Fishing


5 Best Fishing Spots in Texas 

Boatsetter Team · Jul 17, 2024

From world-class lakes teeming with trophy fish to recording breaking moments in sports fishing history, Texas waters reign supreme for angler’s. Spring and fall offer prime fishing, when largemouth bass, [...]

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Best Fishing Lakes in Wisconsin

Boatsetter Team · Jul 17, 2024

With over 15,000 lakes and 12,600 rivers and streams, Wisconsin offers diverse fishing opportunities for both novice and experienced fishermen. Cast a line for 20-pound chinook salmon in the Great [...]

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crabbing locations in florida

Best Crabbing Locations in Florida

Lenny Rudow · Jul 16, 2024

Ready to try crabbing in Florida? Capture those tasty critters in these top locations. Stone crabs are a hot commodity in Florida, and if you want to enjoy some claws, [...]

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How Does Wind Affect Fishing

Lenny Rudow · Jun 20, 2024

Wind can play a huge role in whether you catch fish or go home empty-handed. Anglers are always at the mercy of the weather, and wind is a huge part [...]

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How Much to Tip a Fishing Guide: Learn the proper tipping etiquette

Lenny Rudow · Jun 19, 2024

When you go on a guided fishing trip there’s an advertised price, but there are other costs of a fishing charter and one that shouldn’t be overlooked is tipping the [...]

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Tarpon caught by a fisherman with Capt. Matt Luttman of Inshore Action Fishing Charters in Tampa St. Petersburg, Florida

Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, & Clearwater Fishing Reports (May 2024)

Luke Campbell · May 2, 2024 · Updated May 6, 2024

Tampa, FL – Updated May 6th, 2024 – Boatsetter collects local inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing reports from expert fishing guides and boaters who regularly fish the waters of Tampa [...]

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Fisher holding a bass while fishing in the rain with rain gear

Spring Fishing Guide: Trends, Destinations, & Tech

Tyler Brick · Mar 26, 2024 · Updated Feb 27, 2025

Understanding the nuances of springtime fishing, including weather, water temperature, and water clarity, can significantly improve your chances of success for catching bass, panfish, trout, and other species. As the [...]

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Top fishing destinations in 2024

Boatsetter’s Top 15 Fishing Destinations for 2024

Boatsetter Team · Feb 1, 2024 · Updated Feb 15, 2024

A new year means new fishing opportunities for anglers. From remote paradises to well-known hotspots teeming with marine life, our top 2024 fishing destinations roundup covers it all. Tampa, FL  [...]

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Beaver Lake, Arkansas Fishing Guide.

Beaver Lake, Arkansas Fishing Guide

Lenny Rudow · Sep 25, 2023

Beaver Lake, Arkansas, is a destination worthy of any angler’s bucket list. The White River impoundment of Beaver Lake, Arkansas, is a gorgeous Ozarks reservoir that winds and twists through [...]

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Lake Hartwell Fishing Guide.

Lake Hartwell Fishing Guide

Lenny Rudow · Sep 25, 2023

Anglers from South Carolina and Georgia flock to Lake Hartwell for fishing fun. There are 56,000 acres of angling territory with almost 1,000 miles of shoreline straddling the border of [...]

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Lake Keowee Fishing Guide.

Lake Keowee Fishing Guide

Lenny Rudow · Sep 25, 2023 · Updated Sep 17, 2024

Head for Lake Keowee for your shot at supersized spotted bass. Lake Keowee in western South Carolina is a fishing powerhouse—literally. This reservoir is used to generate hydroelectric power and [...]

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Lake Ray Hubbard Fishing Guide.

Lake Ray Hubbard Fishing Guide

Lenny Rudow · Sep 25, 2023

Bass anglers flock to Lake Ray Hubbard, one of the largest lakes in North Texas. Impounded in 1968, Lake Ray Hubbard covers around 22,000 acres of water and is controlled [...]

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