River Fishing

 Like with all disciplines of fishing, river fishing has its own sets of challenges and advantages. River fishing consists of fishing from the shore, or from a boat in a flowing body of water like rivers and streams. Brushy banks, shallow depths, rocks, and underwater snags makes river fishing a very challenging (and expensive) discipline of fishing. I have lost more gear fishing in rivers and streams than anywhere else. The danger of snags is everywhere, from trees or bushes on the shore, to rocks and fallen trees that lie hidden under the water. River fishing requires a more strategic approach to where and how you cast, and what gear you use. 

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River fishing also has its advantages. There are species that live in rivers and streams that do not live anywhere else. The oxygen filled clean water also allows for larger fish to thrive, and reach greater sizes. Eating fish from a river or stream is generally safer as well, as the water they inhabit is less stagnant than a lake or pond and has less harmful algae and bacteria. I also enjoy river fishing because it provides a large yet condensed area to fish in, meaning the fish are less spread out than in a lake. 

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In brushy shore fishing, you must be careful with your casts to avoid snags. Learning how to accurately side cast is a valuable skill. Your choice of gear also depends on the conditions you’re fishing. In deeper, slower water, baits with multiple hooks or treble hooks work well, however in shallow or snaggy spots, using a single hook with a weedless design is necessary if you would like to keep your lures. Using bait is also challenging in some rivers as the currents can drag the bait under rocks and in snacks, as well as moving it to undesirable areas. 


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