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Calling a fishing destination
“5-star” can mean a lot
of things to different
people. Some people are
all about fishing and only
fishing. Five stars to them
mean spectacular fishing
opportunities for that
prized species on their list.
For them, it could be good
numbers, rare fish, or even
that “trophy” size catch. If
this means sleeping in a
car on the side of the road
it makes no difference to
them. It’s all about “The
Fish”.
Other people are looking
for a trip the whole family
can enjoy, a vacation with
a side of good fishing. They
want some amenities,
some nightlife, maybe
some local culture and
sightseeing. Then a couple
of days on a blue water
charter.
Throw in all the factors
like; do you want a guided/
charter experience or are
you more into self-guided
adventures? What time
of year? What species?
What’s on the bucket list?
Boat or shore? Fly fishing?
Budget? Well, you get a
lot of answers for what a
5-Star Fishing Destination
entails. And guess what?
Everybody’s right. Your
dream fishing destination is
a personal thing. Whether
you’re a trophy hunter or
dream of ten-inch trout on
a quiet Alpine Lake, who
can say it's not “5 star”?
Fishing is many things
for everyone, but here are
some of our favorites from
over the years and why we
think of them as “5-star”.
(Hint: the reasons aren’t
all the same.)
Starting from East to West:
FORT PECK, MT
DIY Road Trip Adventure
For some people seeking
out fishing destinations,
the adventure of getting
there is more than half the
fun. Fort Peck Montana
is nearly 1000 miles from
Seattle and a 15-hour drive
straight through. It is so
far East that it’s not really
PNW anymore. The road
to Fort Peck has its share
of roadside attractions,
beautiful scenery, and fun
stops if you plan your time
accordingly. If your 5-star
fishing destination means
a nice long road trip, you
should put Fort Peck on
your list.
Why Fort Peck? Last year a
new state record came out
of Fort Peck that caught
the attention of anglers
across the U.S.
