fishing in america

Fishing is an incredibly satisfying and relaxing pastime that has been enjoyed globally for centuries and is still used by many who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle to feed themselves regularly.

If you are looking to indulge in this fun and fascinating sport, then the United States is one of the best places to visit, and this handy guide is going to help you find out why.

Where to go fishing

Out of all of the best fishing spots in America, it can be difficult to settle on just one place to visit to enjoy fishing, so this guide has given you the top three you should check out on your next trip.

  • Alabama is home to some of the best bass lakes in the U.S., but the Lewis Smith Lake hasn’t been recognized for its richness until recently. The deep lake of crystal clear water has become teaming with life after years of seeming lifeless due to the flourishing blueback herring population which largemouths and stripers are chowing down on.
  • The next top pick would be Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, which is the perfect spot for fishing Striped Bass and Walleyes. The lake not only has plenty of fish for the angler on holiday but also is set in one of the most stunning natural landscapes in America, making it an idyllic spot.
  • In Delaware, the Nanticoke River contains blue catfish and northern snakeheads, and while these are known as invasive species, they have still made Delaware one of the best fishing spots in the country, with them even establishing a state-record slot for snakeheads thanks to their abundance there. The current record weighed just over 12 pounds.

The essential equipment

To be able to really enjoy fishing in the United States, you need to make sure that you have the right tools to give you the best chance of catching one of the fantastic breeds of fish that are native to the country.

The first piece of equipment that you should consider buying to enhance your experience is a trail camera, and you can click here to learn more about trail cameras. This piece of equipment is often used in hunting, but the technology has allowed for the development of underwater trail cameras to track the migration patterns of fish and help you in choosing the best spots on the river bank to catch the fish you want. Trail cameras are unmanned, waterproof devices that are activated by movement to take either photographs or videos to help the hunter or fisher better understand the behavioral patterns of their prey. This is a piece of kit that can be of use to everyone from the most amateur angler to the seasoned professional.

Of course, you also need to make sure that the equipment you are using to catch the fish physically is up to standard as well, and using this breakdown of the best rods and reel on the market is a great place to begin.

Depending on the size of the fish and the power of the body of water you are fishing in, you will need to consider both the strength and size of the rod you want to buy.

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Manu Khandelwal

An engineer and a travel blogger. Loves trekking and doing bike road trips. Burger lover (want to try every burger in the world). Clinomaniac. Sports fanatic. Likes technology but not a technology addict.