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People say all fishermen are liars, and I suppose there might be some truth to that. But I’ve found that anglers are surprisingly forthcoming in online forums. Often dedicated to a particular species or region, forums and websites can save you a lot of time on the water. And unlike bait shops, they’re open all night long, allowing you to do your research at night and your fishing during the day. Use a search engine to find and bookmark the best ones for your area or your kind of fish. The free forum I’m a member of allows me to search every state, and then I can select “local talk,” “streams/rivers,” or “lakes/ponds.” Within each section are countless threads about what’s being caught and through what methods. Often members will offer to take strangers fishing. Like all things online, it’s good to be cautious, but it’s a pretty amazing resource when you think about it.

You should also check out your state’s Department of Natural Resources website or takemefishing.org. Both are likely to post fishing reports, articles, and even survey results from local bodies of water.