Fishing Basics

When are the fish biting?

Early morning and evening are good times to fish.

If you're looking for a particular fish, here are the months that these freshwater fish are easiest to catch:

• CATFISH: Mid-April to mid-October. June and July
• CRAPPIE: March to May
• LARGEMOUTH BASS: March to June
• STRIPED BASS: All year...especially November to February and June to September
• SUNFISH: May to June
• TROUT: November to December and mid-February to mid-April
• WALLEYE: Mid-Feruary to mid April
• WHITE BASS: Mid-March to May