Where to fish

Large still waters where fish follow depth, temperature and food. Find structure and the depth they're holding at, and a big lake gets small quickly.

Moving water where current decides everything. Fish hold where they can rest out of the flow while food is carried past them.

Narrow, man-made channels that look featureless but aren't. Boat traffic, the dug channel shape and every bit of cover decide where fish sit.

Small still waters where fish are easy to reach but also easy to spook. Quiet approach, light tackle and the margins do most of the work.

Open sandy beaches where waves dig troughs and gutters that trap food. Read the sand and the waves, and fish the tide.

Built structures that put you over deeper water. Pilings and rock walls attract food, and the fish that eat it, all year.

Where rivers meet the sea. Tides, mixing salt and fresh water, and rich mudflats make estuaries some of the most productive — and changeable — water there is.

A boat lets you go to the fish instead of waiting for them. The skill shifts to finding them, holding position and presenting to the right depth.