Robin, there is so much good fishing in that area that I can't even begin to mention it all here. For starters, you could hit Roaring River State Park for some catch and release trout fishing from Fri-Mon each weekend and from there you could take a trip to Taneycomo for fishing of a different sort provided the water isn't running. For a beginner, Roaring River, #16 gray scuds, #20 zebras and a Thingamabobber would be great fun and they could catch everything they wanted to, including some up to ten pounds or more.