[header] How to fish in a river [title] Get a good quality fishing pole. [step] A good fishing pole would be one that has a sturdy, fiberglass or graphite, a line that won't snap easily, and other features that actually work. Choose a good size for the fishing pole, such as is 8 feet (1.5 meters). 
[title] Choose good bait to take for the fish you're looking to catch. [step] Fish that live in rivers, such as sturgeon, bass, carp, catfish, etc.