Where to Find Fishing Spots
You do not have to travel far to find a good place for fishing. Search for a fishing spot near you at Google Maps. Use satellite view to find lakes, ponds or creeks.
Each US state has DNR (Department of Natural Resources) or DCNR (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) website. DCNR link for Pennsylvania is PA Fishing. Go to your favorite search engine (Yahoo, Google, MSN). Search for DNR of your state, e.g. enter PA DCNR to find DNR for Pennsylvania. Please remember that government websites have .US domain extension.
Fishing Books We Recommend
Freshwater Fishing Tips & Techniques A Fully Illustrated Guide to Freshwater Fishing Author: Gene Kugach ISBN 0811727653
On this invaluable guide, Gene Kugach describes in detail how to catch every kind of freshwater fish in almost any situation. The hundreds of tips and techniques offered here – applicable to all forms of freshwater fishing – will greatly increase your chances of success whether you are a novice or a seasoned angler. Itís all presented in an easy-to-use format illustrated with dozens of handy drawings. Thereís something for everyone who fishes.
Baits, Rigs & Tackle Author: Vic Dunaway ISBN 0936240245
Novice and veteran anglers alike can glean the wisdom of the Vic Dunaway as he explores every aspect of fishing.
Fishing Tips & Tricks: More Than 500 Guide-tested Tips for Freshwater and Saltwater Tactics Author: C. Boyd Pfeiffer ISBN 1589234081
Catch more and bigger fish More than 50 million freshwater anglers and 22 million saltwater anglers in North America are all looking for ways to tip the odds in their favor for catching their favorite fish species. They need to look no further. Fishing Tips & Tricks not only offers tips to make fishing easier and more productive, it helps make fishing more fun! The up-close and detailed photographs show how. These tips come from years of research; and includes everything from buying new waders and using hemostats to timing the strike to casting sinking fly lines. The author covers both freshwater and saltwater species, methods and skills. Sections include: – Tips From Famous Anglers – Tackle Tips – General purpose Tips – Equipment Tips – Gamefish Tips – Making a Record of Your Catch – Making & Modifying Lures – Care & Preparation of Fish