Fishing Near Me
Bobby Morosco
Whether hiking to a remote lake or heading out on marine waters, fishing opportunities abound in Washington. Be sure to review the rules and regulations and purchase the proper fishing license before you go.
Find out both where to fish and where to boat throughout the U.S. Use our interactive map to search for the best places to fish near you, local fishing spots, and the best places to boat. Learn more about species that can be caught in these bodies of water, places to buy fishing gear, fishing licenses, boat ramps, Best Times to Fish, and more. Didn't find what you were looking for? Use this form to ADD A POINT OF INTEREST to the map. Watch this short video on how to use the map.
You can help support and protect our aquatic natural resources by simply going fishing and boating. Buying a fishing license, respecting other anglers, practicing catch and release, being mindful of water conservation, keeping the environment around us clean and fishing responsibly are just some of the ways you can participate.
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Recent studies have shown that more than half of the anglers do not travel more than 30 minutes from their home. Here's a list of waters developed by DNR fisheries biologists to allow people to get outside, find a fishing spot and stay close to home. These waters are focused more on shore fishing opportunities.
The Trout Regulations & Opportunities User Tool (TROUT) was designed to help trout anglers find places to fish. The TROUT application includes trout fishing regulations, classified trout waters, public land and DNR fishing easements.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest [exit DNR] has more than 2,000 miles of stream with nearly 1,400 miles classified as trout waters, 607 lakes greater than ten acres in size and more than 400 spring ponds.
There are many great fishing spots that are open to the public across the state of Nebraska. Use this interactive map to find locations and plan your next outing. Information on water body size, fish species, regulations and more is also available for each map location.
Whether you want to catch trout, bass, bluegill, northern pike or catfish, a lake near you with fishing accommodations will likely include one or several of these fish species. Americans with Disabilities Act-approved fishing piers, trails, boat launch facilities and parking accommodations are included where appropriate in all recent and new aquatic habitat, angler access and sportfish restoration projects. Other lakes may have older handicap accommodations.
Lakes and ponds are a great place to start fishing. You can fish lakes and ponds from a shore or from a boat. You can fish in shallow or deep water, in open water, or near structure/cover. Depending on the lake or pond you are fishing, you can catch fish species like largemouth and smallmouth bass, pike, pickerel, walleye, perch, sunfish, rock bass, and trout.
When most anglers see a sunken tree, they get an urge to fish near it? Why? Because it's a great place to fish! The branches and trunk provide cover, and many insects live on the wood. Insects attract baitfish and baitfish attract game fish. Enough said!
A point extends out from the shoreline and slopes gradually down and into deeper water. It is a good place to fish. But a point with a quick drop-off or one that doesn't extend into deeper water isn't a good fishing place.
Each Fish and Game region has identified choice fishing spots close to home that are geared toward families and the likelihood of catching fish. These waters are easy to reach and accessible by anglers of all ages.
Families and individuals looking for a fun outdoor activity during the months of June and July 2023 are encouraged to check out the Idaho Fish and Game Take Me Fishing trailer events scheduled across the Magic Valley. No matter the age or experience level, everyone is invited to come down to any or all of these events.
When fishing at these trailer events no fishing license is required by participants who check-in at the trailer.
Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region will be sponsoring a Free Fishing Day event on June 10, at Riley Pond in Hagerman. Riley Pond is located on the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area near the Hagerman State Fish Hatchery.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Fish and Game staff and volunteers stationed at Riley Pond with their Take Me Fishing trailer.
Free Fishing Day on June 10 is an Idaho tradition that includes Fish and Game employees and volunteers bringing fishing gear to various fishing spots and loaning rods, reels and tackle and helping people learn to fish. The day offers novice anglers a great opportunity to experience some of the wonderful fishing opportunities Idaho has to offer and learn a fun and inexpensive sport that all ages can enjoy.
From the fresh air to the excitement of feeling a tug on your line, fishing provides the perfect excuse to spend together-time outdoors. Plus, introducing young children to the sport, which may seem daunting for some, is actually easy with a little planning.
The Forest Preserves works with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to provide quality hook-and-line fishing. All state laws and regulations apply to Forest Preserves waters, with some additional restrictions:
A valid Illinois Fishing License is required, except for individuals under 16 years of age or people with a disability. In addition, anyone required to have a valid State fishing license must have a valid Illinois Inland Trout Stamp when fishing for trout within on designated trout lakes.
Special Forest Preserves regulations regarding size, creel limit and/or closings may be imposed on designated waterbodies. These special regulations are used to help manage waterbodies and improve fish populations and will be posted at the impacted waterbodies. We ask the fishing public to respect and obey these additional regulations.
This 37-acre body of water with a depth of 18.5 feet has an island in the middle of it. The island is a wildlife area and access is prohibited. Features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Designated ice fishing lake.
This 27-acre body of water has a depth of 27.8 feet; however, because it is connected to the Des Plaines River by a spillway, water level can fluctuate dramatically during flood events. Features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Designated ice fishing lake.
Bode Lake North is a six-acre lake with a maximum debt of 13.4 feet at the north end; the larger and deeper Bode Lake South is 10 acres with a depth of 20.7 feet. Ice fishing is permitted on the south lake; however, due to inflow from Poplar Creek no ice fishing is permitted on the north lake.
At 457 acres, Busse Reservoir is one of the largest fishing and boating waters in Cook County. Six fishing walls are available at portions of the over 20 miles of shoreline, including three accessible fishing areas. Boat rentals, bait and other fishing supplies are available at the Boating Center. Ice fishing is allowed everywhere except the North Pool (north of Higgins Rd).
*Boat rentals, bait and other fishing supplies available. Features two trailered boat launches for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. It also features an accessible canoe landing for canoes and kayaks.
Constructed in the 1920s, this 60-acre lake drops down to 20.4 feet in the northwest corner. A fishing pier is located on the east side of the lake, and four bump-outs are located in the southwest corner. Boat rentals, bait and other fishing supplies are available at the Boating Center. Private boats prohibited. Designated ice fishing lake.
This large, 377-acre lake is only 6.3 feet deep at the west end and features a barrier free fishing wall at the east end. Features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Designated ice fishing lake. Canoe & kayak rental available.
Tampier Lake has 131 acres of fishable water, with a maximum depth of 9.4 feet. Watercraft are not permitted north of 131st St. and fishing is prohibited north of the power lines. Features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Boat rentals, bait and other fishing supplies are available at the Boating Center. Designated ice fishing lake.
This 18-acre site includes Turtlehead Lake, Turtlehead Pond and West Pond. Turtlehead Lake is the deepest at 14.6 feet, Turtlehead Pond is 11.5 feet deep and West Pond is 4.3 feet deep. Designated ice fishing lake.
Accessible fishing areas include accessible parking, a paved path to the shoreline, a hard surface along the shoreline, and railings along portions, or all, of the hard-surfaced shoreline. Some areas have access to accessible bathrooms for all or part of the year.
Many local waters are stocked or hatchery supported, and NC Wildlife management signs are easy to locate waterside. Please be aware that the majority of places you fish around the area require a fishing license. If you need a license, you can get one online by visiting ncwildlife.org. Those exempt of requiring a licenses are those who are under age 16 or those who are fishing on their own private property.
Price Lake- Address: Milepost 297, Blue Ridge Parkway
Price Lake is part of the 42,000 acre Julian Price Park. Price Lake is a 47 acre, man-made lake that is stocked once a month with trout. There is also 2.3 mile hiking trail that surrounds the lake, providing multiple fishing spots. The loop is varied, with some paved portions, some gravel, and some narrow dirt. The first 0.7 mile of this trail is level and wheelchair accessible to fishing spots on the lake and Boone Fork Creek. The canoe and boat rental office open May-October, also sells bait and rents fishing tackle. Note that fishing is not permitted from the lake dam or from the footbridge in the Price Lake picnic area.