1. JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
After a day of fishing along the South Fork of the Snake River, camp out at South Fork Hilton, a fully outfitted site tucked in the pines with a steep canyon wall as backdrop. The second day promises stunning scenery, 16 miles of braided waters and the opportunity to expand the adventure wading around gravel bars and up side channels.
INFO worldcastanglers.com, www.TravelWyoming.com
2. CRAIG, MONTANA
The Missouri River is arguably the most productive trout fishery in the West. The small town of Craig is among the numerous launch points from which families explore this storied river. Expect a stunning landscape, trophy trout and the opportunity to imagine Lewis and Clark navigating the same waters.
INFO visitmt.com, crosscurrents.com, headhuntersflyshop.com
Photo courtesy of www.WorldCastAnglers.com.
3. SUN VALLEY, IDAHO
You’ll be on the hunt for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout on Silver Creek, the Big Lost and the Wood rivers as well as in pristine mountain lakes. Tap into the town’s vibrant cultural scene or strap on skates for a whirl around the ice rink at the famed Sun Valley Lodge.
