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10 Best Parks for Fishing

Oct. 8 2020 Travel By Hannah L.

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Fishing is one of America’s greatest pastimes and a perfect activity for when you go camping.

With the freedom of having an RV, you can go anywhere! Don’t forget to purchase your fishing license and then plan a trip to one of these fishing destination spots. There are endless opportunities to cast a line into rivers, lakes and beach waves all over the Unites States.



  • Toledo Bend RV Resort and Cabins, Many Louisiana. 114 Shamrock Lane
    Many, LA 71449, (318) 256-0002. Named the number one bass fishing lake by Bassmaster. Make reservations and start exploring their eastern shore. The lake has an area of 185,000 acres and is the largest man made body of water in the south.You can also roam the 1,200 miles of shoreline for great fishing spots. In addition to bass, there is also a vast population of bream, crappie, and catfish.


  • Tropic Island Resort, Port Aransas. 315 Cut Off Rd Port Aransas, TX 78373
    (361) 749-6128. On the barrier islands off the gulf coast of Texas, Port Aransas has so much to offer. The perfect beach playground for boating, fishing, and swimming. The Horace Caldwell Pier is considered the most productive fishing pier in the United States with speckled trout, redfish, and black drum known to bite on hooks.




  • River Run RV Resort, Granby, Colorado. 1051 Summit Trail
    Granby, CO 80446 (888) 303-7027. If you’re looking for a fishing adventure, travel upstream to the region of the Colorado River located in the Rocky Mountains. This is the perfect home base for fishing and camping. There are supplies available for purchase at the store onsite and fishing spots in every direction. If you go fishing at the nearby lake Granby you may be able to catch trout and kokanee salmon. And then come home and relax after a day well spent.


  • Sebastian Inlet State Park, Indian River County, Florida.The best destination for saltwater fishing. You have access to both the Atlantic river ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. The park offers easy access with fishing docks, boat ramps, and a shop selling bait and tackle. If you get tired of fishing you can also go water skiing, surfing, and swimming. The campground offers 50 sites for RVs and tent campers.


  • Lake Waramaug State Park, New Preston, Connecticut. The star attraction of this state park is 650-acre freshwater lake. Swimming, boating, and water sports are popular activities but anglers come for the white catfish, rock bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish and other species that reside at the lake. There are on site boat rentals and 8 miles of shoreline.


  • Hideaway RV Resort, Myrtle, South Carolina. 5790 Dick Pond Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. (843) 444-2119. Located in a tranquil wooded setting outside of Myrtle Beach. Eight piers accommodate eager anglers to help catch bluefish, mackerel, red drum, and more. You can drop a line a short walk away from your RV camping spot or rent a boat.

  • Apple Island Resort, South Hero Vermont. 71 US Rte 2 South Hero, VT 05486
    (802) 372-3800. Lake Chamberlain encompasses 514 square foot miles of water that teems with bass and trout. There is an option for boat rentals and fishing charters in town to explore some of the lake’s best spots. When you aren’t fishing there’s kayaking and a swimming pool alongside a driving range.


  • Lake Scott State Park, Scott County, Kansas. A 115 -acre lake between steep canyons is a must-see fishing destination in Kansas. The park has many bays and coves and variety of species including bluegill, catfish, and saugeye. There are cabins, primitive camping sites, and RV sites with full hookups.




  • Jordanelle State Park, Wasatch County, Utah. The park is comprised of three areas including Hailstone, Rock Cliff, and Ross Creek. Hailstone offers boat launch ramps while Rock cliff offers less traffic and a more remote experience. Largemouth bass, small mouth bass and rainbow trout are common catches. There are 224 campsites ranging from standard hookups, primitive, and cabins.



  • Alum Creek State Park, Lewis Center, Ohio. A prime fishing destination in Ohio. This lake is stocked annually with bass and catfish. The 3,387-acre reservoir is also home to an inland beach so it is also a perfect location for sunbathing, swimming and boating.


Know before you go 


A fishing license is required for any person attempting to take fish from any public body of water. You need to have a valid fishing license for the state in which you are fishing in or the immediate vicinity. When buying a fishing license, each state has a special price for their residents and a different price for non-residents. You will need to provide your social security number and show your state issued ID or another acceptable form of identification such as a passport, green card, military ID or foreign ID when purchasing a fishing license. Children younger than the state specified minimum age for a fishing license do not need to buy one but may be required to buy additional permits or validations.


Once you have your license familiarize yourself with state and local laws regarding the type of bait, gear, and the daily bag limits for specific species.


Don’t forget to call ahead or make reservations online before you visit and check for any closures or limitations set in place. We hope this post inspired you to visit a new fishing hole. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest for more RV education and Inspiration.