Richard Corrigan

Richard Corrigan

A full-time freelance writer since 2009, my work has appeared on USAToday.com, eHow, Answerbag and LIVESTRONG. I love to write about fishing, camping and the outdoors in general; and when I'm not at my writing desk, I'm probably out in the woods somewhere. Or taking a nap.
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  • Ice Fishing for Bass
    1/3/2012
    conventional wisdom holds that bass go into hibernation and become uncatchable during winter, but this is simply not the case. A little effort and know-how can add up to some surprisingly hot bass action even in the dead of winter.
  • The Best Ice Fishing Lakes in New York
    12/22/2011
    New York has no shortage of hardy ice fishermen, so it is fortunate that the state also has plenty of top-notch lakes to keep them busy. Chances are, no matter where you live in the Empire State, there’s a quality ice fishing lake somewhere nearby.
  • Ice Fishing with Wax Worms
    12/21/2011
    Using larvae as fishing bait is a fairly common practice, especially in winter, when fish are sealed under the ice and demand a subtle presentation. Wax worms are arguably the best larvae bait for ice fishing, able to tempt the biggest sunfish and perch.
  • How to Find Crappies in Winter
    12/15/2011
    Location is a key to fishing success no matter what you’re after and what time of year you hit the water, but seldom is it more important than when fishing for crappies in winter.
  • Fishing in Lake George
    12/15/2011
    George is one of the best New York fishing lakes. Located in the Adirondack region, Lake George offers plentiful fishing for bass, panfish, trout and a number of other game fish.
  • Fishing in December: Tips and Tactics to Catch Fish During the Holiday Season
    12/15/2011
    December is far from the easiest month to catch fish, but with a little work you can still fill a pail with walleye, trout or other game fish at this time of year. Just be sure to dress for all weather, and stay off the ice until it's thick enough.
  • The Best Ice Fishing Lakes in Pennsylvania
    11/10/2011
    A region-by-region breakdown of the best ice fishing lakes, ponds and reservoirs from all across Pennsylvania, including your best bets for perch, crappie, bluegill, walleye, trout and more.
  • Tips for Ice and Snow Removal
    11/10/2011
    Ice and snow are facts of life if you live in a northern climate. If you look outside this winter to find your world coated in ice or buried in snow, you have quite a few options available for snow and ice removal.
  • Best Largemouth Bass Lakes in Central Ohio
    10/27/2011
    Knox Lake, Delaware Lake and Griggs Reservoir offer some of the region's best largemouth bass action.
  • Fishing at Mosquito Creek Lake, Ohio
    9/26/2011
    Walleye are the most popular game fish in Mosquito Creek Lake, but the reservoir is also a productive bass and panfish lake, and is one of the most likely places to find the next state record pike.
  • Fishing in Pleasant Hill Reservoir, Ohio
    9/26/2011
    Pleasant Hill Reservoir is stocked annually with sauger, a feisty walleye hybrid that thrives in the lake. These fish coexist with natural populations of largemouth and smallmouth bass to create one of the most exciting fisheries in north-central Ohio.
  • Fishing in the Upper Genesee River
    9/13/2011
    The Genesee River is one of the most productive fisheries in Western New York. The Upper Genesee, which flows through Allegany County, is stocked with trout every year. Wild trout also inhabit the stream, along with a vigorous smallmouth bass population.
  • Fishing in Saratoga Lake, New York
    9/3/2011
    3,762-acre Saratoga Lake is located in the historic town of Saratoga Springs, and has been a vacation spot for over a hundred years. In spite of its long-standing popularity, the fishing shows no signs of diminishing.
  • Fishing in Chaumont Bay
    9/3/2011
    Located at the northern end of Lake Ontario, Chaumont Bay may be New York's most under-appreciated fishery. The large hook-shaped bay is billed by tourist literature as the "Golden Crescent," and offers some of the best bass fishing in the Northeast.
  • Fishing in Great Sacandaga Lake
    9/3/2011
    Great Sacandaga Lake is New York's largest man-made lake, with a surface area of nearly 25,000 acres. The reservoir is home to state record northern pike: a 46-lb. beast that has been unsurpassed in the Empire State since it was caught in 1940.
  • Smallmouth Bass Fishing in the Ohio River
    9/3/2011
    The Ohio River is a world-class fishery by any standard, offering substantial opportunities for smallmouth bass fishing in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
  • Largemouth Bass Fishing in the Ohio River
    9/3/2011
    Stretching nearly a thousand miles from Pennsylvania to western Kentucky, the Ohio River is an incredible fishing resource. Perhaps best known for cat-fishing, the river also supports abundant populations of largemouth bass.
  • Fishing in Grafton Lakes State Park
    8/31/2011
    Located on the ridge between New York’s Hudson and Taconic Valleys, Grafton Lakes State Park offers both warmwater and coldwater fishing in several different ponds and lakes. Long Pond is especially productive, and a great place to fish from a kayak.
  • Fishing in Oneida Lake, New York
    8/31/2011
    Oneida Lake is one of Central New York’s most valuable fishing resources and the largest lake entirely within the state. Oneida regularly yields 10-pound walleye; and bass in the 5-pound class are not unheard of.
  • Fishing in Lake Ronkonkoma
    8/31/2011
    Largemouth bass are the most sought-after game fish in Lake Ronkonkoma, and 20-inch-plus bass are pulled from the lake every year. Smallmouth bass are also available, and walleye have been stocked by the DEC since 1994.
  • Camping at Fair Haven Beach State Park in New York
    8/31/2011
    Fair Haven Beach State Park is one of New York State’s most popular campgrounds, drawing weekend visitors, swimmers, campers and fishermen from the nearby cities of Rochester and Syracuse and from across the Northeast.
  • New York Crappie Fishing
    8/31/2011
    If you’re planning on going out after crappies in New York State this year, spring is the best time to be on the water. Throughout the month of April, crappies head to shallow water to feed and spawn,and they bite readily on jigs and minnows.
  • Fishing in Cuba Lake, New York
    8/31/2011
    Cuba Lake is a 445-acre reservoir with a wide array of fish habitat including rocky drop-offs and extensive shallow weed beds. The lake was built in the 1850s, and has been generously stocked by the DEC to provide a thriving warmwater fishery.
  • Fishing in the Western Finger Lakes
    8/27/2011
    The Western half of New York's Finger Lakes actually include the smallest lakes of the chain. But these waters contain huge numbers of bass, pike, trout and panfish. It would be a mistake to expect smaller lakes to produce smaller fish.
  • Fishing in Chautauqua Lake, New York
    8/27/2011
    Chautauqua Lake sprawls across more than 13,000 acres and offers some of the best fishing in Western New York. Chautauqua gives up 40- to 50-inch muskellunge every year, and is one of the best places in the state to catch 4-pound-plus smallmouth bass.
  • Fishing in the Eastern Finger Lakes
    8/27/2011
    The eastern Finger Lakes include the largest lakes in this chain as well as some of the smallest. Regardless of size, each of the Finger Lakes offers its own unique fishing opportunities.
  • Round Gobies in the Great Lakes
    8/25/2011
    Since 1990, the round goby has spread throughout the entire Great Lakes system. Goby populations have ballooned into the billions, and no solution has yet been determined to rid the lakes of this pest.
  • Rock Bass Fishing in New York
    8/25/2011
    Rock bass live in lakes and rivers all over New York. These fish bite readily and generally thrive in rocky habitat where they can ambush minnows and crayfish. There are no limits in place for rock bass, which attain lengths of 10 inches or more.
  • Fishing in Harwood Lake, New York
    8/25/2011
    Natural populations of bass and panfish, combined with generous trout stocking by the DEC, provide year-round fishing opportunities at Harwood Lake.
  • Fishing in Fair Haven, New York
    8/25/2011
    Fair Haven Beach State Park also offers some of the best fishing in New York's Great Lakes region. Visitors can wet a line in Sterling Pond, Little Sodus Bay or Lake Ontario, all of which offer a chance to book up with bass, pike and other game fish.
  • Fishing in Rushford Lake, New York
    8/19/2011
    Western New York's Rushford Lake is an underrated bass and walleye fishery that is also stocked with brown and rainbow trout. The lake produces 25-inch trout and occasionally yields walleye up to 10 pounds during the spring and summer seasons.
  • Fishing in Allen Lake, New York
    8/19/2011
    The New York State DEC stocks Allen Lake every year with thousands of brook and brown trout. These fish attract anglers from all over Western New York and provide some of the best spring trout fishing in this part of the state.
  • Western New York Trout Streams
    8/19/2011
    Streams in Western New York, which include Cattaraugus Creek and the Genesee River, contain wild trout populations which are supplemented through generous stocking by the DEC. Some streams offer multiple species and the potential for year-round fishing.
  • Fishing in Black Lake, New York
    8/16/2011
    Black Lake's diverse and abundant fish habitat holds an equally abundant population of bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and other fish. Spring and summer offer some of the best fishing on this Upstate New York gem, but you can catch fish any time of year.
  • Fishing in Conesus Lake, New York
    8/16/2011
    One of New York's famed Finger Lakes, Conesus Lake is one of the smallest of the chain. This relatively underrated fishery contains a wealth of fish, including largemouth bass, bluegill and bullhead.
  • Bluegill Fishing in New York
    8/16/2011
    Lakes, ponds and reservoirs all over New York offer outstanding bluegill fishing, especially in late spring and early summer, when the biggest 'gills head to the shallows in droves to spawn. These fish are plentiful, easy to catch and make a fine meal.
  • Bliegill Fishing in Indiana
    8/12/2011
    Bluegill in Indiana are common, bite readily and taste great on the table. They also put up a surprisingly hard fight on light tackle, and are a great way to introduce kids to fishing.
  • Camping in Long Lake Recreation Area in Wisconsin
    8/12/2011
    Long Lake Recreation Area in Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine State Forest is a destination for hikers, campers and nature lovers about 45 minutes north of Milwaukee.

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