The 4 Best SUP Fishing Destinations In The USA

Lake Tahoe is one of the largest alpine lakes in the US. It is a picturesque place for SUP fishing due to the crystal clear and emerald calm waters surrounded by the snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountain range that gives you a sight to behold. The lake lies on the Nevada-California border, making it easily accessible. You also do not need a permit to fish in the waters, but your watercraft will be subjected to screening.

The temperatures in Lake Tahoe can get pretty low, so the best time to visit is in the summer. During this time, you can launch your SUP from any of its beautiful beaches, fish the whole day, and spend time swimming. Some common species you can reel in during the season include lake trout, kokanee salmon, rainbows, and brown trout. There is also a chance of landing on tui chub, sculpin, Paiute, largemouth bass, catfish, and speckled dace.

You can fish anywhere in the lake, but the notable spots include Baca and Stampede Reservoirs on the north, Taylor Creek on the south end, the Truckee River on the west shore, and Lake Truckee, which flows out of the western portion.

Seattle is an iconic destination known for coffee drinking, the Space Needle, and rock and roll history. But, SUP fishing is another activity that will blow your mind around the city. Every direction from Seattle has water, with various lakes and bays to fish from. You can hunt various species, including king salmon, Coho salmon, lingcod, flounder, grass carp, goldfish, common carp, tui chub, and golden trout.

The best time to SUP fish in Seattle is summer, with the peak months being July and August. This is the best time to hunt for salmon, as the species is restricted at certain times. However, you can hunt other species throughout the year if you acquire the required fishing permit.

One of the best fishing spots is Puget Sound, which is carved out by glaciers and has abundant game fish. Other SUP fishing spots include Lake Washington, Green Lake, Elliot Bay, Sunset Hill, Ballard, Lake Union, Salmon Bay, and Eastlake. You can join Salmon Bay Paddle FB Alumni Group to connect with other paddlers across the Pacific Northwest.

The Florida Keys gives you over 800 islands with 125 miles of sandy beaches and calm clear turquoise waters to fish from. The place is 1.5 hour drive from Miami, with accommodation options on both ends of the archipelago. There are also various SUP shops where you can rent a paddle board for fishing. You will not go home empty-handed as the coastline is filled with jellyfish, bottlenose dolphins, and schools of other colorful fish.

The gorgeous sunny days and tropical temperatures throughout the year make fishing a year-round activity in the Florida Keys. But, due to hurricane risks, it is best to plan your SUP fishing trip in the spring before hurricane season starts in June.

The popular SUP fishing spot around the area is Bahia Honda, State Park. Stock Island is equally a great spot as you can fish as you glide through the mangrove tunnels and even come across some local wildlife. Connect with other paddlers at Keys Paddle Club for the best experience ever.