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Fly-In Fishing Destinations: 12 Fishing Resorts That Are Sure To Satisfy Your Appetite
by Carrie Miner
Crown Jewel Resort Ranch
However, if you are looking for a rustic retreat with modern comforts and a wide array of activities, wing on over to Nova Scotia's Crown Jewel Resort Ranch, which can be reached by landing at the resort's private airstrip.
Situated in the Baddeck River Valley on Cape Breton Island, this hidden gem explores the surrounding wilderness with an ecotourism slant.
With more than a mile of riverfront property, environmentally sensitive anglers can practice catch and release techniques in these waters populated by speckled and rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon.
In addition to fishing, other eco-friendly activities offered at this destination include trail rides, kayaking, cycling, hiking and birding.
Dining at this world-class resort leaves guests satisfied with such specialties as salmon cakes topped with an avocado and tomato salsa, grilled marinated trout with roasted fennel and roast leg of lamb with mint sauce.
The rustic lodge, which was constructed from a reclaimed Nova Scotia church, only adds to this rewarding experience in the pines.
High Valley Resort
If you are looking for a rustic retreat with a splash of Southern hospitality, put down on the 2,000-foot grass airstrip at High Valley Airpark [GA87] in Suches, Georgia at the High Valley Resort.
Nestled in the Northeast Georgia Mountains at an elevation of 2,800 feet, Suches is surrounded by thousands of pristine acres protected by the Chattahooche National Forest.
The favorite pastimes in this quiet farming community in the "Valley above the Clouds" include camping, picnicking, canoeing, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking and fishing.
Outdoor aficionados can cast a line for both wild and stocked brown and rainbow trout in Cooper Creek and the Toccoa River. If lake fishing is more your style, check out the waters at Lake Winfield Scott where anglers can add bass and catfish to their catch.
For more outdoor fun, pull on your hiking boots and hit one of the many nearby mountain trails - including the famous Appalachian Trail. Another option is to spend a day driving along the Georgia Wine Highway (www.georgia wine.com), where you'll discover eight vineyards and wineries including the award-winning Chateau Elan Winery - the largest producer of varietal vintages in the state.
Back at High Valley Ranch, you can relax for a spell in your comfy cabin, visit with other guests at Frank's Place or sit back on the porch for scenic mountain views.
Knee Lake Resort
Head to Canada for a splendid week at the Knee Lake Resort, which offers some of the best trophy fishing in Manitoba.
Put down on the resort's 3,950-foot gravel airstrip, grab your gear and get ready for a fishing experience of a lifetime. This far-flung wilderness resort sticks with the basics — fabulous lake, river and fly fishing for Northern pike, sea run brook trout, walleye, whitefish and lake trout.
Miles and miles of secluded fishable waters are accessed by this resort's guided fly-out destinations — the Hayes River, Bear Lake, Semmens Lake, Semple Lake, Big Stone Lake, Utik Lake and Colen Lake.
The resort approaches fishing with a conservationist's eye — only keeping enough
to cook up for lunch and releasing the rest to keep the lakes' populations healthy and productive.
While the lakes are famous for trophy pike and walleye, the real treat is the exclusive access to the historic Hayes River, where brook trout measuring up to 26 inches have been caught.
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