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Destination | Iceland
When most anglers pack away their rods for winter, a different tribe steps forward. They are drawn not to tropical flats or calm lakes, but to the cold, fast rivers of Slovenia. Their mission is simple, but far from easy: to connect with the Huchen (Hucho hucho). Read Article
Destination | Iceland
Iceland has become one of the most coveted fly fishing destinations in the world, and for good reason. This island nation in the North Atlantic combines wild, glacial rivers with extraordinary scenery and a unique variety of species that can all be pursued with a fly rod. Read Article
Destination | Dubai
When most people picture Dubai, they imagine a skyline of glass towers shimmering above the desert, seven-star hotels rising out of man-made islands, and a city that seems to reinvent luxury at every turn. Read Article
Destination | Gabon
Gabon is a bucket list destination on Africa’s west coast that remains astonishingly wild. With 13 national parks protecting over 10% of its territory, this country boasts some of the highest wildlife concentrations on the continent. Read Article
Destination | New Zealand
New Zealand has long been celebrated as an angler’s eldorado thanks to its vast, crystal-clear rivers, pristine lakes and prolific wild trout. The country’s freshwater fishery combines exceptional water clarity with massive wild brown and rainbow trout. Read Article
Destination | Worldwide
Ranking the top 10 fishing lodges in the world is no easy task. With so many extraordinary destinations scattered across the globe, each offering its own magic, species, and setting, narrowing it down is nearly impossible. Read Article
Destination | South America
Choosing where to fish for golden dorado is as exciting as the pursuit itself. Each river has its own personality, from the clear freestone streams of Bolivia to the vast, structure-rich channels of Argentina’s Paraná. Some lodges promise refined luxury and easy access, while others offer remote wilderness and raw adventure. Read Article
Destination | Trinidad
Hugging Venezuela’s coast, this island is swept by powerful currents from the Orinoco River, creating fertile feeding grounds that attract everything from towering silver tarpon to bluewater predators like wahoo, sailfish, and yellowfin tuna. Read Article
Destination | Belize
Belize has earned a reputation as one of the Caribbean’s most spectacular sportfishing destinations. With its miles of gin-clear flats, vibrant coral reefs, and deep blue offshore waters, this tiny country punches far above its weight in variety and thrill. Read Article
Destination | Cuba
Cuba is one of the last truly unspoiled saltwater fishing destinations in the Caribbean. Protected marine ecosystems, minimal commercial development, and carefully managed fisheries have preserved its remarkable flats and backcountry lagoons. Read Article
Destination | Amazon
There’s nothing quite like the explosive topwater hit of a peacock bass in the Amazon. If you’ve ever fished for them, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, you’re in for one hell of a ride. Read Article
Destination | South Africa
Every year, something extraordinary unfolds along the southeastern coast of South Africa. Between May and July, the ocean comes alive with one of the most dramatic marine migrations on the planet: the sardine run. Read Article
Destination | Costa Rica
There are few places on Earth that can offer the kind of fishing variety and natural beauty that Costa Rica delivers. Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, this small Central American country has carved out a massive reputation in the world of sportfishing. Read Article
Destination | Canada
There’s something uniquely satisfying about leaving roads behind and stepping off a floatplane into the heart of the Canadian wilderness. For anglers, fly-in fishing trips offer a kind of experience that’s getting harder to find – remote waters, minimal pressure, and fish that haven’t seen a lure in weeks, maybe months. Read Article
Destination | Baja
There’s something about the Baja Peninsula that gets under your skin if you’re a traveling angler. Maybe it’s the way the desert meets the sea, or the warm, early morning sunrises that spill over the Sea of Cortez like molten gold. Read Article
Destination | Zambia
Tucked away in a remote corner of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, Amanzi Zambezi Lodge is the kind of place that doesn’t just check the boxes for a wilderness adventure — it redefines what a fishing and safari trip can be. Read Article
Destination | Canada
Ontario is a freshwater fishing powerhouse. The sheer scale of water is almost hard to grasp until you’re in it. Over 250,000 lakes, tens of thousands of rivers and streams, and a native fish population that covers nearly every species an angler could ask for. Read Article
Destination | Spain
A serious summer option for European travellers. The Ebro River is the longest in Spain and has long attracted anglers targeting massive wels catfish. But for saltwater anglers, the lower river and surrounding Mediterranean coastline offer something very different. Read Article
Destination | Uganda
Tucked within the roaring embrace of the mighty River Nile in eastern Uganda lies Lemala Wildwaters Lodge—a rare sanctuary of luxury and wilderness suspended on granite boulders and surrounded by thundering rapids. Read Article
Destination | Greenland
Greenland, the world’s largest island, offers unparalleled fishing experiences set against a backdrop of breathtaking Arctic landscapes. In 2025, this remote destination has become increasingly accessible, inviting anglers to explore its pristine waters teeming with healthy fish populations. Read Article
Destination | Mexico
Fishing in Baja is an experience unlike any other, with its variety of species and the natural beauty of its surroundings. Whether you are fishing from the coast or setting out into the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean or the Sea of Cortez, you will find yourself surrounded by stunning cliffs, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife. Read Article
Destination | Chile
Perched 400 miles off Chile’s Pacific coast, Robinson Crusoe Island is the jewel of the Juan Fernández Archipelago and one of the most unique sportfishing destinations anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. Read Article
Bucket List Species
There are fish you catch, and then there are fish you chase. Steelhead belong to the second category. They’re not a numbers game, they’re not about quick success — they’re about devotion. Read Article
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For many fly anglers, the brown trout is the ultimate freshwater quarry. Known scientifically as Salmo trutta, this species exists in two distinct life strategies: the resident brown trout and the migratory sea-run brown trout, often called sea trout. Read Article
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For anglers chasing action, mahi mahi deliver it all—explosive strikes, blistering runs, and schools of fish that can turn a quiet ocean into chaos in seconds. Read Article
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Stocky, broad-shouldered, and armed with jaws built to crunch lobsters like peanuts, this is the reef’s undisputed bully. They don’t show up in numbers, but when one does decide to eat, the encounter is explosive, chaotic, and unforgettable. Read Article
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Few fish combine power, speed, and sheer stubbornness quite like the Yellowtail Kingfish. Known scientifically as Seriola lalandi, and often just called “yellowtail,” these streamlined predators have built a reputation among anglers as one of the most sought-after sportfish in the ocean. Read Article
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Native to the cold, deep waters of North America, these giants of the char family are built for power and longevity, living decades and growing to jaw-dropping sizes. Read Article
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The Amazon River is a place of superlatives. It carries more water than any other river system on Earth, supports the richest biodiversity of any ecosystem, and hides within its floodplains creatures that seem drawn from myth. Among them is one of the most extraordinary freshwater fish in the world: the arapaima. Read Article
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There’s something magnetic about the wild rivers of Central Europe—fast, cold, and cloaked in fog. Tucked away in these rugged waters swims one of the most mysterious and majestic fish on the continent: the Huchen, also known as the Danube Salmon (Hucho hucho). Read Article
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The Goonch Catfish (Bagarius yarrelli) lives up to its ominous nickname. With an armor-plated appearance, powerful build, and a wide, flat head, it’s both intimidating and awe-inspiring. Read Article
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Among the most coveted reef predators in the Indo-Pacific, the coral trout is an irresistible target for traveling sports fishermen. Brilliant in color and explosive in the strike, this fish blends the allure of pristine coral environments with the raw power that challenges even seasoned anglers. Read Article
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Taimen, known scientifically as Hucho taimen, are the largest salmonids on earth and among the most sought-after freshwater predators you can pursue with a fly rod. Sometimes called the “River Wolf,” this fish has earned an almost mythical status among anglers willing to travel to the remote headwaters of Mongolia, Siberia, and parts of northern China to find them. Read Article
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The Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis), known simply as “GT,” is the apex predator of warm, tropical waters. With explosive strikes and brute strength, it has earned a reputation as one of the most challenging and electrifying sport fish on the planet. Read Article
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There’s nothing quite like the explosive topwater hit of a peacock bass in the Amazon. If you’ve ever fished for them, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, you’re in for one hell of a ride. Read Article
Bucket List Species
To many seasoned anglers, the Atlantic permit represents the pinnacle of inshore sport fishing. Not because it’s the biggest, the strongest, or the rarest fish in the sea, but because it combines all the things that make a fish special. Read Article
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Bluefin tuna are among the ocean’s most powerful and sought-after game fish, capable of reaching over 900 pounds and racing through the water at nearly 40 miles per hour. Read Article
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There’s a certain pull to golden dorado that sets in long before you ever hook one. Maybe it’s the stories you hear from other anglers, or the unmistakable look of the fish itself – bold, muscular, and shining like polished metal. Read Article
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There are few fish in the world that have earned a reputation like the tigerfish. With a mouth full of dagger-like teeth and a nasty streak to match, the African tigerfish is a favorite among traveling anglers looking for something out of the ordinary. Read Article
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Every angler has a list. A mental checklist of species that fuel daydreams and drain bank accounts. And for anyone who’s ever picked up a fly rod or chucked a lure into a mangrove-lined channel, tarpon tend to sit near the top of that list. Read Article
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There’s something about Chinook salmon that gets under your skin. Maybe it’s the sheer power they carry in their thick shoulders and tails, or the way they peel line off your reel like a runaway freight train. Read Article
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South America is known for its headline species—peacock bass, golden dorado, and arapaima usually top the list. But among the region’s many rivers and jungle lagoons, there’s a fish that doesn’t get much attention outside of those who’ve encountered it firsthand. That fish is the wolf fish—often overlooked, but never forgotten once caught. Read Article
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Born in the crashing, cold rivers of the Himalayas and clothed in shimmering bronze, this elusive freshwater giant has captured the imagination of anglers, explorers, and naturalists for centuries. It is a fish wrapped in mythology and wilderness, a symbol of wild rivers that still resist the modern world. Read Article
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Hidden within the deep, ancient waters of Lake Tanganyika—a lake that predates most modern life forms—lurks one of Africa’s most elusive freshwater predators: the Tanganyikan Perch (Lates angustifrons). Read Article
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Lake Tanganyika is home to over 200 species of cichlids, and nearly all of them are endemic, meaning they exist nowhere else on Earth. These fish have evolved over millions of years to fill every ecological niche imaginable. Read Article
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Marble trout are endemic to a small region in Europe, specifically the Adriatic basin. They are found in rivers and lakes in Slovenia, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Read Article
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Often referred to as the “vampire fish” due to its distinctive fang-like teeth, the Payara is a a species that needs to be on every anglers bucket list. Read Article
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The Nile Perch (Lates niloticus), also known as the African Snook, Goliath Perch and African Barramundi, is the largest species of freshwater fish in Africa and one of the largest in the world. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
Two of Africa’s greatest adventures – a Big Five safari and a world-class fishing trip – can be woven into a single journey. In Southern Africa, rivers and reserves sit side by side, offering the chance to track lions at dawn and cast for tigerfish at dusk. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
Traveling angler or armchair adventurer, every fisherman dreams of that one epic trip – the kind that combines world-class fishing with an unforgettable setting. The world is dotted with extraordinary waters, each offering its own once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
Ranking the top 10 fishing lodges in the world is no easy task. With so many extraordinary destinations scattered across the globe, each offering its own magic, species, and setting, narrowing it down is nearly impossible. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
Choosing where to fish for golden dorado is as exciting as the pursuit itself. Each river has its own personality, from the clear freestone streams of Bolivia to the vast, structure-rich channels of Argentina’s Paraná. Some lodges promise refined luxury and easy access, while others offer remote wilderness and raw adventure. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
After years chasing fish across continents, from gin-clear flats to deep river jungles, a few regions stand out above the rest. Not just because of the fish, but because of the full picture: the water, the environment, the species, the way it all just comes together. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
Whether it’s size, attitude, or the environment they live in, each one is unforgettable in its own way. If you’re the type of angler who plans trips around species and seasons, and you get as much out of the chase as the catch, this list is for you. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
While saltwater fishing offers its fair share of adrenaline, the world’s lakes, rivers, and freshwater systems hold some of the most impressive game fish on the planet. From the prehistoric arapaima lurking in the Amazon to the hard-fighting steelhead of North America, these freshwater species should be on every serious angler’s bucket list. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
The IGFA defines a Royal Slam as an angler catching a collection of different game fish species within a category over their lifetime. Often overlooked, the Esox Slam is a rare achievement that few anglers can lay claim to. Read Article
Articles | Trip Ideas
Whether you’re heading out on a fully guided charter or planning every detail yourself, a fishing trip deserves careful preparation. Read Article
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