For freshwater fishing, all you need is a basic, well-made fishing rod and appropriate bait. Here are some places on Long Island where you might try dropping a line — and an idea of what might be ...

BROCKTON — Whether you’re an experienced angler looking to top your biggest catch or looking for something fun to do with your kids, Southeastern Massachusetts offers plenty of freshwater lakes and ...

New and old anglers don't need to worry about getting a license when going out June 7-8. According to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife of Massachusetts, this timeframe is free freshwater fishing ...

Back in 1845, when Henry David Thoreau first moved to Massachusetts’ Walden Pond to confront the essential facts of life, one such encounter involved chain pickerel. The philosopher got all gushy over ...

Chain pickerel are a nuisance. At least that’s how a lot of bass anglers think of them. Throughout their huge range, pickerel share many of the same waters as largemouth and smallmouth bass and are ...

A Virginia man caught a fish that’s so rare, it was recognized by state wildlife officials. Retired veteran John Byrd, of Bowling Green, Virginia, reeled in an 11.5-inch blue-mouth chain pickerel from ...

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) New and old anglers don't need to worry about getting a license when going out June 7-8. According to the Division of ...