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Fishing Forecast for April, 2026
Here's our forecast for fishing in the upcoming month of April based on what we've seen on a month-by-month basis looking back at our eight years of weekly fishing reports, as well as the current conditions and weather patterns. FishTalk's current weekly Fishing Reports drop every Friday by noon, just in time for your weekend fishing adventures.…
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Notes from the Cockpit: Change is Coming
March 30, 2026
Greetings, FishTalkers—spring is finally in the air! This winter was a long, tough slog, with fishing somewhere between impossible and miserable much of the time. But in the coming days perch will be…
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New Fishing Gear, Spring 2026
March 28, 2026
Kayak Fishing Book Alert! There's gobs of kayak fishing intel in FishTalk's new kayak fishing guide. You say you wish you had all of the kayak fishing intel ever produced by Team FishTalk within…
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How to Catch Bull Redfish in the Bay from Shore
March 26, 2026
Legendary surfcaster “Crazy” Alberto Knie preaches the idea of fishing “non-human” hours when chasing trophies. While everyone else is asleep in their beds dreaming of screaming drags and bent rods,…
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Sidescan Fishfinders: Living in the Shadows
March 14, 2026
Have you ever needed to hang a picture, and tried to bang a nail into the wall with the handle of a screwdriver? Well, sure you have. The better question is, do you still try it today even though you…
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Rainy Daze: Fishing in the Rain
March 11, 2026
You waited all week for your day off, you have the rods and gear loaded and ready to go on an angling adventure to the Eastern Shore millponds, and now the ever-changing weather report calls for rain…
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Making a Pocket Bass Boat
March 8, 2026
It’s cool to see an old boat you’ve known for many years take on a new life. Not just a facelift, but a retrofit that unlocks new angling opportunities for seasons to come. This is what we achieved…
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Fishing Vs. Therapy
March 6, 2026
In this topsy-turvy world mental health has taken on more importance than ever, and seeking mental health guidance has become more common than ever. But, are we going about maintaining our sanity the…
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Pickup Stix: Fishing Rod Holders for Pickup Trucks
March 4, 2026
There’s not anything much worse than the gut-wrenching feeling of arriving at the ramp or fishing spot and finding out your one-piece fishing rod is no longer in one piece. Whether it’s the rolltop…
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Spring Fishing on the Chesapeake: Hitting 50
March 2, 2026
After a long, tough stretch of winter fishing, the mouth of the Chesapeake is the first chunk of Bay Country to wake up for spring in a big angling way. Fifty is the magic number that makes it happen…
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