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15 Lake and River Fishing Trips in the USA to Plan a Trip Around

28 trips  ·  from $110 a head

Good lake and river fishing trips in the USA go weeks ahead and the best skippers go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter - Four to six hours chasing salmon and halibut
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Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

1.Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $700Our pick

Review of Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing, with boat details, pricing, catches, weather tips, licenses, and advice on who should book.

“This trip was a disaster from the beginning. Captain Tim was expecting 3 not 4 people in our confirmed reservation. He was prepared to take us on a 6 hour halibut trip instead of the 4 hour salmon trip we had booked. Tim attempted to take us 4-5 miles off shore, but the seas were VERY rough and he kept saying, "I've never seen it like this before". Our boat was being tossed around to the point that I feared if it got much worse Tim would not be able to get us back safely. I asked to turn around and stay closer to the bay. With four lines in…”

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4 Hours Morning Bass Fishing in Orlando - The 6:30 am start at Lakeview Drive
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4 Hours Morning Bass Fishing in Orlando

2.4 Hours Morning Bass Fishing in Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews

Review of Orlando’s private four-hour bass fishing charter, with early starts, expert guidance, gear, lake choice, pricing, bait costs, and booking tips.

“Richard was our fishing guide. He was amazing he was so knowledgeable knew exactly where to fish and so friendly. During our four hours fishing we caught 13 fish. We caught three different types of fish large mouth bass, gar, can’t remeRead more”

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Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake - Learning the Basics Without Bringing Fishing Gear
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Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

3.Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $159

Fish frozen Chena Lake in a warm cabin, learn ice fishing, and eat your catch in this practical three-hour Fairbanks outing.

“The guide Mike was very nice and friendly, he chit chatted with us and made sure we had bait. Absolutely won’t to it agan”

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Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters - Getting to 708 North Point Higgins Road
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Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

4.Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $615

Review of Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters, with pricing, boat details, salmon seasons, shuttle advice, catch handling, and booking tips.

“Fantastic trip. Captain Schuyler put us on salmon, making the 4 hours full of memories. Our 3rd visit to Oasis Charters. Would highly recommend!”

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River Fishing and Bear Watching - Why the Tongass setting matters
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River Fishing and Bear Watching

5.River Fishing and Bear Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $450

Fish for salmon and trout, watch for brown bears, and explore Hoonah’s Tongass forest on a small-group Alaska adventure.

“Nat showed us phenomenal silver fishing! Highly recommended! Great trip all the way around. Super fishing.”

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Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan - Why a private boat changes the day
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Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

6.Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $750

Review of private salmon fishing in Ketchikan, with cruise pickup, expert guides, wildlife, costs, licenses, weather, and booking advice.

“Great Captain, Great fishing for salmon! Caught some Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon, King Salmon (had to release) and other fish. Great fun, beautiful area! Even saw some whales!”

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Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake - What happens once the boat leaves shore
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Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake

7.Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of a private four-hour Canyon Lake fishing trip with gear, coaching, bass fishing, sightseeing, and practical booking advice.

“We had a fun day on the water. Evan was very friendly. The lake was filled with recreational boats until a brief rain shower.”

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Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon) - Four hours on a boat built for fishing
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Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon)

8.Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $395

Review of Ketchikan’s private salmon fishing charter, with boat details, fish species, price, timing, gear, value, and booking advice.

“We had a great time and experience! Caught a 20 lbs king salmon, a few pink salmon, saw bald eagles and many orcas playing around us. Nolan, the best tour guide!!!!!!!”

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Alaskan Salmon 8-Hour Fishing Experience - Choosing Between Willow, Hope, and Other River Areas
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Alaskan Salmon 8-Hour Fishing Experience

9.Alaskan Salmon 8-Hour Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $379

Review of Anchorage’s 8-hour salmon fishing trip, with hotel pickup, gear, scenic rivers, beginner instruction, and fresh-caught salmon options.

“We fished at a river ~40min north of Anchorage. Did not have a single bite all day (no fish were caught by anyone in the group). Could have done the same thing for a fraction of the cost if I went to Walmart to buy a rod and drove up there. Ryan was a really nice guy, knew a lot, and in many ways can't control the fish biting or not. However, I wish there was another element to the activity to supplement that.”

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Kenai River Fishing Charter - A guide who adjusts the day to your goals
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Kenai River Fishing Charter

10.Kenai River Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $375

Review of a private Kenai River fishing charter with heated seats, salmon and trout fishing, full gear, and practical booking tips.

“Catching Sockeye Salmon and being on the Kenai River!!!! A dream come true!!!! The people of Alaska are very nice and welcoming!!!! The weather here was exceptional during our visit.”

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Full Day Fishing Package Kenai River or Kasilof River Salmon and Trout - Gear and instruction for first-time anglers
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Full Day Fishing Package Kenai River or Kasilof River Salmon and Trout

Ketchikan salmon fishing adventure - Meeting the charter beside the cruise ships
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Ketchikan salmon fishing adventure

12.Ketchikan salmon fishing adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $750

Review of Ketchikan’s six-hour Alaska King Charter salmon trip, with private fishing, cruise pickup, costs, catches, and booking tips.

“We had Kevin as our captain, who was amazing and fully of local knowledge. When we started out a little slow due to the tidal waters going out, you could see his frustration to the slow start. We soon hauled in 10 Silver Salmon and 2 Rock Fish. We caught 2x that amount, but those Silver's are slippery! We also had a Bald Eagle flying no more than 10 feet off the deck of the boat. Incredible day on the water! Highly Recommend this outfit and ask for Kevin!! Stay away from the Cruise Line tours - book on your own for a personalized and more exciting experience!”

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Full-Day Upper Kenai River Guided Fishing Trip - Fishing Gear for Beginners and Experienced Anglers
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Full-Day Upper Kenai River Guided Fishing Trip

13.Full-Day Upper Kenai River Guided Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $565

Review of a full-day Upper Kenai River fishing trip with gear, instruction, wildlife, seasonal salmon, and practical planning tips.

“We had a fantastic time fishing the Upper Kenai River. Our guide worked very hard to keep us in the fish and to put us where we wanted to be to catch fish. He gave us good instructions on how to cast and use the open face reels, that hate me. I actually broke my empty handed streak and caught some very nice fish as did my husband who is an accomplished fisherman. We saw some beautiful scenery that one would never see any other way. It was well worth it. If you can make the time, take this fishing trip.”

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Juneau Shore Fishing for Alaskan Salmon - From the Goldbelt Tram to the Gearshack
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Juneau Shore Fishing for Alaskan Salmon

14.Juneau Shore Fishing for Alaskan Salmon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Review of Juneau shore fishing for Alaskan salmon, with hatchery visit, gear, transport, guides, fishing odds, and practical booking advice.

“Paul was great - He went overboard to make sure our experience was great, would highly recommend this experience to anyone”

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Private Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Charter near Orlando - From Big Toho Marina to open water
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Private Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Charter near Orlando

15.Private Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Charter near Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review the private Lake Toho fishing charter near Orlando, with bass fishing, licensed captains, boat details, pricing, and practical tips.

“Captain Devin made my dad's 60th birthday trip memorable by teaching us tips and tricks on how to hook and reel in some large bass. This was our first time fishing in Lake Toho even though we are locals to Kissimmee. The live bait really helped us make the most of our 4 hour trip. We caught about 15 bass and brought home 8 due to some being too large to keep. Overall the trip was a success as we are beginners at fishing and had lots of fun learning. Thanks again to Captain Devin for being patient with us and taking us to the right spots.”

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