can love us back. During the winter months when the sky is gray and the thermometer won't get above 30, serious mental health problems can arise. Check out how our favorite past time can help with our struggles this time of year and why it is worth it to hit the water during the coldest time of year.
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Fishbrain's interview with writer and director of The History of Sportfishing documentary, Michael Fowlkes.
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Bobby’s one of the passionate community advocates on Fishbrain and has been since he started. He joined the Fishbrain Pro Staff family in 2019, he loves sharing and helping other anglers and last week we sat down with him to get to know him even more.
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Learn about fly fishing for Great Lakes steelhead with the experts at Mad River Outfitters.
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Every fall, anglers in the gulf and Atlantic become obsessed with pumpkins. Not because of the looming Halloween holiday, however, but the presence of bull redfish. Learn more about why these giant fish are one of the most sought after species in saltwater this time of year.
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Don't let lack of a boat keep you from catching stripers. Learn where and when to target stripers from the beach during the fall migration.
