10 unforgettable family fishing trips across the US to get your family outside

KOTOIMAGES // Shutterstock Going for an adventure outdoors is one of the best ways to spend time together as a family. Not only does it offer a chance to bond and create lasting memories, but it’s also good for children’s health. According to Harvard Health, outdoor activities can improve a child’s creativity and executive function, and, of course, increase their appreciation for nature. Taking up an activity like fishing offers its own specific benefits, too, as it teaches important skills such as patience and perseverance. Plus, there’s nothing more rewarding than celebrating a young angler’s first catch. Boatzon put together a list of 10 unforgettable fishing trips across the United States to get your family outside. This list is by no means exhaustive; with 277,209 square miles of water in the U.S., there are plenty of great places for fishing. A few hot spots get the most attention, such as the Great Lakes, Mississippi River, and Ozarks. But if you’d like to create a bucket list-worthy fishing trip for your family, read on for some of the most exciting places in the country to make it happen. Bighorn River (Montana) Wes Lund // Shutterstock If you’re after trout on your family fishing trip, head to Montana’s Bighorn River. Brown trout are most common in this cool, clear river, while rainbow trout are a bit more elusive. Round out your trip by camping in Black Canyon and taking a boat out on Bighorn Lake; the views of the sandstone cliffs above the lake are spectacular. Cape Cod (Massachusetts)