August 2025

Josh Welch of Caledonia, Mississippi doesn’t just fish. He inspires others to chase peace, passion and purpose on the water.   Why We Catfish: A Guest Editorial by Josh Welch...

This 198-pound wels catfish was shot at by police after allegedly attacking swimmers in Germany’s Lake Brombach. Local anglers then caught and dispatched the stunned fish before it was photographed...

Since 1950, the Sport Fish Restoration Act has made moments like this possible—public access, healthy waters and the joy of passing it all down. (photo courtesy of G3 Boats) Celebrating...

Using Off Shore Planer Boards With Marshall Hughey When it comes to spreading out baits and increasing the odds for catching some trophy catfish, pro angler Marshall Hughey of Wetumpka,...

Flathead catfish: more muscle, more mystery. This underwater brute isn’t like your average blue or channel cat. Read how to hook your first flathead the right way in our latest...

Sunrise over Jackson Lake in Elmore County, Alabama welcomes anglers at the boat launch. (Photo by Anietra Hamper)   Fishing and Outdoor Recreation in Elmore County, Alabama By Anietra Hamper...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is currently involved with one of the largest catfish research projects in the agency’s history. Here, fisheries biologists show some of the big flatheads...

Catching trophy catfish like this one being held by Josh Brown of Backwoods Catfishing Guide Service can be done if you pay attention to a few details pertaining to where...

Big flatheads like this will stack up along ledges and points where ample forage is located. Flatheads Around the Clock Story and photos by Terry Madewell The flathead bite is...