About

The Angler Behind This Site

Andrew holding a large paddlefish on a fishing boat

My name is Andrew. I've been fishing for over forty years, and I haven't slowed down.

My dad got me started when I was a kid. We've taken dozens of trips together over the years, and he's still the first call I make when I land something worth talking about. Those conversations: rehashing the ones that got away, reliving the ones that didn't: are some of my favorite parts of this sport.

By day I'm an entrepreneur. But the outdoors has always been my reset button, and when I started thinking about building something that could actually help anglers plan better trips: and give me an excuse to research every great fishing lake in the country: What's Biting Today was the result. Part passion project, part learning exercise, part genuine attempt to build the fishing resource I always wished existed.

The Goal: A Fish in Every State

A few years ago I set a goal for myself: catch a fish in every US state. I'm not close. I've checked off Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, California, Nevada, and a handful of others: but I've got a long way to go. That hasn't stopped me from planning, researching, and dreaming about the possibilities. If anything, it's made me more obsessed with learning what each lake has to offer before I can get there.

Lakes I've Personally Fished

I don't claim to have fished every lake on this site. But these ones I know from personal experience:

Lake Tawakoni, Texas

The biggest freshwater fish of my life came out of Lake Tawakoni: a blue catfish that went somewhere around 50 pounds. That fish made me a believer in this lake. Tawakoni's catfish and striper fishery is as good as advertised.

Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, Oklahoma

We went out primarily for bass and had a solid trip: but the story I still tell is the paddlefish we caught on a guided trip in a river tributary off the lake. Hooking into a prehistoric filter feeder that size, on a spinning rod, is something I can't fully explain to someone who hasn't done it. Probably one of the most unusual fish I've ever caught.

Lake Texoma, Texas/Oklahoma

I caught a 10-pound hybrid striper on Texoma: one of the most violent strikes I've had in freshwater. Texoma's striper fishery is the real deal, and those hybrids fight harder pound-for-pound than almost anything else you'll find in an inland lake.

Lake Okeechobee, Florida

I actually caught some of the biggest bluegills of my life at Okeechobee: right off the bank, no boat required. That's the thing about Okeechobee that surprises people: you don't need a boat to have a great day there. The dike road access is excellent, and the fishing holds up.

Lake Fork, Texas

My home water for trophy bass. If you've never watched a big largemouth blow up a topwater in Fork's standing timber at first light, it belongs on your list. This lake deserves every bit of its reputation.

Also: Lake Ray Hubbard, Cedar Creek Lake (TX) · Lake Tahoe (CA/NV)

Ray Hubbard and Cedar Creek are lakes I've spent real time on in Texas. Lake Tahoe is a completely different fishing experience: clear, deep, cold, and beautiful. If you ever get the chance to fish it, go.

For the Lakes I Haven't Fished Yet

Most of the lakes on this site I haven't personally fished: and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. What I've done is research them thoroughly: cross-referencing state wildlife agency data, studying maps and impoundment records, and verifying every figure against official sources. The baseline data is solid whether I've launched a boat there or not.

And honestly? Researching lakes I haven't been to yet has only made me want to fish them more. There are some incredible fisheries in this country that I fully intend to get to someday. This site is part research tool, part bucket list.

A note on fishing guides

This site will give you a solid baseline and help you plan your trip: but it will never replace a local guide who fishes that water every week. I've hired guides on Grand Lake and other waters, and it's always worth it. If you're hitting a lake for the first time and the fishing matters to you, find a guide. They know things no website can replicate.

Not just for boat anglers

Kayak anglers and bank fishermen will find this site just as useful as boat anglers. Some of the best fishing I've had personally was from the bank: Okeechobee is a perfect example.

Our Sources

Baseline fishing reports on this site are verified against authoritative sources including:

State fish and wildlife agencies: lake pages, fish population surveys, and current regulations
USGS Water Resources: water depth, impoundment data, and watershed information
State water development boards and reservoir authorities: surface area and capacity data
Local dam and river authorities: historical impoundment records

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