According to Georgia Wildlife, almost 1.3 million anglers fish from the state's freshwater bodies and, according to the Native Fish Coalition, 265 native species of freshwater fish call Georgia home.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Louisiana is known for being a sportsman's paradise, with bountiful opportunities when it comes to reeling in some impressive ...

Fishing in Alabama means you’ll hear stories that impress even seasoned anglers—tales of remarkable catches that stand out across the state. Some fish aren’t just big, they’re nationally noteworthy. A ...

The 16-pound catch could set a new lake record.

The late fly fisher Dave Chermanski of Merritt Island holds the most Florida fly fishing records for the biggest fish caught on a fly rod in the state, as well as other U.S. and world records. Twice ...

Fishing guide Josh Jones landed a 13.5-pound largemouth from O.H. Ivie Lake. It's the 15th bass he's caught there weighing 13 ...

Louisiana is known for being a sportsman's paradise, with bountiful opportunities when it comes to reeling in some impressive marine life. The biggest fish ever caught in Louisiana was a bluefin tuna ...

Chermanski wrote "Flyfishing Knots & Leader Systems," which details his "unique, quick-change interlocking loop system that features only six essential knots," according to his Amazon website. "This ...