Heading into the new year, there are many encouraging signs that paint a brighter picture for anglers of all ages and all walks of life, Hilts says.

Congratulations to Pierce Terwilliger, who reeled in this awesome King Salmon on Lake Ontario. The young fisherman sent in his photo from a memorable fishing trip in Sterling, New York.

Jaxson powered through an exciting and tiring fight against this 25 pound Chinook Salmon, while fishing with his grandfather ...