Where can I ask a fishing question?

Tackle, technique and local-conditions questions are a recurring outdoor ask. r/fishing covers fishing-related news and personal stories. It expects lawful, respectful angling discussion rather than promo dumps or gore.

Where to ask

r/fishing

Best for: Fishing technique, tackle and angler discussion within local laws.

Why it fits: Its public description: “Fishing related news and personal stories.”

Members in our directory: 3.1M

Rules to know before posting:

• Respect the person, the fish, the water and the land — follow local laws and use proper handling/release methods.
• Respect other users — no gratuitous sexual comments or appearance comments.
• No promotions, advertisements, surveys, petitions or market research (including blog/YouTube promo accounts).
• No injury posts.
• No memes, shitposting or AI-generated content.
• No identification requests for harvested fish.

Read r/fishing’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

• Name the region, target species and water type (shore, boat, freshwater, salt).
• Camping trip logistics fit the camping where-to-post page; aquarium fish care fits aquarium advice.
• Wildlife injury or medical issues after fishing accidents need appropriate emergency/medical channels.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.