Archives: Lower 48 Travel

A float through the steep walled Gunnison Gorge is recognized as one of the top fly fishing trips in the lower 48. This National Conservation Area lies just downstream of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and features spectacular scenery, interesting geology, sightings of varied wildlife, and most importantly, excellent fly fishing for (more…)

Missoula River Lodge is a wonderful fishing lodge in Missoula Montana that specializes in dry fly fishing on the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, Rock Creek, and Blackfoot Rivers in Western Montana. On the water, they want to share the excitement of convincing a wild trout to rise to your fly. Off the water their award winning (more…)

The Darwin Ranch is located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, surrounded by lakes, mountains, rivers and wilderness in all directions. This secluded high-altitude destination, located a few hours’ drive from Jackson International Airport in Western Wyoming, is one of the few surviving homestead inholdings in US Forest service land that has not been subdivided. The (more…)

On DeMark Lodge is located near the Missouri River in Central Montana. This is a family-run operation with a lot of heart, attention to detail, and commitment to taking care of folks. You are in excellent hands with your hosts, Craig and Becky DeMark! Craig is your outfitter and guide on the river, and he (more…)

The Klickitat River is a tributary of the Columbia River, in south-central Washington and It drains a rugged plateau area on the eastern side of the Cascade Range northeast of Portland. The river flows for over 90+ miles from its origin on the slopes of Mt Adams to its confluence with the Columbia river at (more…)

Bay Flats Lodge was started in 1998 by founders Chris and Deb Martin, with the purchase of a trailer house in Seadrift, Texas, overlooking San Antonio Bay. It was originally also used as a weekend home inspired by the fond memories Chris had as a child while visiting family in Victoria and fishing out on (more…)

Montana Fly Fishing Lodge, Quaking Aspen Ranch in nestled at the base of the Beartooth Mountains, right next to East Rosebud Creek, just south of the little town of Absarokee, Montana. The Lodge is located in southcentral Montana, a seldom talked about or heavily fished area of Big Sky Country. These unpressured waters offer fly (more…)

Black Bear Lodge located right on the banks of the Upper Columbia River in Northeast Washington. Staying at the Lodge offers guests an opportunity to fish this unique and seclude fishery and a chance to get into some really big rainbows. These bows average 18-20” and are typically 2-3 pounds, and there is always a (more…)

Bahia Honda Sporting Club is the only all-inclusive fly fishing lodge in the lower Florida Keys. That’s hard to believe, but true. Finally, there is an easy way for anglers to fish together in the Keys without having to juggle guide schedules, rent a car at the airport, find an appropriate hotel, test out a (more…)

The Olympic Peninsula is home to big rivers, giant trees and enormous Steelhead that can weigh in excess of 30 pounds! This is the last, best stronghold of these powerful anadromous fish in the lower 48 states. The Olympic Peninsula is hallowed water, written about in books and magazines for decades and most serious steelheaders (more…)