Seasonal guides

When to fish for what

Fish behaviour follows water temperature. These guides describe broad seasonal patterns — always check local seasons and rules.

Last reviewed 26 September 2026 · Editorial policy

Largemouth Bass photographed

Largemouth Bass seasons

Freshwater

Smallmouth Bass photographed

Smallmouth Bass seasons

Freshwater

Rainbow Trout photographed

Rainbow Trout seasons

Freshwater

Brown Trout photographed

Brown Trout seasons

Freshwater

Northern Pike photographed

Northern Pike seasons

Freshwater

Walleye photographed

Walleye seasons

Freshwater

Common Carp photographed

Common Carp seasons

Freshwater

European Perch photographed

European Perch seasons

Freshwater

Atlantic Salmon photographed

Atlantic Salmon seasons

Both

Channel Catfish photographed

Channel Catfish seasons

Freshwater

Striped Bass photographed

Striped Bass seasons

Both

Roach photographed

Roach seasons

Freshwater

Black Crappie photographed

Black Crappie seasons

Freshwater

Bluegill photographed

Bluegill seasons

Freshwater

Muskellunge photographed

Muskellunge seasons

Freshwater

Red Drum photographed

Red Drum seasons

Saltwater

European Sea Bass photographed

European Sea Bass seasons

Saltwater

Tench photographed

Tench seasons

Freshwater

Zander photographed

Zander seasons

Freshwater

Barramundi photographed

Barramundi seasons

Both

Common Bream photographed

Common Bream seasons

Freshwater

Yellow Perch photographed

Yellow Perch seasons

Freshwater

Lake Trout photographed

Lake Trout seasons

Freshwater

Flathead Catfish photographed

Flathead Catfish seasons

Freshwater

Common Snook photographed

Common Snook seasons

Saltwater

Bluefish photographed

Bluefish seasons

Saltwater

Atlantic Mackerel photographed

Atlantic Mackerel seasons

Saltwater

European Chub photographed

European Chub seasons

Freshwater

Grayling photographed

Grayling seasons

Freshwater

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