Species Guides
What each species wants — water temperature, light, wind, and pressure — so you know how to read conditions before you head out.
Largemouth Bass
Best around 65–75°F
Walleye
Best around 55–68°F
Crappie
Best around 60–70°F
Catfish
Best around 70–85°F
Smallmouth Bass
Best around 63–73°F
Bluegill
Best around 70–80°F
Northern Pike
Best around 55–68°F
Muskellunge
Best around 60–72°F
Striped Bass
Best around 55–68°F
White Bass
Best around 60–72°F
Yellow Perch
Best around 55–68°F
Redfish
Best around 65–80°F
Speckled Trout
Best around 62–78°F
Common Carp
Best around 65–80°F
Rainbow Trout
Best around 50–65°F
Brown Trout
Best around 50–63°F
Brook Trout
Best around 45–60°F
Flathead Catfish
Best around 72–85°F
Chain Pickerel
Best around 65–78°F
Zander
Best around 59–72°F
European Perch
Best around 54–66°F
Tench
Best around 68–78°F
Common Bream
Best around 64–75°F
Roach
Best around 52–66°F
Barbel
Best around 60–72°F
Wels Catfish
Best around 70–82°F
Grayling
Best around 45–58°F
Atlantic Salmon
Best around 50–60°F
Chub
Best around 56–70°F
Tarpon
Best around 75–88°F
Snook
Best around 75–86°F
Bonefish
Best around 75–88°F
Black Drum
Best around 60–78°F
Sheepshead
Best around 62–75°F
Flounder
Best around 60–72°F
European Sea Bass
Best around 58–72°F
Atlantic Cod
Best around 45–55°F
Mackerel
Best around 55–68°F
Pollock
Best around 52–64°F
Gilthead Seabream
Best around 64–77°F