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Fishing Tips and Gear Tips give you the chance to share your expertise with other members in the community. If your grandpa or uncle or aunt showed you a trick or tip that made you say "DUH! Of Course!", share it. When you read someone's tip, let 'em know it helped you or give 'em an idea for improvements. Maybe that tidbit will help you tantalize a trout, bamboozle a bass, mesmerize a muskie, confuse a catfish, or woo a walleye.

Read Fishing Reports from fishermen like you to see what fish species and gear are working best at different times.

We have Local Info for all states and provinces. Check out local fishing reports, state fishing records, calendar, regulations, news, and services. We will soon have a database of sport fish records from around the world.

We need Fishing Articles and Stories. Write and submit your article about perch, pike, pompano, or peacock bass and we'll get it published right away.

If you have a tasty way to cook up your catch, please share it in our Fish Recipes area.

Estimate your Fish Weight with our fish weight calculator. It uses the latest calculations for different types of fish and gives you metric or english results. You can also put it on your own web site.

Our Moon Phase Calendar shows you what the moon phase will be on any day in the next few years.

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Successful fishing is determined not just by the patience of the angler and hours on the water, but also by many other factors. Information articles can be very helpful when trying to learn about a new fishery or picking up expert pointers.
Fish habitat plays a big role - you have to find the fish before you can catch them. The best fishing times fluctuate through the season and with the weather. Some anglers feel that the phase of the moon also effects fishing success. Gear can be the final factor between a 5-day 'fishing' trip and a 5-day 'catching' trip. Combining all the variables, reading the situation, and making educated decisions will increase your odds of finding and landing your fish.
Estimating the weight of your fish without a scale can be tricky. Just measure the length and girth and then use our fish weight calculation script to give you a good estimate of its true weight.

Here on Hot Spot Fishing, there are fishermen of all levels that can answer your questions or share experiences and they are very willing to give a helping hand to others new to the sport. Take advantage of them.