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Fly-In Fishing Destinations: 12 Fishing Resorts That Are Sure To Satisfy Your Appetite
by Carrie Miner
 Lawn Lake Resort
For some of the best lake fishing in the Midwest, put down for a few days on the 4,400-foot runway at the Lawn Lake Airport [C59] in historic Devalan, Wisconsin.
Devalan Lake is the crown at this family-oriented vacation destination. Nestled on 275 acres, Lake Lawn Resort features water activities at the marina-fishing, swimming, cruises, charters and boat rentals.
Anglers can rent a 1760 Osprey, complete with a fish finder, rods and light tackle for a spin out on the lake. Prime catches include large-mouth and small-mouth bass, muskellunge (muskie), Northern pike and walleye.
But the family fun doesn't stop there. This resort, founded in 1879, continues the tradition of Wisconsin hospitality with fine dining, 18 holes of championship golf, boutique shopping and top-notch services at the Timber Spa.
Many of the rooms feature lake and golf views; there are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts and lakeside trails that will complement your exercise program. Children stay entertained with miniature golf, basketball, volleyball, softball, horseshoes and a video arcade.
In addition to all of the activities here, dining is a treat in itself. Whether you decide on a root beer float and a burger at Manny's Old-Fashioned Deli and Ice Cream Parlor or steak and seafood specialties at the award-winning Frontier Restaurant, the restaurants at Lawn Lake Resort serve it up with sizzlin' style and stunning lakeside views.
The Lodge at Chama
Down in the Southwest, the Jicarilla Apache offer a premier fishing and hunting experience at the "Best Sporting Retreat" in the country, according to Andrew Harper's Hideaway, at The Lodge at Chama.
After setting down on the resort's 6,000-foot sod airstrip at the Chama Land & Cattle Co. Airport [NM16], pilots feeling the lure of outdoor pursuits can sign up for an itinerary of trophy hunting and fishing, skeet shooting, hiking and horseback riding on more than 36,000-acres in New Mexico's San Juan Mountains.
Many of the exquisitely-appointed rooms afford panoramic views of the forested
mountains.
In the lobby, the great room doubles as a place to swap stories and the dining room dishes out a stunning array of gourmet delights.
Anglers seeking solitude can choose from one of the 14 nearby alpine lakes or a spot along the miles of riffles, runs and pools on the Rio Brazos.
But whether you opt to fish lakeside or in the river's running water, you'll be in place to catch some of the largest brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout in the country.
If you decide to pair a fishing expedition with trophy hunting, guides at The Lodge at Chama will take you out to bag mule deer, elk, bison, bear or turkey - just another reason that The Lodge at Chama keeps the designation of "Fishing and Hunting Lodge of the Year" among its many accolades.
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