Open water conditions are providing ample opportunities for jumbo perch and other freshwater species.

For freshwater anglers from Maine to Virginia, these are the best lures for chain pickerel when other less-reliable targets won't cooperate.

Warmer weather and rain have hardwater anglers looking for fishable ice in western areas and those found at higher elevations.

Massachusetts enacts recreational tautog slot limit and new lobster trap fishing regulations.

The combo of rains plus warmer temps has freed many areas from skim ice and opportunities abound for stocked trout and other species.

Under the right conditions, freshwater anglers can enjoy "surfcasting" for trout in ponds with abundant baitfish during the winter months.

Catch more bass on topwater with the new Z-Man HellraiZer chatterbait.

Above: The Berkshire Bass boys have been out on higher elevation hardwater where pike are willing!