The 1,220 acre Lakepoint State Park is located on the banks Lake Eufaula which is a 45,000-acre that is herladed as the "The Bass Fishing Capital of the World."

Wheeler Lake, formed by the mighty Tennessee River, offers all kinds of opportunities for anglers, whether they are professionals or just folks who like to wet a hook from the bank. Popular speciies include large and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, crappie and bream.

Lake Guntersville is located in North Alabama between Bridgeport and Guntersville. Alabama's largest lake contains 69,000 acres and stretches 75 miles from Nickajack Dam to Guntersville Dam.

Oak Mountain State Park offers two 85-acre lakes and one 60 acre lake stocked with largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie to fish from. All 3 lakes are open year-round!

Wind Creek’s 1,444 scenic acres hug the shoreline of beautiful Lake Martin making the park an angler’s paradise. Crappie, bluegill and striped bass are just a few of the species the lake has to offer.

From its humble beginning as a 940-acre park atop Double Oak Mountain established by the Alabama State Lands Act of 1927, Oak Mountain State Park has grown to 9,940 acres making it Alabama’s largest state park. 

Lake Guntersville Resort State Park is located along the banks of the Tennessee River in Northeast Alabama. Whether you are looking for a resort style retreat or an outdoor adventure in the park’s 6,000 acres of natural woodlands, Lake Guntersville State Park will satisfy all your needs.

Wind Creek State Park is home to one of the largest state-operated campgrounds in the United States, having 586 campsites. The park offers boating, fishing, swimming picnicking, hiking and equestrian trails.

Situated atop northeast Alabama’s Lookout Mountain, Desoto State Park is a 3,500-acre nature preserve and recreation destination that features vibrant forests, gushing waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery. The park is located 75 miles east of Huntsville and makes for a great place to camp near Atlanta.

Monte Sano State Park is located near Huntsville in northeast Alabama. In Spanish, Monte Sano means “Mountain of Health.” In the late 1800s, visitors from across the United States came for the season to experience and enjoy Monte Sano’s fresh air, spectacular views and mineral springs.

The White River is world-renownwed for some of the finest trout fishing anywhere and is home to 3 species including rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout.

Lake Ouachita is the largest lake completely within the state's borders. You'll find lots of largemouth bass, bream, catfish, cool water walleye, and even rainbow trout here.

The Arkansas River traverses the state from west to east, creating 50-mile-long Lake Dardanelle in the process. The river offers excellent angling for a variety of bass and catfish species as well as crappie.

Bull Shoals Lake is known to have some of the best bass fishing in the nation. The lake supports smallmouth, largemouth, Kentucky, and white bass as well as a large population of trout, crappie, catfish, walleye, and panfish

Nested in the Ozark foothills near Heber Springs, Greers Ferry supports largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky bass, as well as white bass, catfish and bream. It also holds the world record for walleye and hybrid stripers, and it remains one of our most popular hybrid fisheries.

The first National River, the Buffalo is home to several improved campgrounds but, floating the river itself and setting up an overnight stay on a gravel bar or elsewhere along the shore is an Arkansas treat. Clear, clean water to play or fish in, high bluffs to explore and wildlife to watch makes this a great family trip.

Located along the shores of Lee Creek in NW Arkansas, Devil's Dan has been hosting campers for over 80 years. This park hosts trail runs and is home to the oldest mountain bike festival in the state.

The mother of Arkansas State Parks, Petit Jean State Park, has been attracting campers since long before it became a state park. You’ll find your campsite is just a place to sleep as all the available activities call you away from your campsite.

Rising 2,753 feet above sea level, Mount Magazine is the highest point in the state and located about 2 hours from Little Rock. Besides great hikes and even hand gliding opportunities, there are a lot of wildlife watching opportunities here.

Situated in the Arkansas River Valley just 45 minutes from Arkansas Wine Country, this state park sits atop the 1,350 foot Mount Nebo and features hiking and biking trails, beautiful springs, waterfalls and Fern Lake at Mount Nebo making it a perfect camping destination.

Heralded as the "Fishing Capital of the World", the Florida Keys is a 100-mile stretch of thin islands, surrounded by crystal blue waters and lots of fish. Some of famous fishing towns that make up the keys include Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key, and Key West.

Jacksonville sits right on the mouth of the St. Johns River, facing the Atlantic Ocean and offers endless freshwater and saltwater opportunities. The nearby waters are home to wrecks, reefs and inlets which make it a haven for many different species.

Nicknamed the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” Destin is Florida’s most appreciated fishing town, and one of the best fishing spots in Florida. Nestled between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Destin has the perfect mix of inshore and offshore fishing.

Lake Okeechobee is an iconic largemouth bass fishery spanning more than 730 square miles of water and is one of the world’s most popular freshwater areas for bass fishing in the country.

In Daytona Beach, you can fish the calm waters of the Halifax River, fish offshore, or head south to Mosquito Lagoon to hook into a variety of species including Snook, Red and Black Drum, and Sheepshead.

Lake Kissimmee State Park is located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie, covering 5,930-acres and is a popular spot for camping, hiking, kayaking during a Central Florida vacation.

The azure waters of Wekiwa Springs have made it Orange County’s longest-running tourist attraction. From the dense, almost tropical hammocks near where the springs feed into the Wekiva River to the scenic sandhill uplands, the park is rife with opportunities to see many kinds of animals.

"More than 1,600 acres of unspoiled beaches, tidal marshes, maritime hammocks and ancient sand dunes make this a captivating destination for visitors. Visitors can observe wildlife along the beach from a canoe or kayak, or on the Ancient Dunes Nature Trail. As an extra bonus, the park’s 139 campsites are just a short stroll from the beach"

Fort Desoto at the mouth of Tampa Bay is a paradise for beachgoers, kayakers and canoeists, as well as bicyclists. The campground  has 238 sites on three connected islands and include a separate section for tents and another section for RV or tent campers with pets.

Close to 11,500 acres await the visitor to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The park offers outdoor enthusiasts a variety of opportunities and the Loxahatchee River, Florida's first federally designated "Wild and Scenic River," winds its way through the park under a canopy of cypress trees.

Evans County Public Fishing Area is a 372-acre area that offers 3 different lakes for anglers to fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, brown bullhead, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.

Located in Georgia's upper coastal plain, McDuffie Public Fishing Area offers anglers 7 ponds ranging in size from 5 to 37 acres. Visitors can fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and redear sunfish while enjoying the longleaf pines and sandy soils.

Paradise Public Fishing Area is located on 1,351 gently rolling acres in Berrien and Tift counties. Sixty lakes totaling 525 acres, provides excellent boat and bank fishing. Over 350 acres of water are intensively managed for fishing.

Marben Public Fishing Area is a 6,400-acre area with 20 different ponds, ranging in size from 1 to 95 acres. The ponds are intensively managed for fishing and offer anglers the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and redear sunfish.

Dodge County Public Fishing Area is located in Eastman, featuring a 104-acre lake. Known for its sizable largemouth bass, it also offers anglers bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish. 

Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon is one of the largest and most scenic parks in the state. Home to thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, wild caves, waterfalls, cascading creeks, dense woodland and abundant wildlife, the park offers ample outdoor recreation.

Located near historic Savannah, this park borders Skidaway narrows, a part of Georgia’s Intracoastal Waterway. Trails wind through maritime forest and past salt marsh, leading to a boardwalk and observation tower. Visitors can watch for deer, fiddler crabs, raccoon, egrets and other wildlife.

At 9,049 acres, Georgia’s largest state park is a hiker’s and backpacker’s haven. More than 40 miles of trails, including the popular 23 mile Pine Mountain Trail, wind through hardwood and pines, over creeks and past small waterfalls.

Tallulah Gorge State Park campground has 50 sites and is located  close to the Tallulah Gorge, a 1,000-foot deep gorge formed by the Tallulah River. The Tallulah Gorge is one of the most spectacular in the U.S. It’s 1,000-feet deep and 2 miles long.

Established in 1931, Vogel is the second oldest state park in Georgia. Located at 2,500 feet above sea level, Vogel sits at the base of Blood Mountain, the highest summit on the Appalachian Trail in GA, and is surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Rend Lake is located in Franklin and Jefferson counties in southern Illinois and is one of the largest lakes in the state covering 18,900 acres. Fisherman can catch large mouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish and white bass.

Lake Shelbyville has over 11,000 acres of surface pool and spans 120 miles of shoreline. If you're looking for flathead catfish and bigmouth buffalo in the 20+ pound range, this is your place.

Banner Marsh is a great place for both boat fishers and bank fishers. Anglers can find many species of fish, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, crappie, bluegill, redear, green sunfish and channel catfish.

Lake of Egypt is a reservoir in the Little Egypt region of Illinois. It is six miles south of Marion and covers 2,300 acres with 90 mile of shoreline. Fishing includes bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish, striped bass and crappie.

Carlyle Lake is 45 minutes east of O'Fallon and at 25,000 acres is the largest man-made lake in Illinois. The lake boasts good catches of white bass, channel catfish, bluegill, carp and crappie.

Arguably the most beautiful state park in Illinois, Starved Rock features 18 canyons of sandstone bluffs that were formed by ancient glacial melt water. There is an abundance of wildlife, hiking trails, fishing and camping available throughout the park.

Although camping is mostly limited to rustic sites, Mattiessen Park's canyons, waterfalls, and hiking trail spots offer many opportunities to explore and become one with nature.

Lake Shabbona State Park is a semi-wooded area that covers 1,500 acres and is one of the most scenic camping spots in Illinois making it the perfect place to spend a weekend.

Found at the southwestern point of Illinois an hour from St. Louis, Pere Marquette State Park offers visitors year-round recreational opportunities including horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and boating. It is a hot spot for bald eagle watching.

Stretching 6 1/2 miles along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, Illinois Beach State Park is a 4,160 acre park that offers the best of both wilderness and water front camping with a full range of activities including camping, swimming, boating, hiking and fishing.

Widely considered Indiana’s best fishing spot for bass, stripers, sunfish, catfish, and crappie, Patoka Lake is the largest lake in southern Indiana and is a fantastic spot to relax and let the fish bite.

With over 1,500 acres of water and 35 miles of shoreline, Morse Lake provides a wealth of fishing and boating opportunities. Fishing from a boat is ideal here but there are also areas to fish from the shore.

White River flows throughout southern Indiana for nearly 330 miles and is a prime place for small mouth bass, bluegills, catfish, yellow perch and more.

At over 10,750 acres of surface area, Monroe Lake is Indiana's largest land body of water. Anglers can expect a diverse amount of species including carp, catfish, bass, crappie and walleye when fishing Monroe Lake.

Brookville Lake is a unique fishery stocked with walleye, striped bass, musky, white bass, crappie, large and small mouth bass as well as bluegill and catfish. The lake is 17 miles long and 110 feet deep at the dam.

Located in the west-central town of Marshal, IN, Turkey Run is home to the most famous hiking trail in the state where you can explore three canyons in the Falls Canyon-Rocky Hollow Nature Preserve. The park features an extensive nature center, fishing, playgrounds, horseback riding, tennis, and a swimming pool.

Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" Brown County State Park is Indiana's largest state park. It encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and ravines and is a hot spot for mountain biking and horseback riding.

Indiana’s first state park, McCormick’s Creek State Park is over 100 years old and continues to draw visitors to Sweet Owen County to enjoy swimming, hiking, waterfalls, horseback riding and much more!

Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you.

Potato Creek is located in north-central Indiana about 12 miles SW of South Bend. A variety of natural habitats await, including the 327-acre Worster Lake, old fields, mature woodlands, restored prairies and diverse wetlands. Each offers unique opportunities for plant and wildlife observation.

Milford Lake is located near Junction City and at 16,200 acres, is the largest body of water in Kansas. It is stocked with blue catfish 50+ pounds and is one of the top smallmouth bass lakes in the state.

Located 35 miles south of Topeka, the reservoir contains bruiser smallies, who love the reservoirs rocky habitat along with blue catfish, channel cats, crappies and walleyes.

This reservoir, clad with 100-foot limestone cliffs and cedar bluffs, is known for its crappie, walleye, white bass and wiper fishing.

Glen Elder, located on the shores of Waconda Lake, provides excellent opportunities to catch crappie, white bass, channel catfish, walleye and smallmouth bass.

Lake Olathe, just a mile west of Olathe, is a 172 acre lake that is home to a generous range of species including largemouth bass, panfish, wipers, flathead catfish, bluegill, saugeye, and white crappie.

One of the most beautiful parks in the state, Crawford is located on the Ozarks’ edge. Redbud trees offer spectacular beauty in spring, plus multicolored foliage in the fall. The area provides an unequaled opportunity for wildlife and scenic adventures

Located near Manhattan in the Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas, Tuttle Creek State Park offers a broad variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Listed by National Geographic as one of the country's 50 must-see state parks and hidden in a canyon in the western Kansas prairie, Scott State Park is a stunning oasis of natural springs, deep wooded canyons, craggy bluffs and early American history.

With its accessibility to fishing, boating, and family fun to explore within its 4,000 acres, El Dorado is one of the top state parks in America.

Cheney State Park consists of 1,913 acres of park land spanning three counties. It offers several boat ramps and docks, campgrounds with hookups for your RV, great fishing, picnic areas, campgrounds, nature trails, and several modern cabins.

The Kentucky Dam created the largest manmade lake in the eastern U.S. The most popular species caught here are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and white crappie

Lake Cumberland is famous for having great crappie, bream, walleye, trout, and catfish, plus five species of bass – largemouth, smallmouth, white, Kentucky and rock.

Lake Barkley is 134 miles long and boasts 1,004 of shoreline. It is filled with a pleasing array of crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, sauger and bluegill.

Cave Run is known for its outstanding muskie fishery and is considered by many experts to be one of the best in the nation.

In addition to crappie and muskie, populations of bass, catfish, walleye, white bass and sunfish all thrive at Green River Lake as well.

Located on the northern shore of Kentucky Lake, Kentucky Dam Village State Park offers a wide array of accommodations and abundance of water activities, hiking, and golf making it one of the state's most popular camping destinations.

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is located in south central Kentucky near the Tennessee border and features campgrounds, lodge, convention center, dining room, 18-hole championship golf course, and a full-service marina with boat ramp access to a 28,000 acre pristine highland reservoir.

Green River Lake State Park is a recreational paradise in south-central Kentucky. This 8,200-acre lake provides excellent opportunities for any water sport and plenty of camping options.

My Old Kentucky Home State Park is a state park located in Bardstown. The park's centerpiece is Federal Hill, a farm owned by United States Senator John Rowan in 1795.

Known as the "Niagara of the South," Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is named after the largest waterfall south of the Niagara. 125 ft wide wall of water drops into a boulder-strewn gorge. 

Red River is one of the top bass fishing destinations in the state. The water has a red-tint (hence the name) and is divided into five sections separated by five dam systems.

At 186,000 acres, Toledo Bend is the largest man-made lake in the southern United States and is a great place to fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, striped bass, and catfish.

Venice is revered as one of the premier saltwater fishing spots on the entire Gulf coast. One of the southernmost points in the Louisiana, launching from Venice offers up a short boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico.

Largemouth bass is the most popular sportfish at Caddo Lake with good numbers of trophy-size bass (over 8 lbs) available. The lake also supports quality crappie, white bass, and sunfish fisheries.

Connected to the Gulf of Mexico by the Rigolets Pass, Lake P and its brackish waters are the playground of various fish specie. Depending on the time of the year, you can find anything from catfish and redfish to bull sharks.

The 2,800-acre park is located on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The park's nature trail is a favorite of nature lovers. Relax in comfort after a day of hiking, biking and birding at one of the primitive campsites, cabins or RV sites.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Grand Isle State Park is a popular spot for beach camping, picnickers, boaters and photographers and boasts world class fishing.

This 1,786-acre state park offers everything from tent camping to cabins overlooking the bluffs. The rolling landscape lends to some beautiful scenery along the nature trails and the park is also home to Fricke’s Cave.

For a relaxing getaway, there’s no better destination than Poverty Point Reservoir State Park. The 2,700-acre man-made lake is ideal for fishermen looking to reel in some largemouth bass or channel catfish.

Pleasantly located on several small bluffs that extend over and into the Toledo Bend Reservoir, South Toledo Bend State Park offers a scenic, waterfront view from many vantage points.

At 138-acres, Neshoba County State Lake has a heavy dose of vegetation – which attracts what big bass are looking to snack on. These ideal conditions have led to Neshoba County Lake’s reputation as trophy bass lake.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers a variety of ways to land that trophy fish. Inshore, off piers, wade fishing or deep-sea fishing are just of few of the ways you can drop a line on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. deep-sea fishing are just of few of the ways you can drop a line on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

While largemouth bass and catfish are not uncommon, crappie is where Grenada Lake has earned its reputation. Anglers should fish in shallow waters using brightly colored lures to maximize their chances of catching the big one.

The Ross Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000 acre body of freshwater offering anglers some of the best fishing in the state. Bass, bream, crappie and catfish are typical, but landing them will prove to be a test of true skill and decision making.

In the Southwest corner of Mississippi, anglers can find Calling Panther Lake, a small lake that houses trophy bass and an opportunity to fish away from everyday distractions. The 512-acre lake is only an hour from Jackson, but feels as if it is away from everything.

Located in the heart of Mississippi's pine belt region, Paul B. Johnson is the gateway to a natural wonderland marked by majestic long-leaf and loblolly pines, delicate dogwoods and ancient oaks. The deep forests surrounding the park provide a picturesque setting for a variety of outdoor activities.

LeFleur's Bluff provides a lush green spot in the heart of urban Jackson. In addition to camping, fishing, picnic spots and nature trails, the 305-acre park features a nine-hole golf course and a driving range.

 Located on beautiful 150 acre Lake Lowndes, the park offers unlimited opportunities for picnicking, fishing and camping, as well as complete facilities for football, soccer, softball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, disc golf and other organized sports.

Wall Doxey State Park offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities in a setting rich in natural beauty. Centered around a 60-acre, spring-fed lake, Wall Doxey is only 40 miles from the exciting shopping, restaurants and attractions of Memphis, Tennessee.

Tishomingo State Park, located right on the Natchez Trace in northeastern Mississippi, is renowned for its stunning geological formations and its rich plant communities. The 1,530 acres of this scenic park, which cut across diverse topography, is a boon to both nature lovers and history buffs.

Lake of the Ozarks is a 54,000-acre lake with a max depth of 130 feet created by damming the Osage River. Lake of the Ozarks has over 1,150 of shoreline which is longer than the coastline of the entire State of California.

Table Rock Lake boasts more than 52,000-acres of water and more than 800 miles of shoreline. Fish species present include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and some white bass.

Truman Reservoir is a more than 55,000-acre of water reservoir in Missouri that is southeast of Kansas City. Species present include largemouth bass, catfish, spotted bass, crappie, walleye, white bass, striped bass and paddlefish.

Ranked in the “Top 100 Bass Fishing Lakes” in the US by Bassmasters Magazine, Mozingo provides an exceptional fishery and while bass and crappie are the most popular, the lake also features catfish, bluegill and walleye in plentiful supply.

Anglers flock to Stockton Lake for catches of crappie, black bass, white bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, catfish, and bluegill. Stockton has become one of the best walleye fishing lakes in the Midwest.

Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, tucked away in a national forest in Southeast Missouri, offers camping facilities that exceed many state parks. The park’s wilderness qualities and ancient geology make it a special place to visit.

With a deep, narrow valley surrounded by a striking and rugged landscape, Roaring River State Park is one of Missouri’s most popular state parks. Located in the southwest Ozark hills, Roaring River State Park is one of three state parks stocked with rainbow trout.

Bennett Spring State Park draws visitors to it for many reasons, but chief among them is the fishing. The spring itself feeds into a cold stream that is stocked with rainbow trout every night.

Missouri is known as the Cave State, and one of the most beautiful of these is the extensive underground network of Meramec Caverns. Camping is offered on the above-ground sites surrounding the Caverns.

Nestled in the Salt River Hills of north-central Missouri, Mark Twain State Park gives visitors access to sprawling Mark Twain Lake, as well as unparalleled outdoors activities. The terrain is covered by bluffs overlooking the lake and forest that are filled with white-tailed deer, turkey and other wildlife.

With more than 400 miles of shoreline and a water surface are of 10,230 acres, Lake Fontana is one of North Carolina fishing destinations that are best suited for bass fishing.

Jordan Lake is a 13,940 acre reservoir in the New Hope Valley just west of Raleigh. It is a popular destination for those who want to get out of town for some quality fishing time.

Lake Norman is a 32,000 acre lake that draws in many anglers because it is an excellent place to fish for bass. While there are some big catfish in this lake, it also has an abundance of white perch.

The 1,470-acre Lake Glenville has a plethora of fish, ranging from largemouth and smallmouth bass to black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and walleye.

A lake of 1,600 acres, Nantahala is a fishing spot of kokanee salmon, the only lake of the south to have them. As well as kokanee salmon, you’ll find largemouth, striped, and smallmouth bass, blue catfish, black crappie, bluegill, brook, brown, and rainbow trout, catfish, walleye, and yellow perch.

Lake Kissimmee State Park is located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie, covering 5,930-acres and is a popular spot for camping, hiking, kayaking during a Central Florida vacation.

Located off of one of the most scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Pisgah campground is perfectly located to explore all of the high-altitude hiking nearby. The 127-site campground accommodates tents, trailers and RVs.

Just 30 miles north of Winston-Salem, Hanging Rock State Park is located in the Sauratown Mountain Range. Hanging Rock has trails to waterfalls and rock outcrops overlooking mountains and the piedmont. There are 20+ miles of hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and horse trails.

World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.

Linville Gorge, located in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest, is a massive, deep-cut gorge that plunges 2,000 feet deep and stretches 12 miles long.The gorge is filled with massive rock formations, steep canyon walls and the ultra-popular (and ultra-beautiful) Linville Falls waterfalls in its depths.

Located in northeast Oklahoma, Grand Lake is one of the priemiere bass fishing lakes in the country where you'll find small and largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and hybrid stripers.

The Wildlife Department stocks Medicine Creek with rainbow trout in the winter months, but the fishing here is good all year long. It’s family friendly and easy for kids to access because granite rock lines the banks of the creek.

Lake Eufaula is one of the premier vacation spots in Oklahoma, but it’s also one of the most popular fishing destinations. It’s the largest lake in Oklahoma and anglers can fish for bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish, and walleye

Lake Texoma is one of the largest reservoirs in the US. Black bass, sand bass, small mouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and others are abundant, but the king species of Texoma fishing is the striped bass.

Lake Tenkiller is a water paradise with year-round fishing. The lake has black bass, striped bass, crappie, walleye, bream, and trout stocked in the river below the dam.

The park is located near Sulphur, OK, in the lower central portion of the state, where you’ll find springs, lakes, and streams aplenty. The large Lake of the Arbuckles offers the best bass fishing in the state, while Rock Creek provides beautiful swimming spots.

Beavers Bend State Park is a fantastic camping spot in the mountainous region of southeastern Oklahoma near Mountain Fork River and Broken Bow Lake.

Boiling Bend sits outside of Woodward, OK, in the northwestern portion of the state. It is named for the natural “boiling” springs that greet visitors at the welcome center.

Located in west central Oklahoma, the park and campsites are located down in the canyon among the canyon walls. In addition to RV and tent camping, the park offers picnic areas, nature trails, a small fishing pond, and playground equipment

Located in Hulbert Oklahoma, Sequoyah State Park features the most extensive water network of all of Oklahoma’s state parks. Including both 225 miles of shoreline and over 19,000 surface acres of water. 

Wando River is a stream located just 3 miles from Charleston. The most popular species caught here are Red drum, Spotted seatrout, and Black drum.

Bulls Bay is a large shallow body of water that stretches almost 6 miles to the south of Cape Romain. The most popular species caught here are Red drum, Blacktip shark, and Southern flounder.

Chattooga River is a stream near Gainesville. The most popular species caught here are Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Largemouth bass.

The state’s first designated scenic river, the Middle Saluda River, runs through Jones Gap and offers some of the best trout fishing South Carolina has to offer

Congaree River is a stream near Sumter. The most popular species caught here are Striped bass, Smallmouth bass and Channel catfish.

Hiking trails, sightseeing at waterfalls and some of the best South Carolina trout fishing in Lake Jocassee await you at Devils Fork State Park.

With some of the most stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains South Carolina has to offer, Keowee-Toxaway State Park is truly one of South Carolina’s pretty places.

Dreher Island State Park spans three islands, 348 acres and provides access to 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline. Visitors will find recreational water activities, nature trails and some of the best striped and large-mouth bass fishing spots, all only 30 miles from Columbia. 

Located in Plum Branch, South Carolina, Hamilton Branch State Park occupies a peninsula on the 70,000-acre Lake Thurmond. Thanks to activities such as fishing, boating and lakefront camping, the park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts looking to spend time on the water.

A sweeping Grand Strand beach, pristine and wide open, stands as one of the most recognizable South Carolina landmarks. Revel in sea-breeze camping, the finest surf fishing South Carolina has to offer and some of the top bird-watching on the East Coast. 

Ranked by Bassmaster as second best in the world, this magnificent lake spans over 36,240 acres of water. The lake’s forte is large mouth bass with other popular species including striped bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill.

Located in Dandridge and part of the French Broad River, Douglas Lake is a strong draw for bass anglers. There is 28,000 acres of water and with 513 miles of shoreline so there’s plenty of spots, cuts, and coves to fish.

Pickwick Lake has 496 miles of shoreline holding 43,100 acres of water to fish. There are ample largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass to catch on any given day.

Dale Hollow covers 27,700 acres of water in Tennessee and Kentucky. Dale Hollow’s biggest claim to fame is that it is still the record holder for the world’s largest smallmouth bass.

Kentucky Lake has over 160,000 acres of water with 2,064 miles of shoreline and is home to a wide variety of fish that include smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, sauger, and crappie.

A 45 minute drive from Cookeville, Tennessee's largest and most visited park encompasses more than 26,000 acres across the eastern top of the Cumberland Plateau. With its many gorges, waterfalls, and streams along the many trails and observation spots scattered throughout, the park draws visitors from all over the world.

Roan Mountain State Park is a stunning destination that lies near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. The park is spread over 2,000 acres with miles of hiking and mountain bike trails running through the park, alongside activities such as fishing and swimming in the refreshing waters of the Doe River.

Reelfoot Lake State Park is located in the northwest corner of Tennessee and is noted for its fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. The 15,000 acre lake was created by a series of violent earthquakes in 1811-1812 that caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards for a short period of time, creating Reelfoot Lake.

Rocky Fork State Park lies in the heart of the Appalachian mountains and is one of the best Tennessee state parks. The park offers spectacular mountain views and you can find tons of activities such as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching.

Located on the edge of the Tennessee/North Carolina border, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited park in the entire country. This 500,000-plus acre park is full of a wide range of different plant and animal species in addition to offering an array of activities and sights to see.

Lake Fork is regarded as one of the premier largemouth bass fisheries in the state of Texas and one of the best in the entire country. The lake also holds respectable populations of crappie and catfish which can provide ample action

This huge, nearly 115,000 acre fertile body of water is a largemouth haven and regarded by many as one of the top bass lakes in Texas, if not the nation. Crappie are also a favorite and all three species of catfish are abundant as well.

Galveston Bay is the largest estuary on the Texas coast and the seventh largest in the United States. Red drum, black drum, spotted seatrout, southern flounder and sheepshead are targeted by local anglers year-round.

Ample habitat of riprap shorelines, bridge pilings, flooded timber and aquatic vegetation allows Ray Hubbard to sustain good numbers of black bass, crappie and catfish. White and hybrid bass have plenty of open water habitat as well. 

Originally created as a water supply in 1973, Lake Conroe is extensively used for recreation and largemouth bass are the most pursued sportfish while channel catfish are the most abundant in the lake and crappie, white bass and hybrid bass provide additional opportunities for anglers.

Over in Far West Texas, running the span of 114 miles down the Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park offers the best roadside and primitive camping in the state. Experienced backpackers can take its hiking trails to the highest points, at nearly 8,000 feet, for a totally isolated adventure.

The Palo Duro Canyon State Park, also known as the Grand Canyon of Texas, is widely considered to be the best area in the Texas Panhandle for hiking and camping. It is the second largest canyon in the country.

If you prefer quieter and more peaceful waters, Inks Lake State Park may suit you best. Since the seasonal variations in water levels here are insignificant, the Inks Lake State Park is a great year-round camping spot.

Located near Texas’s gulf coast on the Brazos River near Houston, this 4,897-acre park boasts three diverse ecosystems of hardwood forest, coastal prairie and transitional marshlands.

Garner State Park is in the community of Concan, Texas land is the most popular state park in Texas for overnight camping. With 2.9 miles of Frio River winding through 1,774 acres of scenic Hill Country terrain, the park offers plenty to see and do.