Fishing in the United States
Click a state to explore top species, best fishing spots, and regional guides.
2026 Regulation Updates: Vermont — new panfish limits (50 combined, max 25 crappie), commercial crappie ban, baitfish endorsement required. Minnesota — year-round continuous bass seasons with designated catch-and-release periods. Wyoming — updated Chapter 46 regs, new tackle requirements on North Platte River. Massachusetts — commercial striped bass endorsements restricted to 2024/2025 permit holders. Washington/Oregon — location-specific endorsements for Columbia River tributaries. West Virginia — new catch-and-release trout streams (Nov 1 – May 15, artificial lures only). New York — lead sinker ban under ½ oz in inland waters. Michigan — year-round bass catch-and-immediate-release allowed. Always check state regulations before fishing.
Alabama
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Alaska
6 regions, 245 lakes & rivers mapped
Arizona
5 regions, 251 lakes & rivers mapped
Arkansas
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
California
6 regions, 465 lakes & rivers mapped
Colorado
6 regions, 261 lakes & rivers mapped
Connecticut
5 regions, 197 lakes & rivers mapped
Delaware
4 regions, 160 lakes & rivers mapped
Florida
6 regions, 255 lakes & rivers mapped
Georgia
5 regions, 197 lakes & rivers mapped
Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides
5 regions, 180 lakes & rivers mapped
Idaho
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Illinois
5 regions, 220 lakes & rivers mapped
Indiana
5 regions, 205 lakes & rivers mapped
Iowa
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Kansas
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Kentucky
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Louisiana
5 regions, 197 lakes & rivers mapped
Maine
6 regions, 358 lakes & rivers mapped
Maryland
5 regions, 194 lakes & rivers mapped
Massachusetts
6 regions, 225 lakes & rivers mapped
Michigan
6 regions, 256 lakes & rivers mapped
Minnesota
6 regions, 455 lakes & rivers mapped
Mississippi
6 regions, 237 lakes & rivers mapped
Missouri
6 regions, 225 lakes & rivers mapped
Montana
5 regions, 194 lakes & rivers mapped
Nebraska
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Nevada
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
New Hampshire
5 regions, 262 lakes & rivers mapped
New Jersey
5 regions, 212 lakes & rivers mapped
New Mexico
5 regions, 198 lakes & rivers mapped
New York
6 regions, 346 lakes & rivers mapped
North Carolina
6 regions, 240 lakes & rivers mapped
North Dakota
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Ohio
6 regions, 240 lakes & rivers mapped
Oklahoma
5 regions, 282 lakes & rivers mapped
Oregon
6 regions, 274 lakes & rivers mapped
Pennsylvania
6 regions, 400 lakes & rivers mapped
Rhode Island
4 regions, 204 lakes & rivers mapped
South Carolina
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
South Dakota
5 regions, 254 lakes & rivers mapped
Tennessee
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Texas
6 regions, 279 lakes & rivers mapped
Utah
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Vermont
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
Virginia
6 regions, 239 lakes & rivers mapped
Washington
6 regions, 289 lakes & rivers mapped
West Virginia
5 regions, 201 lakes & rivers mapped
Wisconsin
6 regions, 252 lakes & rivers mapped
Wyoming
5 regions, 200 lakes & rivers mapped
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