FISHING Hot Spots
some of the best fishing
around, because of the
abundance of life within them.
The underwater ecosystems thrive off of life and variety,
so the more movement there is, the more game fish will
be attracted to the area.
The source of food for the fish provides the ultimate hot
spot for fishing. Take a boat ride along the coast and visit
some of the iconic points, such as Palawan Shipwreck
just north of Huntington Beach, and the John Butler
Shipwreck, off of San Clemente Island.
Freshwater fishing is popular in California as well, in
lakes such as Lake Shasta and Lake Berryessa. Lake
Shasta, in Redding, California, is one of the most popular lakes in the state. Here, you’ll have nearly a 100%
success rate when fishing for king salmon, brown trout,
rainbow trout, and bass. A plethora of different fish call
Lake Berryessa home, including catfish, salmon, brown
trout and rainbow trout, bass and bluegills.
Michigan
The Great Lakes have provided some of the best fishing areas
for many years, and people travel from all over the country
to sink a line into the famous waters. In recent years, it has
become an even more popular destination, and many anglers
seek to catch something worthwhile here.
The five great lakes are Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake
Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior. Lake Huron has an
abundance of whitefish and walleyes, as well as trout and
pink salmon. The best times to fish here are between May and
October, but the large variety of fish will consistently show up
throughout the year.
Lake Ontario, the smallest of the Great Lakes, is the only lake
of the great five that does not share a shoreline with Michigan. However, when traveling to the Great Lakes area, it is
hard not to stop at Lake Ontario for the amazing salmon fishing that has recently boosted in numbers and general size.
Lake Michigan is the only lake of the great five that is entirely within the United States borders. The others border F