Whether an amateur or aficionado, the beauty and tranquility of fly fishing is hard to resist. There is something calming about the snap of the wrist and graceful uncoiling of the tip line. Come alone or drag the whole family to these 8 amazing spots across the United States:

East Coast

1.Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Find beautiful striped bass along the island’s 125 miles of shore. Saltwater fly fishers swear by this destination and the local ambience is not too hard to take either.

2. Delaware River, NY
Rainbow trout abound in the section that runs through the famed Catskills. Bring your biggest net for the catch of a lifetime.

Out West

3. Henry’s Fork, ID
Referred to as America’s greatest trout stream, the scenery is as beautiful as the fish. You will need to wait until opening day in June to enjoy.

4.North Umpqua River, OR
If it’s steelhead you want, Oregon is where you need to be. Not for the faint of heart, you will need stamina to hook one of these feisty fish.

The Heartland

5.Muskegon River, MI
Die hards will tell you that this is a 4 season river, with an abundance of steelhead, trout and salmon. The Great Lakes and surrounding rivers never disappoint.

6.White River, AR
Arguably the most popular trout river in the Midwest. Cast for smallmouth and trout (brown, cutthroat, rainbow, and brook).

The South

7. Keys, FL
Clear, blue waters provide for a unique fly fishing experience in this southern destination. With amazing bonefish and tarpon plentiful, you are sure to come away with a story or two to tell at the local watering hole.

8. Shenandoah River, VA
Just a stone’s throw from the White House, you can find smallmouth and trout here in a variety of sizes. The fall provides for a beautiful backdrop for your trip.