Fishing is one of the most underrated activities of modern man. It's a hobby that can be performed almost anywhere, requires a minimal amount of skill and requires only a small amount of equipment. It's also a social pastime, presents an excuse to travel to some of the most remote and beautiful places in the country, and has enough nuances to allow a novice to engage in more technical activities. Whether you're a fan of freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing that gets your adrenaline pumping, anglers of all types have a bucket list of adventures they dream of.
In this article, we'll explore 10 of the best fishing trips to add to your bucket list. From the tailed macabi in Brandon Atoll off the coast of East Africa, to the northern snakeheads in the Blackwater River complex of the DelMarva Peninsula, there are plenty of exciting fishing opportunities around the world. In Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake, you can find pike perch, northern pike and numerous species of panfish. In Idaho's Salmon River, you can catch rainbow trout, cutthroat and stream trout. And in Venice, Louisiana, you can find sea bass, redfish and speckled trout in freshwater and marlin, sailfish and tuna in saltwater.
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is another great destination for fishing enthusiasts. Here you can find monster mako sharks off the coast of California and salmon and halibut in Alaska. The Snake River and its feeders winding through Yellowstone National Park offer trout fishermen with the ability to cast a fly in an all-natural environment. And if you're looking for something truly exotic, Florida's native peacock bass are incredibly colorful fish that are as aggressive and feisty as any freshwater fish on the planet. No matter what type of angler you are, these 10 fishing adventures belong on your bucket list.
From Virginia blue cats to Kona Blue Marlin in Hawaii, there are plenty of thrills worthy experiences waiting for you. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start planning your next fishing trip!.