Fishing locations

Rivers and creeks are a great starting point for beginner anglers to fish at and dont require too much extra gear. Most people just fish off the shoreline, but depending on the river some people may use waders to walk through the river at low tides which is a great way to get to hard to reach areas from the shoreline. There are also kayak launches at some river parks that allows easy access to put in and take out kayaks. Rivers come in all shapes in sizes and the water tides may change due to weather which will change the river currents. This may cause the fish in the area to become unpredictable and thus make the fishing very difficult for the time being. The most common species you will catch in rivers and creeks are smallmouth bass, rock bass, creek chubs, catfish, carp. While fishing rivers and creeks you will notice you will notice fish like much faster action lures.

Lakes and ponds are the first thing that comes to mind when someone talks about fishing. Lakes and ponds are a great location to fish, but require alot more extra gear to take full advantage to what a lake has to offer. Having a boat is a prime example of using a lake to its full potential it allows you to cruise around all areas of the lake. Even though you can still fish from the shoreline most people will tell you having some sort of watercraft will improve your chances of catching fish and have more fun in doing so. Ponds are a little less gear required but much like lakes they are open bodies of water, so having any watercraft will help you out in the long run. The most common species you will catch will be largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, pike, and yellow perch. Unlike rivers and creeks, lakes and ponds are a mixture of both fast and slow action lures.