The expanded Where to Fish and Boat locator at www.takemefishing.org identifies places to fish and boat in all 50 states.

With a database of more than 10,000 locations, visitors can find places to fish and boat that are close to home or far away and have access to all the information they’ll need to quickly and easily plan a day on the water.

The Where to Fish and Boat feature lets visitors search the Take Me Fishing database for destinations located within a short drive of any city or zip code. Search results are compiled and paired with fishing license information, local regulations, fishing reports and other local fishing and boating information, all on one page.

To help families plan a day of fishing, takemefishing.org tapped the expertise of state wildlife agencies and outdoor writers to identify the top three destinations located near major cities across the country. Each of these places is designated as a Family Fishing Hot Spot. These places to fish and boat are close enough for a day trip and offer conveniences for families, including parking, bathrooms, shore access, boat ramps and an abundance of fish.

Each Family Fishing Hot Spot entry provides detailed information about the location. Families can learn about the species of fish, the best times to go and the family-friendly amenities offered at each destination. Each entry also helps identify the best fishing holes within each hot spot and the top techniques recommended for catching various species.

[via Patriot News]

I never actually thought that there would be specific bass fishing techniques to learn. As someone who has never fished before, I figured you just baited the hook, cast the line into the water, and sat around until something bit. But I guess that’s not the way to do things if you’re serious about catching some fish. Instead, there are some tried and true bass fishing techniques developed by the pros that are far more likely to yield great results. I wanted to impress my friends by catching a lot of big fish on my very first time out, so I was ready to devote myself to studying bass fishing techniques for the next few weeks.

When I searched for information about bass fishing techniques on the Internet, I was surprised at the breadth and depth of the information available. There are a lot of websites dedicated to the study of bass fishing techniques, so I had plenty of material to read and learned a great deal in a short space of time. For example, I learned that it’s vitally important to use the right type of lure — and that the type of lure you should use depends on the time of day that you’re out on the water. This might be elementary info for the seasoned professionals out there, but it’s something I never would have guessed. In addition, I discovered that choosing the right spot is one of the most critical bass fishing techniques a beginner can learn. These were just two of the bass fishing techniques that I discovered on my initial search for information.

After I read about bass fishing techniques, I made it a point to buy some of the lures and other products recommended by professional anglers. I knew that having the right products alone wouldn’t guarantee that I’d land some big fish, but they would definitely help.

My camping trip is right around the corner, and I feel pretty confident that I’ve learned enough bass fishing techniques so as not to embarrass myself when we go out on the water. Even if I don’t catch the biggest or the most fish, I’m sure I’ll be able to enjoy myself thanks to the tips and tricks I’ve picked up recently.