Stories

  • A Fishing "Journey" on Maryland's "Hallowed Ground" Scenic Byway
    Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia)

    They say a bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work. Fortunately, you’re not likely to have a bad day fishing when you’re surrounded by the natural beauty of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Scenic Byway in Maryland. Take a day off and drive the route to fish-filled rivers,...

    [Read more]

  • Fish For Sport or Fish to Relax on the Highland Scenic Highway
    Highland Scenic Highway - (West Virginia)

    Prep your pole, bring out the bait, and head out on the Highland Scenic Highway to find some of West Virginia’s finest fishing. The byway will take you through the Monongahela National Forest to an abundance of quiet fishing places along lakes and rivers set in the forest's deciduous glory....

    [Read more]

  • Fishing on America's Byways

    From still lakes and meandering streams to the crashing waves of the mighty oceans, you'll find plenty of opportunities for a big catch on America's Byways®.

    [Read more]

  • Fishing on Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway
    Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway - (Utah)

    Just before sunrise, when the cool night air first begins to fade into morning dew and streaks of red sky inch over the peaks of the Uintas, the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the Green River become a fisherman's paradise along the Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway.

    [Read more]

  • Fishing the Final Frontier on Alaska Marine Highway
    Alaska's Marine Highway - (Alaska)

    Traced by ferry routes off far northwestern shores, the Alaska Marine Highway follows a fascinating coastal route on the Pacific Ocean. As you might guess, world-class fishing waits for you on this aquatic byway. The fishing here is world-class. Cast out for halibut, salmon, cod, pike or any of...

    [Read more]

  • Fishing the Old South
    Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway - (Georgia)

    Deep in the southern Appalachian Mountains, through misty green valleys, within the unsurpassed beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest, the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway winds its way to some of northern Georgia’s greatest fishing spots. Cast a fly in a secluded mountain stream,...

    [Read more]

  • Hook, Line and Sinker: Fishing on the Talladega Scenic Drive
    Talladega Scenic Drive - (Alabama)

    Pack up your fishing pole and tackle box and head out for the perfect southern fishing adventure on the Talladega Scenic Drive in the Talladega National Forest, where you’ll discover ample fishing opportunities.

    [Read more]

  • Paul Bunyan Tells A Tale: Fishing at Moonlight Bay
    Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway - (Minnesota)

    Just north of Brainerd, MN is the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. One of the Chain's bays, Moonlight Bay, is a great spot to fish. In fact, it was right here on this bay that Paul Bunyan, the giant logger of tall tale fame, once battled the biggest, most cantankerous fish in the North Country-- Ike the...

    [Read more]

  • Reeling in Good Times on the Pend Oreille Scenic Byway
    Pend Oreille Scenic Byway - (Idaho)

    Located in the northern tip of Idaho, the Pend Oreille Scenic Byway introduces you to miles of open shoreline, surrounding a vitreous lake filled with schools of fish. Bright green surrounds the beaches, throwing shadows in all the right places—the perfect setting for a day of fishing.

    [Read more]