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Fishing Vacations
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 opportunities. 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.
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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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