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Fishing in Scotland
Anglers consider Scotland a paradise. Its fast-flowing rivers harbor Atlantic salmon (the king of all game fish). The rivers and numerous pristine lochs allow you to enjoy some of…
Fishing in USA
The United States can boast of record-setting catches and has every type of fishing invented -- from surf-casting off Cape Cod or Cape Hatteras to flicking a fly in Maine or…
Fishing in Iceland
Freshwater Fishing Many Iceland visitors are needlessly put off from the idea of freshwater fishing once they learn the amounts that Eric Clapton and Prince Charles have paid to cast…
Fishing in Belize
Any angler worth his or her saltwater fly rod already knows that Belize is a world-class fishing destination. Fly-fishing on the flats for permit, tarpon, and bonefish is the main…
Fishing in Bali
While much fun can be had by going out at 5am on a jukung with a local fisherman, the fishing consists of throwing a simple baited line out the back of a boat and trolling the current…
Fishing in Ecuador
Ecuador is one of the world's great overlooked deep-sea-fishing destinations. The ocean is remarkably rich in marine life thanks to the Humboldt Current, which pulls nutrients off the…
Fishing in Wyoming
Montana and Wyoming have long been known for world-class fly-fishing, their streams and creeks teeming with native trout -- rainbow, brook, brown, mackinaw, golden, and cutthroat -- as…
Fishing in Montana
Fishing in Ireland
What makes Ireland such a great fishing destination? A coastline of more than 5,603km (3,472 miles), thousands of lakes and ponds, countless creeks, rills, streams, and rivers -- those…
Fishing in Fairbanks
Salmon season here is brief, and the fish this far inland have turned spawning colors and have softer, less palatable flesh compared to coastal salmon. Most fishing is in the streams…
Fishing in Alaska
A Salmon Primer In Alaska, it's not so much where you wet your line, but when. The primary catch, Pacific salmon, lives in saltwater but spawns in freshwater, with each fish returning…
Fishing in Homer
Homer is known for halibut, and the harbor is full of charter boats that take you out for the day for around $275 per person in the high season. Every day, a few people catch fish…
Fishing in Bermuda
Bermuda is one of the world’s finest destinations for anglers, especially in light-tackle fishing. In fact, anglers from around the world descend upon the island every July for the…
Fishing in Reykjavik
Not many world capitals have good salmon fishing within city limits. The season for Reykjavík's Elliðaár River extends from June 1 to August 31, and opens with the mayor throwing the…
Fishing in Nicaragua
Nicaragua has the best spots for dropping a hook. San Juan del Sur has deep-sea fishing, with sailfish and dorado the catch of the day. Jacks, roosterfish, and snapper are other…
Fishing in Panama
Panama is a world-class fishing destination known for its fast and furious reeling-in of monster species such as blue, black, and striped marlin; yellow-fin tuna; wahoo; and swordfish.…
Fishing in Honduras
While only insiders know it, Honduras has long been a top fishing spot. The Bay Islands and Brus Laguna, two completely different settings, have been luring some of the world's top…
Fishing in Hawaii
Sport FishingBig-game fishing at its best is found off the Big Island of Hawaii at Kailua-Kona, where the deep blue waters offshore yield trophy marlin year-round. You can also try…
Fishing in San Diego
The sportfishing fleet consists of more than 75 large commercial vessels and several dozen private charter yachts; a variety of half-, full-, and multiday trips are available. The…
Fishing in Costa Rica
Anglers in Costa Rican waters have landed over 100 world-record catches, including blue marlin, Pacific sailfish, dolphin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, guapote, and snook. Whether you want…
Fishing in New Zealand
Any prospective fisherman in New Zealand should get a copy of Sports Fishing Guide, a free booklet produced by the New Zealand Fish and Game Council (tel. 04/499-4767; fax 04/499-4768;…
Sebastian Fishing Museum
A cute little museum located within the Sebastian Inlet State Recreation area, it showcases the history of the Indian River Lagoon fishing industry with pictures, video, gear, and even…
Chinese Fishing Nets
Said to have been introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, these cantilevered nets, set up on teak and bamboo poles, are physical remnants of Fort Kochi's ancient trade…
Sport Fishing Alaska
Choose this company to plan a fishing vacation. The owner, former lodge operator Sheary Suiter, knows where the fish will be week to week. That means SFA books clients at fly-in…
Fishing in Cape Cod National Seashore
Surf casting is allowed from the ocean beaches--Race Point is a popular spot.