If you had five days to camp and fish is the U.S., where would you go, when and why?
Is there a budget?
I’d go to either the Michigan Fish-In or the Idaho Fish-In.
I’ve never been to the Michigan one So if I had a choice that’s the one I’d go to.
However the campsite at Lowell Idaho is hard to beat for the sheer Beauty of the place.
I would go to (and am going to for the fifth or sixth time this fall) the Idaho fish-in. Good people, good location, great fishing.
That is a tough question!! The Idaho fishin is on the list, Southpass and Fiddler lake, Little Half Moon lake, and the list goes on.
OH!!, can’t forget Granite Hot Springs where you can soak in the hot pool, fish Granite creek, even though the fish arn’t big, hike, and just lay around.
Wyoming, great fishin, few folks and great scenery, but away from Jackson.
Idaho Fish-In. Without question.
But I’ve never been to the Michigan Fish-In.
Wait, wait, maybe the Adirondacks with a guide.
Nope, Idaho Fish-In is the winner.
Fall River in central Oregon. Spring, summer or fall. One of the most beautiful rivers I have ever fished. And it is just a short drive to several high lakes and the head waters of the Deschutes.
Rocky
Michigan fish in, to meet some friends face to face Great people, great water.
Eric
San Juan River, preferably in September
Why? Great fish and I finally figured out how to catch the darn things. ( I think) lol
Western Montana would be my pick for a five day camp / fishing trip. If you hit the smaller rivers and streams. It is almost like, “Where do I start”?
The Blackfoot River and all of the tributaries that flow into it.
The upper Clark Fork River above Missoula to Deer Lodge.
The Clark Fork River, (big water) from Forest Grove down to 14 mile bridge.
Rock Creek, either near Clinton or the upper area near Phillipsburg.
The Bitterroot River south of Missoula.
The Missouri River from Holter Dam down to Cascade.
The Flathead River north of St. Regis.
The St. Regis River.
The whole area surrounding Missoula, within 125 miles or so, is filled with spectacular fishing, hundreds of camping grounds and lots of water.
Larry —sagefisher—
I read this and didn’t find anyone listing our PA Fish-IN ???
Boy, are you missing the time of your life!!! We’re heading to our 5th year and we have a ball! Where else can you have 20 something people get together and eat, fish and just enjoy the scenery of the north central region of PA. You have at your fingertips several very good streams within 30 miles of your location,depending on where you camp. The Rails to Trails system follows the Big Pine creek for 50 + miles. Along the way, you can find campsites to stay, all with your bike,conoe or walk. Several camping locations,bike and canoe rental if you want.
The streams in the close proximity are, Big Pine, little pine, Young womans creek, Kettle creek, little kettle and how many other feeder streams that can supply you with wild brookies and no people!!!
We have terrific hatches of March Browns, blue winged olives, Hendricksons,light sulphers and of course, the great green drake hatch on the Pine!!
The best month is May–as the stream comes alive with all different hatches–and fish!!!
We have our Fish-In starting the day after Memorial Day, this year it’s the first of June,as Memorial day is falling on May 31. We hit the Green Drake hatch right in full swing. Don’t like the Green drake??? The sulphers are out as well as the BWO and cahills.
Want to join us??? Sure if you’re into camping, just call or make reservations to the campgrounds and they will set you up. Just about all of us stay at Happyacres resort, right off the little pine creek.
Don’t know the area??? Just stop in with us aand we’ll set you up with a great location. Going to go another time??? Stop in at any local fly shop and speak with the owners and they’ll set you straight with whats hitting, biting, and swimming.
Just ask me where I spend my spring???
Big D
BAM! I already live here. Sorry, but I’m a bit spoiled to live where I do. 40 minutes to my favorite spring creek, 15 minutes to many of my favorite spots on the South Fork of the Snake River, ID. 30 to 45 minutes to most stretches of the Henry’s Fork, and an hour to Henry’s Lake. Yellowstone Park and it’s famed waters a bit further, but not much. An hour and a half to the Salmon River, Silver Creek or the Big Lost River. Now my wish would be to have enough gas money, snacks and time off work to spend the full five days doing nothing but fishing!
Kelly.