Life Outdoors Magazine (Jan/Feb 2020)

Frosty
Weather
Fishing
When winter rolls around, die-hard fishing anglers
don’t hunker down, pack away their gear, and hang
up their poles. They pack MORE gear! Most casual
fishermen would consider the winter fishing season as a
hiatus from the lakes and streams, and a hard dive into
the woods. However, hardcore anglers view the winter
months as some of the best and most exciting fishing
of the year. Since freshwater species generally huddle
up in the chilly waters to keep warm, the chances of
finding a good honey hole of fish leave every angler
feeling like every night before a fishing trip, is the night
before Christmas!
Check out our Best Catches for Cooler Temperatures
for a breakdown on what’s red hot to reel in this winter!
Love to cook your catch, but want a new recipe to
shake things up a bit?! We’ve got you covered! We’ve
scoured the web for some of the top recipes for each of
the fish on our list. Of course, what’s more important
about fishing in the winter than Safety & Gear! Take a
look at our Frigid Weather Fishing Safety Tips on proper
precautions in staying safe in the elements and see our
Fishing Gear Guide to learn about this year’s hottest
frosty weather finds! Before you head out to find the
fish in the frosty weather, first things first! Check out
your states current fishing regulations for laws, bag
limits, seasons, and licensing information.
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