Fishing
Rivers, lakes, coasts and countries with a real angling tradition.
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What to pack
- A local fishing licence - Most countries require one; check the rules and buy it before you cast.
- Travel rod + reel - A packable multi-piece rod fits in a case and covers most holiday fishing. Find on Amazon →
- A small tackle selection - Hooks, weights, line and a few lures or flies suited to local waters. Find on Amazon →
- Polarised sunglasses - Cut surface glare so you can read the water and spot fish. Find on Amazon →
- Waterproof boots or waders - For shorelines, riverbanks and wading cold northern rivers. Find on Amazon →
- Pliers, line clippers, a net - The small tools that make handling and releasing fish easy. Find on Amazon →
- Know the local rules - Seasons, size limits and catch-and-release customs vary - respect them.
Some links on this page are Amazon affiliate links - if you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only list the kind of gear we would pack ourselves. Check the season and the official source for each place before you go.
🖨️ Printable checklist →Where this comes in handy 841 places
old town
Cidade Velha
old town
Kinshasa
trail
Käsmu
national park
Lahemaa National Park
lake
Lake Peipus
trail
Viru Bog Trail
aquarium
Oceanopolis
old town
Akko Old City
viewpoint
Cinque Terre
island
The Borromean Islands
bridge
Kintaikyo Bridge
trail
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails
gallery
Naoshima Art Island
beach
Cape Maclear
old town
Grand'Riviere
old town
Anse La Raye
old town
Île aux Marins
fortress
Fort Amsterdam
lake
La Albufera
food street
San Sebastian's Pintxo Streets
old town
Aneho
old town
Blue Hills
national park
North York Moors National Park
dish
The Cornish Pasty
beach
Cape Cod
viewpoint
Katmai and Brooks Falls
island
The Apostle Islands
lighthouse
Cape Boujdour
island
The Åland Archipelago
monument
The Eckero Post and Customs House
viewpoint
The Geta Mountains
viewpoint
Pago Pago Harbor
tradition
Anguilla Boat Racing
dish
Anguillian Cuisine
archaeological site
Big Spring Cave
town
Aluminé
nature reserve
Cabo Dos Bahías
reservoir
Cabra Corral Reservoir
reservoir
Cabra Corral Reservoir
town
Chascomús
valley village
Cholila
city
Concordia
city
Corrientes
reservoir
El Cadillal
town
Esquel
town
Federación
town
Goya
town
Junín de los Andes
lake
Lago Huechulafquen
national park
Lago Puelo National Park
national park
Los Alerces National Park
coastal lagoon
Mar Chiquita Albufera
city
Mar del Plata
resort town
Necochea
village
Paso de la Patria
beach town
Playa Unión
town
San Martín de los Andes
spa town
Termas de Río Hondo
town and lake
Tolhuin and Lago Fagnano
town
Victoria
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