Saturday, April 25, 2026
The importance of adventure close to home and connecting with water is essential to break kids from screens. Video games, streaming videos, and social media drain kids of creativity, adventure and health. Local waters and outdoors provide that needed break from stationary days. Johnny’s Fishing Camp operates within the ChicagoSunday, April 19, 2026
Time on the water looks different for everyone. Some days are about cruising with friends, others start early with fishing rods in hand, and sometimes you simply want to head out and see where the afternoon goes. Crafted to be as flexible as your plans, NAVAN® boats create the perfect setting for your story on the water, adaptingThursday, March 19, 2026
Illinois fishing licenses – among the most affordable in the nation – are now on sale for the 2026 season. Illinois fishing licenses and stamps for 2026 are available for purchase online and at department-authorized vendors. A standard, non-discounted resident fishing license costs $15. Licenses for the 2025 season remainSunday, March 15, 2026
The locations were chosen to give as many anglers as possible a chance to reel in these feisty fish in March, April, and May. Trout releases are designed for high angler success and harvest. New trout release locations include Meadow Ridge Metro Park’s Mirror Pond (Butler County), Restoration Park Pond (Clark County), EastSaturday, March 7, 2026
Boat shows are the perfect place to shop for a new boat, and the Progressive Novi Boat Show is the place to be this March. With 85 exhibitors lining the showplace wall-to-wall with hundreds of boats to see, boaters can purchase anything from trailers and electronics to marina slips, docks, and accessories. The industry hasFriday, February 27, 2026
While Milwaukee is a great place to visit via boat, it’s also a great city to visit by any mode of transportation. The city on Lake Michigan’s western shore is the proud home to Americana like Harley Davidson, Molson-Coors Brewing, and more than 20 moving bridges. Where the city meets the water is a great place to start,Friday, January 2, 2026
Some trips feel like a vacation. Others feel like a story you’ll tell for the rest of your life — the kind that starts with a grin and ends with, “You had to be there.” Our recent Trip of a Lifetime Giveaway delivered exactly that: a week of warm trade winds, reef-fringed anchorages, and the kind ofFriday, October 10, 2025
Tucked away in Michigan's St. Clair River Delta, Harsens Island feels like a world apart, yet it's only an hour from Detroit. The stunning blue waters create a picturesque scene in summer and fall, where people can enjoy leisurely afternoons at a relaxed pace. This island destination lies between the United States and Canada, at theWednesday, July 30, 2025
Light, Science and Better Fishing You may have heard of his other company, outdoors eyeglasses manufacturer RLVNT. Now enter Mad Scientist Tackle, a paradigm shifting company founded with the knowledge of a man steeped in the science of optics, as well as the bravery to challenge conventional lure-makingFriday, July 25, 2025
The Next Generation of Inflatables is Complete with the Launch of Elite Mustang Survival rounds out their inflatables collection with the launch of two highly anticipated additions: the Elite 120 and Elite 190. These inflatable PFDs build on the revolutionary design of the award-winning Atlas 190 DLX Life
