If you are looking to combine your love of paddling and fishing, then consider finding places to fish near you that also have exciting whitewater action. From California to Tennessee, anglers and paddlers can find rivers that feed both passions. With onWater Fish and PaddleWays discovering opportunities to fuel the stoke has never been easier. Both of these exciting new apps have a suite of features such as 3D Maps, Public/Private Property Layers, Navigation Tools, and More. So when you are looking for fishing near you that involves some whitewater or vice-versa, be sure to download and go with onWater Fish or PaddleWays.
Here are 7 of the Best Whitewater and Fly Fishing Rivers in the United States
The American River in California, particularly the South Fork, offers both Class III rapids for whitewater rafting and abundant fishing opportunities, including rainbow, brown, and native rainbow (steelhead) trout.
The Snake River in Idaho and Wyoming flows from Teton National Park and through its course, offers exciting whitewater near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and excellent fishing for native cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout.
The Gunnison River in Colorado is famous for world-class whitewater rafting because it has beginner-friendly to advanced sections. Also known for its trout fishing because it has lots of opportunities to catch browns and rainbows.
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho is a remote wilderness river with plenty of whitewater but also lots of native cutthroat trout.
The New River in West Virginia is home to New River Gorge and is a place of exhilarating whitewater rapids and great scenery. It also provides a consistent fishery for smallmouth bass and trout fishing.
The Chattooga River in Georgia and South Carolina offers thrilling rafting adventures and plenty of fishing opportunities for anglers close to Atlanta and other southern cities.
Oregon's Deschutes River is known for big waves and plenty of fish. The lower sections are known more for whitewater but they also contain plenty of good fishing options. The river is home to native redside rainbow trout and steelhead.
Be sure to read onWater fishing blog posts to plan better and fish smarter and help you find places to fish near you.
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