{"id":54862,"date":"2023-09-05T11:46:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T11:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=54862"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:00:40","slug":"best-fall-fishing-destinations-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/best-fall-fishing-destinations-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Fall Fishing Destinations for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><em>The list of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/best-fall-fishing-destinations\/\">9 Best Fall Fishing Destinations for 2024 <\/a>is live! Read the article and see what locations we handpicked for you.<\/em><\/p><p>With the summer heat finally behind us, fall is an excellent time to head out and enjoy the outdoors. And while you&#8217;re at it, why not catch some fish? Along with the leaves changing their colors and creating that well-known foliage, fall brings a myriad of angling opportunities. And in this article, we&#8217;ll cover some of the best fall fishing destinations across the United States.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/0s1lkyqpbi.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='0s1lkyqpbi']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/0s1lkyqpbi\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"0s1lkyqpbi\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">If you&#039;re an angler, then you already know that fall is a magical time to explore the outdoors. Besides the vibrant scenery and mild temperatures, the waters are brimming with fish. And to help you get in on the action, we&#039;ve compiled the list of the best fall fishing destinations in the US. From lakes, rivers, and streams to big game saltwater hotspots, we&#039;ll cover a few of each.\r\n\r\nLet&#039;s start off the list with a visit to America&#039;s finest city, San Diego. Come fall, this part of Southern California enjoys a special kind of climate. The skies are clear and the weather is pleasantly warm, creating fantastic conditions for fishing. In San Diego Bay, sand bass will be the main attraction, while further out, California halibut and rockfish will be up for grabs.\r\n\r\nIn early fall, you&#039;ll also get the chance to wrestle tuna and yellowtail if you head offshore. But even after we get closer to winter, yellows will be lurking around hotspots as San Clemente and Coronado Islands, offering thrilling action.\r\n\r\nFor our second entry, we travel to the heart of Wyoming. There lies the state&#039;s second largest city, Casper.\r\n\r\nThe city is surrounded by stunning nature, including one of the finest fishing rivers in the country, North Platte. Among fly anglers, the North Platte River is a well known rainbow and brown trout hotspot. And moving southwest from Casper, you&#039;ll reach one of the most prolific parts of the flow called the Miracle Mile. Along this section of the river, many anglers will experience the best trout fishing of their lives, with impressive scenery, rocky canyons, and endless trails making it perfect for outdoor activities.\r\n\r\nNext up, we move to Missouri and the Lake of the Ozarks, one of the most premier bass fishing spots in the country. In its waters, largemouth bass make up for most of the catch, but there&#039;s a fair share of spotted bass prowling around too. Lake of the Ozarks really comes alive in the fall with bass slowly leaving their summer holes, transitioning to shallow waters, and hunting actively. If you&#039;re the competitive type, there are numerous fishing tournaments taking place on the lake during fall, giving you a shot at going against the pros.\r\n\r\nWe continue our journey to the small town of Grayling, which is situated on Michigan&#039;s Lower Peninsula. Its central location gives it easy access to both the Au Sable and the Manistee River, both of which offer phenomenal fishing. The action heats up in the fall with trophy brown trout as well as rainbows and brooks racing through both rivers. And if you&#039;re still itching for more, Grayling is only about an hour and a half away from Tippie Dam, where you&#039;ll get a shot at catching large steelhead and salmon.\r\n\r\nStaying in the Great Lakes region, our next fall fishing stop is Buffalo, New York. This city lies on the shores of both Lake Erie and the Niagara River, making it the ideal starting point for all local fishing trips. To start with, Buffalo&#039;s fall season is one of the best times to land yourself a big musky. Or if you&#039;re looking for bass, both forks of the Niagara River offer a solid smallmouth bite. Meanwhile, on the lower end of the river past the famous Niagara Falls, there&#039;s a completely different scene. There you&#039;ll also get to enjoy world class ball steelhead fishing with migrating Chinook salmon also biting.\r\n\r\nIf you&#039;re among those who like to wander off the beaten path, you&#039;ll fall in love with the Berkshires. Nestled in western Massachusetts, this highland region features striking fall scenery, serene nature, and top notch fishing. The Housatonic River and its tributaries are abundant with brook, brown, and rainbow trout, making them perfect for fly fishing. Or you can explore scenic lakes such as Enota and Pontusik and catch some bass, northern pike, and musky.\r\n\r\nOur next stop is Virginia Beach. This town is home to some of the East Coast&#039;s hottest fishing spots. We&#039;re talking, of course, about the Chesapeake Bay and more specifically the action that goes on around its exit and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. In the fall, these waters become busy with inshore species such as striped bass, redfish, and flounder. To add to that, king mackerel, wahoo, and tuna will be biting offshore along with bottom dwellers such as black sea bass and tog.\r\n\r\nNearing the end of our list, we journey to the city of Asheville, nestled in North Carolina&#039;s Blue Ridge Mountains. With magnificent nature, trails, and water surrounding it, as well as loads of attractions within the city, Asheville is the picture perfect place to visit in the fall. From Asheville, you&#039;ll have access to numerous mountain rivers and streams, most of them abundant with rainbow and brook trout. Of course, there&#039;s plenty of bass swimming around too, with some of the most popular spots including the French Broad River and Lake James.\r\n\r\nAnd so, we come to our final fall fishing destination for two thousand twenty three, and where better to end the list than in sunny Florida? This year, we recommend venturing to Kissimmee and fishing the incredible Lake to Hopacalaga. With the heat of the summer slowly passing, fall marks the start of the peak fishing season on Lake Toho, and the main stars of the show are, of course, largemouth bass. Lake Toho is one of the nation&#039;s top bass fishing lakes, famous for both the abundance of largemouth and the trophy sizes they grow to.\r\n\r\nSo that wraps up our twenty twenty three fall fishing list.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p>From saltwater hotspots to some of the finest streams and lakes in the country, we&#8217;ve gone coast to coast in search of places to cast your line. So without further ado, scroll down and let our picks inspire you as you plan your next angling adventure.<\/p><h2 id=\"san-diego-ca\">San Diego, CA<\/h2><p>With mild weather, clear skies, and barely any rain, fall is a fantastic time to explore &#8220;America&#8217;s Finest City.&#8221; Visit some of the city&#8217;s countless attractions, relax on the sprawling, gorgeous beaches, or do some angling. <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/CA\/san-diego?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=54862\">San Diego<\/a>&#8216;s fall fishing scene is nothing short of stellar, with numerous game fish biting both inshore and offshore.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130919\/San-Diego.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial image of the San Diego coastline, with a couple of boats riding through the waters and the city's skyline and its buildings visible in the distance.\" class=\"wp-image-54917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130919\/San-Diego.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130919\/San-Diego-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130919\/San-Diego-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130919\/San-Diego-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>To get in on the action, you don&#8217;t have to venture far from San Diego&#8217;s shores. In the bay and just outside of it, you&#8217;ll encounter a range of species such as <strong>Halibut<\/strong>, <strong>Calico<\/strong> and <strong>Sand Bass<\/strong>, <strong>Corvina<\/strong>, and more. The <strong>Rockfish<\/strong> bite is fantastic as well, making it easy to put something for dinner in the cooler.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, there&#8217;s plenty of fish to catch offshore, too. During October, you&#8217;ll still have a chance to wrestle <strong>Yellowfin Tuna<\/strong>, with <strong>Bluefins<\/strong> also making an occasional appearance. The <strong>Yellowtail<\/strong> bite is hot throughout October but, even after it slows down nearshore, you&#8217;ll find big ones lurking around Coronado Islands.<\/p><p>When you&#8217;ve had your fill of fishing, it&#8217;s time to get back to some of those attractions we mentioned earlier. San Diego boasts one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zoos<\/a> in America, with wild, naturalistic habitats, housing an incredible variety of animals. You can also wander Balboa Park, explore the La Jolla Cave, or simply relax on Mission Beach. Whichever way you decide to go, you&#8217;re sure to fall in love with San Diego.<\/p><h2 id=\"casper-wy\">Casper, WY<\/h2><p>Our next best fall fishing destination lies in central Wyoming. Casper is the state&#8217;s second-largest city, with a long history as an oil boomtown. It&#8217;s also situated at the cusp of some of the finest Trout fishing waters in the country.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/North-Platte-River.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers wading and fly fishing in the North Platte River, one of the best destinations to visit in the fall, with the river's coast, trees, and hills visible behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-54919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/North-Platte-River.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/North-Platte-River-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/North-Platte-River-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/North-Platte-River-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>By this, we mean the North Platte River. There&#8217;s good fishing all along its flow, but the stretch that lies southeast of Casper is especially prolific. Called the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/travelwyoming.com\/article\/fishing-miracle-mile-what-you-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miracle Mile<\/a>,&#8221; it runs from Cortes Dam to Pathfinder Reservoir. In these waters, many anglers experience the best Trout fishing of their lives.<\/p><p>But why fish the Miracle Mile during the fall? Well, because the period between September and December is one of the best times to catch big <strong>Brown<\/strong> <strong>Trout<\/strong>. These fish reach weights between 25 and 30 pounds, putting up terrific fights when hooked. Of course, there are <strong>Rainbow<\/strong> <strong>Trout<\/strong> in the river, too, along with <strong>Snake<\/strong> <strong>River<\/strong> <strong>Cutthroats<\/strong> that you can occasionally catch.<\/p><p>Besides fishing, Casper and its surrounding area also boast incredible nature. Along the North Platte River, there are several waterfalls to marvel at, all while being surrounded by dazzling red and amber trees and bushes. Visit the Fremont Canyon, explore different trails, or stay in the city and dive deep into its history and culture.<\/p><h2 id=\"lake-of-the-ozarks-mo\">Lake of the Ozarks, MO<\/h2><p>After spring, fall is arguably the best season to go Bass fishing. And if you&#8217;re looking for a truly premier destination to satiate your Bass addiction, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/lake-of-the-ozarks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=54862\">Lake of the Ozarks<\/a>. Found smack dab in the heart of the state, the &#8220;Missouri Dragon&#8221; is a Bass fisherman&#8217;s paradise.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/Lake-of-the-Ozarks.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial photo of Lake of the Ozarks, one of the best fall fishing destinations, and the surrounding forests and hills, with a dilapidated hilltop mansion visible.\" class=\"wp-image-54920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/Lake-of-the-Ozarks.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/Lake-of-the-Ozarks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/Lake-of-the-Ozarks-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130918\/Lake-of-the-Ozarks-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>In terms of Bass species, <strong>Largemouth<\/strong> make up most of the catch, but there&#8217;s also a good number of <strong>Spotties<\/strong> in the lake. In early fall, Bass will typically start moving to shallow waters. So look for them there or around mid-depth transitional points and humps. Often enough, you&#8217;ll also see Bass chasing after Shad near creek mouths and coves.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re in the mood for some fish to eat, <strong>Crappie<\/strong> fishing can be productive in the fall. Typically, you&#8217;ll have the most luck fishing for them near brush piles. Besides Bass and Crappie, you may see some Catfish, though their peak season will have passed.<\/p><p>With 1,100 miles of shoreline, Lake of the Ozarks has plenty of sites to explore once you&#8217;re done fishing. There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villageoffourseasons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charming villages<\/a> scattered along the lake&#8217;s winding shores and a state park offering scenic trails and activities such as horseback riding. And remember, if you&#8217;re visiting during fall, you can rest assured that the surroundings will be at their most beautiful.<\/p><h2 id=\"grayling-mi\">Grayling, MI<\/h2><p>Our journey continues in Grayling, Michigan. The reason why this small city has made our list of best fall fishing destinations is because of the waters it has access to. Namely, the Au Sable River passes directly through Grayling, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/manistee-river?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=54862\">Manistee River<\/a> flows mere minutes away.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Au-Sable-River.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of the Au Sable River near Grayling, Michigan during late fall, with only a few leaves left on the trees under cloudy skies.\" class=\"wp-image-54921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Au-Sable-River.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Au-Sable-River-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Au-Sable-River-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Au-Sable-River-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you haven&#8217;t had the chance to fish these rivers before, they&#8217;re some of the best in Michigan. In the fall, the Au Sable River features a stunning diversity of game fish. Here, you&#8217;ll find trophy <strong>Brown<\/strong> <strong>Trout<\/strong>, <strong>Brook<\/strong> <strong>Trout<\/strong>, as well as<strong> Salmon<\/strong> and <strong>Steelhead<\/strong> which will be making their runs.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, the Manistee River is just as phenomenal. In its waters, you&#8217;ll again battle big <strong>Steelhead<\/strong> and <strong>Brown<\/strong> <strong>Trout<\/strong>, and there&#8217;ll also be <strong>Coho<\/strong> <strong>Salmon<\/strong>. Grayling will serve you as the perfect starting spot, as even the most distant portions of the two rivers lie within a 2-hour drive.<\/p><p>If that&#8217;s not enough, there are also several lakes near Grayling, such as Lake Margrethe, where you&#8217;ll find the likes of <strong>Bass<\/strong>, <strong>Panfish<\/strong>, <strong>Musky<\/strong>, and <strong>Pike<\/strong>. Among other <a href=\"https:\/\/grayling-mi.com\/things-to-do-in-the-grayling-area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activities<\/a>, you can venture into Hartwick Pines State Park, hike the local trails, or get to know the city&#8217;s history at the Crawford County Historical Museum.<\/p><h2 id=\"buffalo-ny\">Buffalo, NY<\/h2><p>For now, we&#8217;ll stay in the Great Lakes region and move to <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/NY\/buffalo?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=54862\">Buffalo<\/a>, New York. Nestled on the shores of Lake Erie and the head of the Niagara River, this city enjoys almost boundless fishing opportunities.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Buffalo.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the skyline of Buffalo from the water in the fall, with trees visible near the coast and buildings in the background to the left.\" class=\"wp-image-54922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Buffalo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Buffalo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Buffalo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130917\/Buffalo-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Near Buffalo itself, the fall season will put you on one of the most sought-after catches in the region &ndash; <strong>Muskellunge<\/strong>. Around this time of year, these fish begin to pack on weight, meaning it&#8217;ll be prime time to catch yourself a trophy. Alongside Musky, <strong>Smallmouth<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong> will also be biting in the upper section of Niagara River.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, the Lower Niagara River &ndash; the side closer to Lake Ontario &ndash; offers an even more exciting scene. Here, <strong>Steelhead<\/strong> and <strong>Salmon<\/strong> will be making their annual runs the kind of action very few other places can rival. The same sort of thing will be happening along the other tributary rivers in the area, meaning you&#8217;ll have endless spots close to Buffalo to choose from.<\/p><p>As for Buffalo itself, it&#8217;s the second-largest city in New York. That means you can expect tons of sights to see, venues to visit, food to eat, and music to listen to. There are extensive parks scattered throughout the city, a waterfront to walk along, and even a zoo. But let&#8217;s not forget the main attraction, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagarafallsstatepark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niagara Falls<\/a> is just half an hour away!<\/p><h2 id=\"berkshires-ma\">Berkshires, MA<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/berkshires.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berkshires<\/a> is a highland region nestled in western Massachusetts. It&#8217;s comprised of extensive forests, breathtaking Appalachian trails, and numerous rivers and lakes. And it&#8217;s precisely its waters that have earned the Berkshires an entry on our list of top fall fishing destinations.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Berkshires.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a fly fisherman turned away from the camera as he fishes a river near Deerfield in the Berkshires, which is one of the best fall fishing destinations in the US.\" class=\"wp-image-54923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Berkshires.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Berkshires-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Berkshires-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Berkshires-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&#8217;re an angler, hearing about mountain rivers and fall fishing probably tells you a lot about the species you can target in this region. If you guessed Trout, you&#8217;re correct! The cold waters that run through the Berkshires are a fly fishing heaven. Some of the hotspots include the Housatonic River and its tributaries where you&#8217;ll find an abundance of <strong>Brook<\/strong>, <strong>Brown<\/strong>, and <strong>Rainbow<\/strong> <strong>Trout<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Other fishing options include the various lakes scattered throughout western Massachusetts, such as Onota and Pontoosuc. In them, you&#8217;ll get to catch your fill of <strong>Bass<\/strong>, <strong>Panfish<\/strong>, as well as big <strong>Northern<\/strong> <strong>Pike<\/strong> and <strong>Musky<\/strong>.<\/p><p>As for other activities, you&#8217;d be remiss if you didn&#8217;t spend most of your time in the pristine nature of the Berkshires. Walk the scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mohawktrail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mohawk Trail<\/a> or relax lakeside, and enjoy the serene landscapes to their utmost. Of course, if you&#8217;re in the mood for some history, there are several museums, such as the ones in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historic-deerfield.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deerfield<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/berkshiremuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pittsfield<\/a>, where you can learn more about this wonderful region.<\/p><h2 id=\"virginia-beach-va\">Virginia Beach, VA<\/h2><p>Next, we&#8217;ll move down to the ocean coast of the &#8220;Old Dominion.&#8221; Here, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/VA\/virginia-beach?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=54862\">Virginia Beach<\/a> serves as an excellent starting spot for all kinds of angling adventures. Thanks to its position at the exit of the Chesapeake Bay, you&#8217;ll have an easy time exploring both the inshore and offshore fishing grounds.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Virginia-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"A sunset photo of a fishing pier in Virginia Beach, one of the best destinations to travel to in the fall, as small waves roll towards the pristine sandy beach.\" class=\"wp-image-54924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Virginia-Beach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Virginia-Beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Virginia-Beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130916\/Virginia-Beach-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The fall fishing season brings thrilling fishing to the coastal waters of Virginia Beach. <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, <strong>Flounder<\/strong>, and <strong>Striped<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong> are the main targets, and you&#8217;ll get to catch all three near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. These waters lie mere minutes from shore, making these types of trips ideal for anglers of all ages and skill levels.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, even though the deep sea action peaks during summer, there&#8217;ll still be fish to catch once fall arrives. Throughout October, you can expect <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong>, <strong>King<\/strong> <strong>Mackerel<\/strong>, and <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong> to still be in the area. Bottom fishing and deep dropping will be as productive as ever, with <strong>Grouper<\/strong>, <strong>Tilefish<\/strong>, and <strong>Seabass<\/strong> steadily biting.<\/p><p>While you&#8217;re in Virginia Beach, make sure to visit the scenic boardwalk. After that, consider touring the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryaviationmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Military Aviation Museum<\/a> where you can see airplanes dating back to the World War period. And if you just can&#8217;t get enough of marine wildlife, you&#8217;ll enjoy a stroll through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiaaquarium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virginia Beach Aquarium.<\/a><\/p><h2 id=\"asheville-nc\">Asheville, NC<\/h2><p>From mountains to beaches and back to mountains again. This time though, we venture to Asheville. This charming city lies in the Blue Ridge Mountains, right at the intersection of the French Broad River and Swannanoa River.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130915\/Asheville.jpg\" alt=\"A female fly angler fishing a stream near Asheville, North Carolina, with her dog next to her and a lush forest in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-54925\" style=\"width:840px;height:630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130915\/Asheville.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130915\/Asheville-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130915\/Asheville-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130915\/Asheville-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Explore Asheville.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>These two rivers, but particularly the French Broad, offer great <strong>Smallmouth Bass<\/strong> fishing, with fall being a superb time to reel in some big ones. Or, you can take a short ride to Lake James. There, you&#8217;ll also find a remarkable Smallmouth bite, with the addition of <strong>Largemouth<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong> and the elusive <strong>Muskellunge<\/strong>.<\/p><p>At the same time, the Asheville region also features endless mountain streams, nearly all of which are inhabited by Trout. The top locations include Newberry Creek, Davidson River, the east fork of the French Broad River, as well as Wilson Creek. All of these are absolutely abundant with <strong>Rainbow<\/strong> and <strong>Brook<\/strong> <strong>Trout<\/strong>, especially in spring and fall.<\/p><p>But even if you&#8217;re not the angling type, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreasheville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asheville<\/a> is a fantastic place to visit in its own right. To start with, the nature is off-the-charts beautiful, with fall bringing a special kind of charm to the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are also plenty of local attractions to enjoy, including historical sites, museums, and art galleries. If you&#8217;re a foodie, you might want to stop by for a smoked Trout sandwich at <a href=\"https:\/\/citizenvinyl.com\/session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citizen Vinyl<\/a> or some oysters at <a href=\"https:\/\/jettieraes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jettie Rae&#8217;s<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"kissimmee-fl\">Kissimmee, FL<\/h2><p>There&#8217;s hardly a better place than Florida to round off the list of this year&#8217;s best fall fishing destinations,  With the heat of the summer slowly dissipating, it&#8217;s the prime season to visit the Sunshine State. This year, we recommend journeying to <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/kissimmee?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=54862\">Kissimmee<\/a> and fishing the magnificent Lake Toho it sits on.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Lake-Toho.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial photo of Lake Toho in Florida and its coastline, showing the lake's lighthouse and the path to it.\" class=\"wp-image-54926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Lake-Toho.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Lake-Toho-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Lake-Toho-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Lake-Toho-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you need a reminder, Lake Tohopekaliga is one of the most prominent Bass fisheries in the country. It&#8217;s renowned for producing trophy <strong>Largemouth Bass<\/strong>, making it a yearly site for various fishing tournaments, as well as being a popular lake for recreational angling.<\/p><p>Fall marks the beginning of the best fishing season on the lake, which will continue throughout winter and into early spring. With the water temperatures slowly dropping, Bass will get become and more active, feeding more aggressively. Depending on when you visit, the fish will follow different patterns, but the edges of hydrilla beds are always a good bet on Lake Toho.<\/p><p>When it comes to other attractions, you probably already know what Kissimmee is all about. Since it&#8217;s located right on the outskirts of Orlando, you&#8217;ll be minutes away from some of the best amusement parks in the world, including Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and many others. Any of these will be the perfect supplement to your vacation once you&#8217;ve experienced your Bass fishing fairytale.<\/p><h2 id=\"fall-fishing-enjoy-the-outdoors-to-the-fullest\">Fall Fishing: Enjoy the Outdoors to the Fullest<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Fall-Fishing-Outro.jpg\" alt=\"A fly fisherman photographed mid-cast as he wades in a shallow river, with yellow leaves covering the top-left corner of the photo and forest trees visible behind the angler.\" class=\"wp-image-54927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Fall-Fishing-Outro.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Fall-Fishing-Outro-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Fall-Fishing-Outro-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/08\/14130914\/Fall-Fishing-Outro-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>And so, we come to the end of our list. With it, it&#8217;s worth acknowledging that there are many more fall fishing destinations out there that are just as fantastic as the ones we&#8217;ve included here. And if you thought of one while reading through our picks, we&#8217;re glad the article served as inspiration for you! After all, the important thing is to get out there and spend some time fishing and enjoying the outdoors &ndash; the <em>where<\/em> part is secondary.<\/p><p>But if you&#8217;re still looking for some inspiration, feel free to look through <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/best-fall-fishing-destinations-2022\/\">last year&#8217;s fall fishing article<\/a> and discover more exciting places to cast your line.<\/p><p><em>What&#8217;s your favorite fall fishing destination? Is it on our list? Hit the comment button and let us know!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The list of 9 Best Fall Fishing Destinations for 2024 is live! 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