Aaron’s 42-inch lunker earned him the new Idaho state record for catch-and-release lake trout, solidifying Payette Lake as a legitimate trophy water once again.

The brook trout, Michigan’s state fish, is native to cold, clean waters throughout the region. Most weigh 1-6 lbs, but exceptionally large individuals, particularly in Lake Superior, can reach 14–15 ...

An angler caught a 39-year-old lake trout while fishing near Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. The fish is the oldest in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mass marking program.

The lake is also packed with angry brook trout and home to one of the few populations of brown trout in western Oregon. It makes for a fun day to catch a few brookies for dinner and catch-and ...