Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:05:18 +0000
By watching the behavior of terns, gannets, and shearwaters, fishermen can unlock a natural playbook that no electronics can match.
The post The Angler’s Guide to Seabirds appeared first on On The Water.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:55:23 +0000
Photo by Charlie Church For the second year in a row, Chesapeake Bay anglers are reporting dead and dying speckled trout in Virginia.
The post The Cold is Killing Speckled Trout in the Chesapeake appeared first on On The Water.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:06:21 +0000
One of the largest successful dam removal efforts in recent years was on Maine’s Penobscot River, where the Veazie and Great Works dams came down, allowing salmon and shad to reach historical spawning grounds.
The post A Once in a Lifetime Battle to Save a Maine River appeared first on On The Water.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:38:25 +0000
Speckled trout are one of the most widespread and accessible saltwater gamefish in America, but the Chesapeake Bay breeds a trout obsession all its own.
The post Best Tactics for Chesapeake Bay Speckled Trout Fishing appeared first on On The Water.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:33:18 +0000
There is only one venomous biting worm in the world, and it lives in the mud flats of the Northeast.
The post The Most Venomous Striper Bait appeared first on On The Water.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:44:43 +0000
Fishing prospects look strong across New Hampshire and Vermont in 2026, with healthy bass, panfish, trout, and salmon fisheries statewide.
The post 2026 New Hampshire and Vermont Freshwater Forecast appeared first on On The Water.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:05:07 +0000
Given the class of fish that we had last year, the returning school could be in the 50-pound class — the holy grail for all striped bass anglers.
The post 2026 Striper Season Preview for Coastal New Hampshire and Maine appeared first on On The Water.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:07:24 +0000
Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee join Captain Mike Littlefield in Newport, Rhode Island to put big summer flounder on the deck.
The post On The Water Angling Adventures Presents: Newport Flukin’ with Mike Littlefield! appeared first on On The Water.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:20:52 +0000
After a strong push of big fish in the spring, a steady summer beach bite, and a lackluster fall run, striped bass fishermen can expect similar patterns and results in 2026.
The post 2026 Striper Season Preview for Massachusetts’ North Shore appeared first on On The Water.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:28:00 +0000
Although both are facing hardship, striped bass and flounder are still the mainstays in Boston's bustling fishing scene in 2026.
The post Boston Stripers and Winter Flounder: Tips & Techniques for 2026 appeared first on On The Water.
