My wife and I are looking to go on a different type (for us) summer vacation this year. We are looking to rent a cabin in the woods somewhere. We agree on that. I’d like to be able to fish different types of waters while we are there (ponds, streams, rivers, etc.). She would probably fish one of the days, then want other activities to keep her busy the rest of the time (horseback riding, hiking, biking, etc.). We live in Delaware and would want to stay in the region (Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, etc.). Also, she is a teacher, so we are somewhat limited in when we could go (late June, July, early August). Not the best coldwater fishing times, but I do enjoy catching trout. Does anyone have any good suggestions on where we should look to go? Or has anyone taken a vacation like this and has some feedback? Thanks in advance.
:shock: You mean, someone is thinking of a different venue than the Michigan Fish-In???
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Chico Hot Springs, Prey, Montana
check out confluence ,PA on web
rivers,lakes, miles of bike path
Nemacolin resort nearby,riding.
visit Frank Loyd Wright “Falling Waters”
you will be fishing tail waters of the dam,50 to 60 degrees year round,waders!
raft 9 miles to Ohiopyle.
i bought a place in town , thats how much i like it.
but do not tell everybody!
not near their region but i have been there and it is great
Every thing you mentioned is available in the area of this resort:
http://www.happyacresresort.net/picturegallery.html
It won’t cost you an arm and a leg either. If you go there be certain to check out the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
Maine is good that time of year, and there are a lot of cabins to choose from.
Although I’m not very fond of tourist I have to say that Fishing in Maine is spectacular in the summer. Come, visit, catch some very large brookies, go home and keep it a secret. 
Try "Baxter State Park " in Maine.
Maine’s not too far from you.Nice lake, lots of critters to see, not horribly crowded.
A little nearer? Try New Hampshire. Lots of little lakes and steams .
Ultra picturesque, lots of trees, tourist traps,etc,etc.
It’ll make a nice drive off of “your” beaten path.
Step out of your comfort zone and you’ll probably be thrilled with the outcome.
Have a great vacation.
p.s was’nt paying attention what the other folks were saying in the other replies. Seems to me that Me. has an advantage over the other spots. Oh, lots of variety for fish.
pps.to mosca … sorry , the secret has been out for about 100 years 
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Some guys I work with travel down to Baxter State Park every year for some float tube fishing, they love it. Since you are that far up the Interstate, you could always head to Canada for some Atlantic Salmon fishing, the summer is good here for that.
Dwight
GRP -
This is a little further than what you stated, not much - just a little, but is a “MUST CONSIDER” for the activities you have listed.
Look closely at The Great Smokey Mtn National Park in Tenn near Townsend, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. You could drive the Blue Ridge Mtn Parkway getting there, which is very scenic, and it dumps you close to the National park.
Cades Cove has horse back riding, hiking, biking, and deer all over the place, and you might spot a bear as well. Take a short drive to the top of the mountains and hike to the top of Clingmans Dome, which is highest point in Tenn. 6643? above sea level but the road goes almost to the top. There are trout streams all over the place. Stop at Little River Outfitters in Townsend for all the information you need about trout fishing in that area.
One drawback is you?ll be there when a lot of other folks are as well, but still well worth the effort.
The web has more information than you will care to go over about all the things to do in that area. Also check out Cherokee NC for some great fishing on the Indian Reservation, no license needed but there is a day fee, and a easy day trip (fishing and all) if you?re staying in one of the back woods cabins in or around the Smokey Mtns.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge has all the touristy things to do, Outlets stores, fine dining, Dollywood, amusements parks etc., but a 15 minute drive and you?re in wilderness and your backwoods cabin. Townsend just over the hill from all that stuff and leans towards nice places to stay, motels, cabins, etc., more than the tourist type stuff.
Gee, I should work for the National Park PR department.
Good luck where ever you end up going.