Stories
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A Fishing "Journey" on Maryland's "Hallowed Ground" Scenic Byway
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.
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Autumn Angling in the Land Between the Lakes
Pack your tackle box, grab your fishing gear, and take the Woodlands Trace for a relaxing autumn vacation in the Land Between The Lakes.
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Fish For Sport or Fish to Relax on the Highland Scenic Highway
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. Containing the headwaters of four major river systems and over 600 miles of streams filled with native and stocked varieties of brook, brown, golden rainbow, and rainbow trout, the Monongahela National Forest offers a fishing experience that will please the avid angler and the urban escapist.
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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®.
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Fishing on Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway
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.
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Fishing the Final Frontier on Alaska Marine Highway
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 the 21 sport-fishing species in the frigid waters of the “Last Frontier,” and reel in adventures of a lifetime.
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Fishing the Old South
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, or take advantage of trout fisheries found only in the northeast region of the state.
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Fish into Fall on the New River Gorge National River
Cast your fishing line into the fall-chilled waters of the New River Gorge National River near two of West Virginia's National Scenic Byways: the Coal Heritage Trail and the Midland Trail.
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Go Fishing on Edisto Island
Grab your fishing license, gear, and picnic basket and escape to Edisto Island Beach State Park on the Edisto Island National Scenic Byway of South Carolina.
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Hook, Line and Sinker: Fishing on the Talladega Scenic Drive
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.
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Paul Bunyan Tells A Tale: Fishing at Moonlight Bay
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 Pike. Sit back and relax as you read this tall tale told by Paul Bunyan himself.
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Reeling in Good Times on the Pend Oreille Scenic Byway
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.

Jun 1, 2009
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