Where to Fish a Lake or a River: the 15 Best Trips Worldwide

4 Hours Morning Bass Fishing in Orlando - The first hour: gear, instruction, and the morning bite

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews Our pick

Meet at 6:30 am for a private four-hour bass-fishing trip around Orlando. Captain David’s service supplies the boat, tackle, water, and ice, while you fish for schooling or trophy bass. Richard may guide your outing, and live bait costs extra.

“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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Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

2.Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

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

Spend four hours on a private Ketchikan boat targeting King, Coho, Pink, and Chum salmon. Captains such as Schuyler, Danny, TJ, and Joshua handle the fishing, while gear, snacks, and drinks are provided. Shuttle service from select locations can simplify a cruise-day schedule.

“Best guided fishing excursion. The staff was attentive from booking through drop off back at the ship. The guide, Schuyler, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made our fishing experience that much better. Highly recommend.”

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River Fishing and Bear Watching

3.River Fishing and Bear Watching

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

Natalie of NatVenture Tours takes you from Icy Strait Point through Hoonah and old logging roads to a remote Tongass National Forest river. Fish for salmon or trout in waders, look for brown bears and spawning salmon, and enjoy a personal trip limited to six people.

“Caught a ton of fish and seen 2 bears. One of the best fishing experiences I’ve had in Alaska. She was an awesome guide.”

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Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

4.Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

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

Fish Southeast Alaska’s calm waters on a private four-hour trip with The Alaska Catch. Your guide handles the boat and fishing plan while you target salmon, watch for wildlife, and enjoy pickup at your cruise ship ramp or Thomas Basin Harbor.

“Chris was fantastic! Brought his boat right next to our cruise ship for pick up. He knew where to go to help us catch our limits! Highly recommend him for anyone who wants to catch there limits and have a really great time doing so.”

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Kenai River Fishing Charter

5.Kenai River Fishing Charter

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

Meet Kenai Drift Anglers in Soldotna for about five hours on the Kenai or Kasilof River. Your private guide matches the trip to your goals, using fly or conventional gear for seasonal salmon, rainbow trout, or Dolly Varden. Jared is one named guide, and coffee or tea is provided.

“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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Ketchikan salmon fishing adventure

6.Ketchikan salmon fishing adventure

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

Meet Captain Kevin or another Alaska King Charter guide near Ketchikan’s cruise docks for a private six-hour fishing trip. Rods, reels, tackle, bait, soft drinks, and dock pickup are included. Licenses, tags, taxes, and $200 fish processing cost extra.

“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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Private Lake and River Fishing Tour from Reykjavik

7.Private Lake and River Fishing Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $768

You’ll leave Reykjavik with a private guide, fishing gear, permits, and hotel pickup, then drive through Thingvellir National Park to a Golden Circle river. Baldur has taught beginners patiently, and the five-hour session targets Arctic char and brown trout.

“My wife catching a huge char! Guide was superb.. the panoramic views spectacular! Highly recommended!”

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Private Ketchikan Halibut and Salmon Fishing Charter

8.Private Ketchikan Halibut and Salmon Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $685

Meet your captain near the Ketchikan cruise dock, walk about five minutes to the boat, and fish Alaska waters for salmon and halibut. Captains including Mike, Kevin, Jeremiah, Justin, and William have led successful trips, with gear supplied. Licenses and a King Salmon Stamp cost extra.

“Our fishing trip was worth every penny. The booking was really simple and their communication throughout the process was outstanding. Captin Mike was amazing - very knowledgable, funny and just an overall great guy. We caught our limit in about 2 hours and had an absolute blast.”

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Peacock Bass Fishing Trips Near Miami Florida

9.Peacock Bass Fishing Trips Near Miami Florida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours fishing private lakes near Miami with a captain such as Rick, Hernandez, Robert Miley, or Kirk Osborn. You’ll chase peacock bass, largemouth bass, clown knife fish, and other species only 15 minutes from Miami International Airport. Morning and afternoon trips are available.

“If you have never experienced Peacock Bass fishing you are in for a treat! The weather wasn't ideal for fishing but Capt. Rick still put us in some fish!”

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St Johns River Fishing Trip near Daytona

10.St Johns River Fishing Trip near Daytona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Meet your captain at 25130 Blackwater Lane in Astor for a private St. Johns River fishing trip near Daytona. You’ll troll for largemouth bass from a private boat with all tackle and safety gear provided. Captains Peter, Robert, and David have guided successful family outings, but bring food, a fishing license, and live bait if needed.

“Excellent 4-hour trip, very successful with lots of Largemouth bass in total. All the family had great fun and really made a day of it by taking the freshly caught fish to the local river for a fantastic barbeque. Was well worth the money spent and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great day out. Will be back the same time next Month.”

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Miami Airport Lakes Peacock Bass Fishing Trip (1 to 4 ppl)

11.Miami Airport Lakes Peacock Bass Fishing Trip (1 to 4 ppl)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Join Captains Richard, Robert, or Bob for a private four-hour peacock bass trip through Miami’s Airport Lakes and Blue Lagoon. Your captain handles the boat and local waters while you fish from a 21-foot vessel with rods, tackle, cooler, ice, and bottled water included.

“Wow, what a lovely day! Robert was our guide, and his passion for fishing, the area, and preserving the resource for future generations really made the trip special. We all hit our limit on Sockeye salmon, and Robert made sure everyone had the chance to catch their own. Highly recommend this experience!”

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From AUTHENTIC FARMER’S LIFE to ECO RIVER FISHING EXPERIENCE

12.From AUTHENTIC FARMER’S LIFE to ECO RIVER FISHING EXPERIENCE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $34Best value

Spend five to six hours cycling from Hoi An through Tra Que’s herb gardens and rice fields, visiting a Japanese tomb, then rowing a basket boat in Cam Thanh’s coconut forest. Guide Vincent is known for clear English and careful attention. A buffalo ride may be possible.

“The best and most genuine local tour I've had in Vietnam so far, especially because the guide, Vincent, was just fantastic! He was extremely friendly, spoke excellent English, and made sure that I was always safe and comfortable. AnRead more”

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Orlando Bass Fishing Guide near iDrive

13.Orlando Bass Fishing Guide near iDrive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.)

Captain Darrell takes up to two people onto Orlando’s Butler Chain of Lakes for two to six hours of guided bass fishing. Your boat, tackle, safety gear, and bottled water are provided, while you watch for wildlife and learn local fishing methods.

“good experience and the hospitality of the guide was excellent. vary knowledgeable and helpful. shout out to him and will return some day. cheers.”

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Half-Day Snake River Fishing Trip from Jackson

14.Half-Day Snake River Fishing Trip from Jackson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Float the Snake River from Jackson or Teton Village with a guide such as Marshall, Taylor, or Cody. Learn fly-fishing basics, use provided gear, fish for fine-spotted cutthroat trout, and return by early afternoon. Catch-and-release, hotel pickup, rain gear, and safety equipment are included.

“Joe was a great guide! Gave helpful instruction to two first-time fly fisherman! The trip was fun and scenery was beautiful. Plus we actually caught quite a few fish! Highly recommend this guide and experience. Was a highlight of our vacation!”

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Half day Alaska Salmon Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula

15.Half day Alaska Salmon Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend about five hours fishing the Kenai or Kasilof River from a river boat with a professional guide. King of the River provides rods, tackle, bait, boats, life jackets, and waders for red salmon fishing. Guides Bob and Jacob have helped beginners catch, clean, and pack salmon for the trip home.

“Our family made some fun memories Fishing for Salmon. Bob is an excellent guide and instructor, giving us helpful fishing tips and cheering us on. We enjoyed being on the river and taking in beautiful Alaska . We had the Salmon prepped and took it back with us. We are all looking forward to many delicious meals of Salmon that we caught ourselves!”

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