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Did you ever want to know where is the best location to catch the trophy fish of your dreams? Here is our list of the top 10 locations across the United States for you to catch the most amazing fish! #HappyFishing

Largemouth Bass-Castaic Lake, California- Castaic Lake wins out for largemouth bass fishing areas just because of the sheer size of largies that have been caught in this location. No other lake can boast the amount of 20-pound+ fish that have been recorded like in Castaic. Catching a bass that large is a rare feat, but anything in the 12-15 pound range is not.

Tarpon-Boca Grande, Florida-

Tarpon are one of the most exciting game fish out there, and nowhere can you catch as many big species as you can at Boca Grande, Florida. They can reach weights over 230 pounds, and you’’ll feel every ounce of that. Boca Grande embraces its tarpon fishing tradition.

Sheefish-Selawik Valley, Alaska-The “tarpon of the north,” these similar looking species grow to weights of 60 pounds in northwest Alaska. Getting to the big sheefish of the Selawik Valley requires you to fly in to this location. These gorgeous fish can be caught almost all year-round, though summer offers the best results. The coldwater fish can be taken with spoons or even with a fly when they come to the surface.

Red Drum-Pamlico Sound, North Carolina- Catching red drums in the 30-60 pound range is pretty common, and there’s also a chance to catch a channel bass over 80 pounds. Be aware that red drums are primarily a catch-and-release type of fish across the North Carolina coast due to strict regulations.

Muskie-Lake St. Clair, Michigan- Nestled in between Lake Erie and Lake Huron along the Michigan-Ontario border, Lake St. Clair boasts a tremendous fishery for many species in addition to muskie, despite having an average depth of only 11 feet. With all the species available, muskies get overlooked.

Mako Shark-Massachusetts Bay- Some of the best shark fishing in North America comes straight out of Boston. Massachusetts Bay contains several species of quality shark to catch, but mako is the prime target here. Catching a mako shark over 1000 pounds is super possible in the Massachusetts Bay. But be careful when fishing for makos, however, as they have been known to turn and attack anglers. 

Walleye-Lake of the Woods, Minnesota-Another lake that borders with Canada, Lake of the Woods sits on the very northern tip of Minnesota. Trophy walleye is commonplace on this lake However, if you’re looking for the ultimate Lake of the Woods experience, the best time to go is during the winter time. When the ice sets in, the most comfortable ice shanties you could find are sprinkled along the shoreline, and there are dozens of quality resorts to stay in as well.

Golden Rainbow Trout-Mahoning Creek, Pennsylvania- For anglers who enjoy river and fly fishing, there are few targets as elusive and colorful as the golden rainbow trout, found exclusively in a select few locations in the eastern United States. The best water system for golden rainbows is Mahoning Creek, Pennsylvania, where the biggest ones can be found. These golden rainbow trout can grow to weigh over 13 pounds. 

Striped Bass-Chesapeake Bay, Maryland-Chesapeake Bay is as good a fishery as you can find in the United States, especially for its striped bass. Spring and late summer-early fall are the best seasons for fishing as that’s when fish move through the area.

White Sturgeon-Sacramento River- The biggest freshwater fish in all of North America can be found along the Sacramento River and into the San Francisco Bay Area. It is known to reach weights over 1500 pounds and lengths of over 20 feet. White sturgeon are governed under strict guidelines in California, so be sure to follow all regulations when tackling a monster fish this size and magnitude.

If you just begin to talk about the Bahamas, people usually think of the tan lines, tiki bars and endless buffets. But what lies beyond the breakers is what makes Grand Bahama an anglers dream fishing spot.

Paddle just a couple of miles from the shore and the bottom can drop 1000 feet. Deep ocean currents carry nutrients where marlin, dolphin, tuna, wahoo and king mackerel wait.

Live slow trolling baits or diving plugs is deadly on the surface-feeding tuna, marlin, dolphin and wahoo fish. But just drop a vertical jig onto any of the reefs or sea mounts to hook up with a snapper or grouper.

Do you want to take a break from the open ocean? Then head through a series of man-made canals to the sand flats on the lea side of the island. The Grand Bahamas is a world class sight fishing destination for trophy fish. Grab a fly rod or light spinner and stalk your prey in crystal clear shallows.

There are also plenty of options for food and lodging here on the island. Fresh fish is worth it’s weight in gold, so just use your catch to get yourself any goods and services you might need.

WHAT YOU CAN CATCH

Mahi mahi, Atlantic sailfish, blackfin tuna, kingfish, wahoo, grouper, snapper and marlin.

BEST SEASON TO GO

Grand Bahama offers a year-round offshore fishery with a very mild and stable climate.

GET ALL RIGGED UP

Live bait is the easy ticket for catching just about any species in the gin clear waters off Freeport. Goggle eyes, pilchards and blue runners are all good choices. Leader choice depends on the target species. For toothy predators, like kingfish and wahoo, use 50-80 pound single-strand wire. For sure sighted hunters like tuna and mahi mahi, stick with a fluorocarbon leader between 30-60 pound test.

KAYAKING THROUGH THE BAHAMAS

The seas here may be nasty when the wind blows from the southeast, so bring a stable kayak that can handle the moderate surf. A pedal drive will cover the waters faster and more efficiently, especially for trolling. Also invest in a high-quality depth finder and GPS combination that will keep the boat on the reef and on the fish.

Kayaks are Stealthy: No matter how you slice it, a kayak is quieter and less noticeable to fish than any boat – even poling skiffs! Not having a trolling motor makes you kayak quieter. Even the pressure of the bow of your boat creating a small ripple will give fish in shallow water a serious case of lockjaw. A kayak can slip into any size pond and the fish won’t even know you’re there! To make your kayak even more stealthy, adhere stealth rubber to every spot on your boat that you lay paddles, Plano boxes and rods.

When fishing from a motor boat, most of your casts are perpendicular to the bank and your lure swims from shallow water to deep. With a kayak you can gain a major advantage by placing your kayak right on the marsh grass. Then you can cast up the grass line and retrieve along the grass. This keeps your lure in the “red zone” for much more time than the typical boat cast. Also throw out into open water and retrieve back to your kayak that’s placed on the shoreline. This swims the lure from deep to shallow which is the instinctual way that bait fish typically avoid hungry predators. Turning the tables on casting angles makes a huge difference in catch rate.

Kayaks are comfortable: Today’s modern fishing kayaks have comfortable seats that make you feel like you’re fishing out of an easy chair all day long. Catching fish is more fun in a kayak: Hook into a 24 inch Redfish with a kayak underneath you, and you’re off on the “Cajun Sleigh Ride”. Hook the same Redfish in a motorboat and you horse the fish into the boat in less than a minute. Fish just feel bigger when you are catching them out of a kayak. The fish may completely circle your boat during their initial runs – giving you that adrenaline filled out of control feeling that make fishing so much fun. That “man vs. nature” feeling is so apparent when you have a big fish throwing mud and water up on you and over you as you struggle to gain the upper hand.

Kayaks allow you to fish where other boats cannot get: I have spent countless days fishing in the marsh in my kayak where I don’t see another single boat, kayak or other craft. Louisiana has so much marsh to fish that’s basically inaccessible to motorized fishing craft. John Williams Kayak Fishing Guide Pack & PaddleNot only is it accessible, but your craft is perfect for fishing these waters once you get in there

Kayak fishermen are social: Once you have a kayak – you’re in the club. There’s a kindred spirit among the people that forego the common path and take up kayak fishing. You’ll find that you are much more approachable by not only kayak fishermen – but also all the folks in motorized craft as well. If you’re into clubs and tournaments, you’ll find a plethora of opportunities to join other kayak fishermen for club trips and tournaments year round.

Kayak fishing is downright cheap: Take away fuel, insurance, storage, launch fees not to mention the upfront cost of purchasing a motor boat and you can see that kayak fishing is a great way to have more fun fishing at a much lower cost. You may not want to sell that motor boat quite yet though. Consider keeping the boat and using it as a “mothership” to carry you and your kayak to areas you can’t paddle to from the launch. Truly the best of both worlds! The bottom line is that coastal Louisiana is the perfect playground for kayak fishing. I often tell people “If you want to ski powder snow, go to Colorado – but if you want to catch big saltwater fish out of a kayak – come to Louisiana”. We have a treasure trove of opportunity that is absolutely phenomenal for kayak fishermen. I look forward to seeing you on the water!

Experienced kayakers will tell you that Useful is not the best-known kayak manufacturer out there, but this doesn’t mean that their best seller model is not worth a try. On the contrary, the Useful UH-TK181 12.5 foot Sit On Top Tandem Fishing Kayak comes with some excellent features and great design.

One of the first things that you will notice about this kayak is the color or mixture or colors to be more precise. The Useful UH-TK181 12.5 foot Sit On Top Tandem Fishing Kayak has a distinctive camo design and even though this design and pattern is quite trendy these days, the manufacturers had another thing in mind when they decided to use this color. Namely, according to the designers at Useful, the camo design will help kayakers blend in any environment in the wild and keep the fish calm and relaxed. Obviously, using kayaks with bright colors will scare fish.

This specific model comes with excellent tracking and what is even more important it is very easy to maneuver it. Keep in mind that this is a tandem kayak which makes maneuverability more difficult per se, but the team behind Useful UH-TK181 12.5 foot Sit On Top Tandem Fishing Kayak have spent some time creating a unique design adding features that will ease handling this kayak. Even though when it comes to kayak fishing, most kayakers are focused on calm waters, they still have to move from one place to another from time to time. This is the reason why UH-TK181 kayak comes with a carefully balanced hull that provides maximum stability even when the water is not very calm. It is very easy to get carried away while you are fishing, but with this kayak, you can rest assured that the stability is at a high level and that your fishing activities won’t be interrupted.

The maximum capacity of Useful UH-TK181 12.5 foot Sit On Top Tandem Fishing Kayak is 450 pounds and two people. It is obvious that their intention was to create a kayak that will not just resist the weight of two adults, but a kayak that will have sufficient weight capacity to carry fishing and other equipment and to keep caught fish. There is significant cargo space that will satisfy the needs of experienced fishermen. While we are still focused on the cargo space, it is good to highlight the fact that there is a big rear compartment that comes with a bungee tie down system for extra safety and added space. Finally, there is extra storage located at the back of each seat. This is where kayakers can place some of their personal belongings.

Truth be told, the kayak is not lightweight. Namely, it weighs around 68 pounds. Surely, this is not a weight that can’t be handled by two adults, but it represents significant weight for long distances. However, the good news is that there are four carrying handles that make this task much easier.

This tandem fishing kayak is created for the long fishing expedition and this is the reason why the two seats found in it are so comfortable and ergonomic. But, that’s not all. For kayakers’ comfort, this kayak provides 2 high-quality bungee paddle rests, three mount rod holders that can be adjusted according to users’ needs and requirements, additional four mount rod holders (flush holders) and several foot rests. All these things are here to provide maximum comfort and exceptional safety. In addition, the package includes two high-quality lightweight paddles made of aluminum

Useful UH-TK181 12.5 foot Sit On Top Tandem Fishing Kayak is definitely one of the best tandem kayaks on the market today.

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