"The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope," wrote John Buchan, a Scottish writer and former Governor of Canada. The sentiment still rings today when an angler plans a trip or makes that first a cast. The hope of another [...]
Anglers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the Delaware River just got some good news. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) awarded nearly $15 million in grants for the Delaware River. The grants will improve wildlife habitat, enhance resilience to changing climatic conditions, and engage communities throughout the Delaware River watershed in conservation activities. [...]
Join us in a few weeks with Trout Unlimited at their largest national gathering, CX-3. Community. Coldwater. Conservation. The three pillars of the event occurring in Spokane, Washington later this month. Experience TU's impact in-person. Featuring outdoor activities, epic excursions, and world renown speakers and presenters. onWater is proud to support CX-3. Trout Unlimited and [...]
Planning the perfect fishing and floating trip requires a plan. Whether floating and fishing a familiar river or a river new to you, knowing the distances between put-in and take-out is crucial. Information about the distance between points of interest is important to maximize fishing time, to ensure you get home safely, and to have [...]
The best fishing days rarely just happen. Being in the right place at the right time is the result of proper planning. A little luck sprinkled in never hurts, but knowing what tools exist before loading up the truck and heading to a fishing spot is the key to better fishing. One of those often [...]
Imagine the perfect fishing trip. It would include some familiar places and some pleasant surprises, all while fishing unique locations. Now combine that with a fly fishing tournament "done right" and you get the 25 On The Fly. Created by two passionate anglers, the 25 On The Fly blends angling skill, knowledge of local fisheries, [...]
Finding places to fish can be challenging. Finding places to launch a boat or raft may not be easy either. When you do find a boat ramp, is it public or private, improved or unmaintained, is there adjacent parking, and so on. If a great day of fishing begins and ends at the boat launch [...]
Water temperatures are rising in many of the country's trout streams. Even a few seconds of being out of the water can be fatal for a trout. As water temps increase, the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water decreases. Less dissolved oxygen means it is very difficult for a trout to recover from being [...]
As summer hits its peak across the country, many anglers focus on fishing for trout. Trout are a cold water species. When long days and bright sunshine compact like they do in summer, it is important to be aware of the effects of water temperature on trout. For the next few weeks, anglers who care [...]
Help Vermont recover from recent flooding by donating to the Vermont Flood Response and Recovery Fund. When a disaster strikes, we all feel the impact and look for ways to offer help. Our friends at the Vermont Community Foundation help coordinate philanthropic response after disasters so you can help Vermont recover: Donate to the Vermont [...]