Great Spots to Take a Fishing Vacation
The waters of the world are full
of fish and there are thousands of spots to take a
fishing vacation. So, when you pack up and head out for
a fishing vacation, it is your own personal preference
of where you choose to go. However, there are some great
fishing spots that are highly recommended for their
unique fishing opportunities. Long Island, New York
At Long Island's tip, you will find Montauk Point.
The world's top naturalists have studied the area and
concluded that this is the place where the majority of
the world's fish are found. The point is a glacial
cliff. Fish species found at Montauk Point include tuna,
marlin, cod, mackerel, striped bass, white shark and a
variety of others. Montauk Point is the location of the
oldest lighthouse in New York State. Cast your bait from
the rocks below the lighthouse for the area's best
fishing trips. You won't be disappointed. Spring
and fall fishing is best along the Point, but many
species of fish can also be caught in the summer months.
Wyoming, USA
If you are looking to catch trophy trout in the US,
a vacation to Yellowstone National Park is a must.
Slough Creek is full of trophy trout, as are other
streams within the Park's boundaries, and they are all
stocked regularly. Streams and rivers outside of the
Park also offer great fishing opportunities, as do the
waters of nearby Idaho and Montana. Wyoming is home to
62 native species, including Arctic grayling, burbot,
channel catfish, shiners, chub, several trout species,
suckers, goldeneye, mountain whitefish, shovelnose
sturgeon, and a wide variety of smaller fish.
Hampshire, England
Believe it or not, there are great fly fishing
opportunities for vacationing anglers just a few miles
outside of London. In the chalk streams of the area, you
will catch trout and Atlantic salmon. The Itchen and
Test rivers offer unique fishing opportunities. The
areas around these rivers are on private land and a fee
is required, but all are very reasonably priced. The
Itchen area is where the first artificial nymphs were
invented and this area of Hampshire will fulfill all of
your fishing vacation dreams. There are many trout
fisheries and trout fishing clubs in Hampshire. Manitoba, Canada
Don't overlook Manitoba, Canada, as a fishing
vacation destination. Known as the 'Land of Lakes',
there are hundreds of trophy fishing opportunities for
both still and fly fishing anglers. Though northern pike
can also be caught in the US and other countries,
Manitoba has whoppers that will put up a terrific fight.
Northern pike strike hard and fast on the American lure
known as the 'Daredevil'. Flies can also be used with
much success. Other species that can be fished in the
Land of Lakes include rainbow, brook and brown trout,
channel catfish and perch and pickerel. The best time to
take a fishing vacation to Manitoba would be spring or
fall, but many fish can also be caught during the summer
months. The Florida Keys
The Florida Keys offer a wide range of fishing
opportunities for sea anglers and they flock to the area
year round. Ernest Hemingway fished at Key West and it
still offers the same opportunities today that it did
then. The waters surrounding the Marquesas Islands offer
tarpin, and bonefish. Other species caught in this area
include blue marlin, black grouper, King mackerel,
sailfish, yellowfin, barracuda, shark snapper and wahoo. Missouri, USA
If you want the optimum outdoor experience, plan a
fishing vacation in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri.
Here you can fish for bass beneath the towering
limestone bluffs that are part of Missouri's rivers.
Missouri is home to over two hundred fish species,
including several bass species, channel catfish, blue
and flathead catfish, sunfish, bluegills, bullheads,
muskellunge, walleye, shiners, lamprey, shad, pickerel,
perch, trout gar, sturgeon and more. This State has more
fish species than any other in the entire USA.
Tips for a Fishing Vacation
Instead of packing all of your fishing gear to haul
around the world, use a guide service that provides all
necessary equipment in the price of their service. When
booking a guide service, ask about years of experience,
licensing, insurance and if they are bonded. Ask for
references from people who have used their services. Be
sure to check these references carefully. If a guide
service hesitates when asked for services, run the other
way as fast as you can.
Ask the guide service to provide necessary fishing
licenses, permits and information on exporting your
catch if you wish to do so. If this is the case, check
with your Customs Office to see if you are allowed to
import your fish from other countries. Ask the guide
service the best time of year to book a fishing
expedition for success in catching your targeted fish
species.
Check with the local Chamber of Commerce, Better
Business Bureau or the equivalent in the area where you
will be vacationing to find out more about the guide
service that you are planning to hire. Some areas
mandate that you hire a licensed guide to fish. Check
regulations of the area where you will be taking your
fishing vacation.
If you have trouble choosing a destination for your
fishing vacation, ask someone you know where they have
enjoyed the ultimate fishing experience. Research your
local library and Internet to find the perfect fishing
vacation for you.
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