51. Fishing Bighorn Lake
January 18, 2011
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is an amazing contrast of high desert, deep lake and shallow river, mountains and canyons, primitive backcountry and modern technology.
Whether you choose to fish from a boat or from the shoreline, Bighorn Lake provides abundant opportunities to catch ...
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52. Walleye Fishing on Lake Roosevelt
January 18, 2011
One of the most popular sport fish in the northern and central United states has developed a similar reputation in Washington, and specifically at Lake Roosevelt national Recreation Area, in the last couple of decades. Known for its exquisite flavor and large size, this newcomer called “walleye” is ...
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53. Fishing Glacier Bay Alaska
January 18, 2011
Glacier Bay is best known for tidewater glaciers, wildlife watching, and impressive scenery, but sport fishing in the Bay can be an amazing experience. Visitors from all over the world enjoy fishing for sport fish in Glacier Bay's rich waters.
Glacier Bay offers a wide variety of fish specie...
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54. Fishing in Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
January 15, 2011
iFished.com (http://www.ifished.com/). iFished.com has fishing and local information for over 40,000 lakes and fishing areas in the United States. Information includes current weather and forecasts, best times fishing charts, maps, local businesses and more. iFished.com also has a large libr...
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55. Fishing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
January 15, 2011
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has about 2,115 miles of streams within its boundaries, and protects one of the last wild trout habitats in the eastern United States. The park offers a wide variety of angling experiences from remote, headwater trout streams to large, coolwater smallmouth bass st...
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56. How to Fish Safely in Bear Country
January 12, 2011
The following guidelines will help you travel and fish safely in bear country:
Food Storage All food, beverages, garbage, and any other odorous items must be attended at all times. They should be stored in a bear-resistant container (BRC, or "bear barrel").
Gear Storage Keep your b...
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57. Fishing at Pecos National Historical Park
January 12, 2011
FISHING OVERVIEW
The Pecos National Historical Park fishing program offers each angler approximately one mile of stream to fish alone or with up to two guests for the day. This approach is designed to offer each angler a quality experience. This section of the Pecos River is not accessible b...
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58. Tips for Taking Kids Fishing
January 12, 2011
Fish for bluegill and other sunfish in the beginning. Sunfish (bream) are usually easy to catch because of their abundance and willingness to bite. Catching fish is important; size isn't.
Plan a short trip depending on the age of the children. An hour or two is plenty for most youngsters. ...
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59. Fishing Areas of Yellowstone National Park
January 12, 2011
The fishing season in the park does not ordinarily begin before July, by which time, according to one of the angling writers "the plethora of water has disappeared and the streams flow swift, clear, and cold. At this season of the year trout fishing is at its best."
YELLOWSTONE LAKE
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60. 5 Tips for Better Catch and Release Fishing
January 12, 2011
Catch and release is a practice within recreational fishing intended as a technique of conservation. After capture, the fish are unhooked and returned to the water before experiencing serious exhaustion or injury.
Effective catch and release fishing techniques avoid excessive fish fighting ...
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