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Golf Trips with Fishing

The best golf trips don't end at the 18th. Fishing is the part your crew still argues about on the drive home. We tracked down 101 destinations across America where the golf is worth the flight and the fishing is worth the day off the course — so nobody has to pick one.

Every destination below includes detailed course breakdowns, lodging options for groups, restaurant picks, and nightlife — plus specific fishing venues with pricing, duration, and what to expect. Hit the planner to build a complete itinerary around your group's priorities in a couple of minutes.

These 101 destinations span 39 states across 9 regions of the country, so there's a golf-plus-fishing option within a short flight of most major cities. Fishing runs from around $0 per person at the most affordable spot on the list, with plenty of upgrade options if the group wants to splurge on one big activity for the trip.

The best group trips usually pencil in fishing for a half-day between rounds — morning tee time, afternoon activity, dinner after — rather than trying to squeeze it in around a full 36-hole day. If your crew wants fishing to be the centerpiece rather than a side quest, several of the destinations below are built around it, with courses close enough to town that the golf doesn't have to compete for calendar space.

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Best Destinations for Golf + Fishing

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Payson, AZ

Mountain escape golf 90 minutes north of Phoenix

Tonto Creek Fishing · 3-4 hours · $0–$40/pp
golf course with green trees in the distance
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Bandon, OR

Bucket-list links golf on the Oregon coast

Coquille River Fishing · half day · $100–$200/pp
a person is playing golf in a green field
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Seattle, WA

Emerald City golf with world-class food and drink

Puget Sound Fishing Charter · half day · $150–$250/pp
golf course with green trees in the distance
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Sun Valley / Ketchum, ID

Mountain resort golf at Idaho's most iconic destination

Big Wood River Fly Fishing · half day · $200–$350/pp
golf course with green trees in the distance
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Sandpoint, ID

Lake Pend Oreille vibes with mountain golf and small-town charm

Fly Fishing (Clark Fork River) · half day · $150–$275/pp
golf course with green trees in the distance
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Cannon Beach / Seaside, OR

Oregon coast golf with Haystack Rock as your backdrop

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $125–$225/pp
a person swinging a golf club
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Gig Harbor, WA

Puget Sound harbor town with Chambers Bay next door

Puget Sound Fishing Charter · half day · $125–$225/pp
a golf ball sitting on top of a green field
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Whitefish, MT

Mountain golf on the doorstep of Glacier National Park

Flathead River Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$275/pp
A golf course is surrounded by trees.
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Big Sky, MT

Resort mountain golf under the biggest sky you've ever seen

Fly Fishing the Gallatin · half day · $200–$350/pp
Golf course with scenic rock formations and cloudy sky.
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Steamboat Springs, CO

Mountain town golf with hot springs and real cowboy culture

Guided Fly Fishing · half day · $175–$300/pp
Golf course with scenic rock formations and cloudy sky.
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Durango, CO

Southwest Colorado mountain golf with a Wild West soul

Fly Fishing the Animas · half day · $175–$300/pp
Aerial view of city buildings and a golf course
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Park City, UT

Mountain resort golf with SLC nightlife 30 minutes away

Fly Fishing the Provo River · half day · $200–$350/pp
A green golf course with a hole in the middle
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Jackson, WY

Elite mountain golf in the shadow of the Tetons

Snake River Fly Fishing · half day · $275–$450/pp
man in black shirt and white shorts playing golf during daytime
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McCall, ID

Tiny mountain lake town with perfect TDF energy

Fly Fishing the South Fork · half day · $175–$300/pp
a golf ball sitting on top of a green field
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Bozeman, MT

College-town energy meets world-class Montana golf

Gallatin River Fly Fishing · half day · $175–$300/pp
a golf ball sitting on top of a green field
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Missoula, MT

Blue-collar cool with sneaky-good mountain golf

Blackfoot River Fly Fishing · half day · $175–$300/pp
Golf course with scenic rock formations and cloudy sky.
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Breckenridge, CO

High-altitude golf in Colorado's most iconic ski town

Blue River Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$275/pp
Golf course with scenic rock formations and cloudy sky.
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Vail, CO

Alpine luxury with championship mountain golf

Eagle River Fly Fishing · half day · $175–$300/pp
Golf course with scenic rock formations and cloudy sky.
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Pagosa Springs, CO

Hot springs hideaway with a legit 27-hole golf resort

San Juan River Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$250/pp
a golf course with a pond and palm trees
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Salida, CO

Arkansas River town with cheap golf and big adventure

Arkansas River Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$250/pp
A green golf course with a hole in the middle
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Cody, WY

Wild West golf at the gateway to Yellowstone

Shoshone River Fly Fishing · half day · $175–$300/pp
white golf ball on green grass field
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Kohler, WI

Ryder Cup country meets heartland hospitality

Lake Michigan Charter Fishing · half day · $100–$175/pp
Golfers playing on a course with a distant city skyline.
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Traverse City, MI

Wine country golf on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay

Traverse City Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$250/pp
man in black shirt and white shorts playing golf during daytime
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French Lick, IN

Historic resort golf, casino, and bourbon country

Patoka Lake Fishing · half day · $50–$120/pp
golf course with green trees in the distance
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Duluth, MN

North Shore golf with Lake Superior as your backdrop

Lake Superior Charter Fishing · half day · $125–$200/pp
golf course with green trees in the distance
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Brainerd, MN

Minnesota lake country with world-class resort golf

Gull Lake Fishing Charter · half day · $60–$120/pp
a view of a golf course through two trees
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Kiawah Island, SC

Where the Ocean Course meets the Atlantic

Bohicket Marina Fishing Charter · half day · $125–$250/pp
Autumn golf course with colorful trees and a bridge.
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Hilton Head, SC

Island golf with a side of beach bars

Hilton Head Island Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$200/pp
Green golf course with rolling hills and blue sky
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Gulf Shores, AL

Beach golf on a budget

Gulf Shores Deep Sea Fishing · half day · $100–$200/pp
white golf club on green grass field
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Savannah, GA

The best food scene in the South, plus golf

Tybee Island Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$200/pp
A golf ball sitting on top of a tee in the grass
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Destin, FL

Beach, nightlife, and golf on the Emerald Coast

Destin Deep Sea Fishing · half day · $100–$225/pp
A sand trap on a lush green golf course.
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Charleston, SC

Lowcountry links, world-class food, and a legendary bar scene

Inshore Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$200/pp
A golf course with a sand trap and green grass.
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Myrtle Beach, SC

80+ courses and budget-friendly golf heaven

Myrtle Beach Deep Sea Fishing · half day · $80–$150/pp
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Amelia Island, FL

Quiet luxury on Florida's northeast coast

Amelia Island Deep Sea Fishing · half day · $150–$250/pp
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St. Augustine, FL

America's oldest city with World Golf Village next door

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$200/pp
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Naples, FL

Upscale Southwest Florida golf with pristine courses

Naples Deep Sea Fishing · half day · $100–$200/pp
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Sarasota, FL

Gulf Coast golf with world-class beaches

Sarasota Bay Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$175/pp
a golf ball sitting on the green of a golf course
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Biloxi, MS

Casino nightlife meets championship Gulf Coast golf

Biloxi Deep Sea Fishing · half day · $80–$150/pp
A golf course with sand traps and trees
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Virginia Beach, VA

Beach town golf with serious course depth

Rudee Inlet Fishing Charter · half day · $80–$150/pp
Autumn golf course with colorful trees and a bridge.
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Pawleys Island, SC

Lowcountry golf perfection without the Myrtle crowds

Pawleys Island Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$200/pp
a golf course with a green and trees
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Outer Banks, NC

Barrier island golf with ocean winds and beach house living

OBX Deep Sea Fishing · half day · $100–$200/pp
A sand trap on a lush green golf course.
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Sea Island / St. Simons, GA

Three courses of elite resort golf on the Georgia coast

Golden Isles Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$200/pp
white golf club on green grass field
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Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA

Six championship courses on a stunning Georgia lake

Lake Oconee Bass Fishing · half day · $100–$200/pp
a golf course surrounded by trees and a house
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Cape Cod, MA

Coastal New England golf with lobster and ocean breezes

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$175/pp
Green golf course with rolling hills and blue sky
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Lake Placid, NY

Adirondack mountain golf with Olympic village charm

Ausable River Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$250/pp
A sand trap on a green golf course
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Stowe, VT

Mountain village golf with craft beer, covered bridges, and peak foliage

Fly Fishing the Lamoille River · half day · $150–$250/pp
the sun is shining on the green of a golf course
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Portland, ME

Foodie capital of New England with oceanfront golf and craft beer overload

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$175/pp
Aerial view of a beautiful golf course.
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Kennebunkport, ME

Preppy coastal golf with lobster shacks and New England charm

Lobster Boat Tour · 2-3 hours · $40–$65/pp
A sand trap on a green golf course
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Atlantic City, NJ

Casino nightlife meets surprisingly solid South Jersey golf

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $80–$150/pp
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Ocean City, MD

Boardwalk beach town with quality golf and non-stop group energy

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $80–$150/pp
A golf course with a sand trap and green grass.
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Bretton Woods, NH

Grand hotel mountain golf in the White Mountains with old-money elegance

Ammonoosuc River Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$250/pp
Aerial view of a beautiful golf course.
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Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park gateway with coastal golf and lobster everything

Lobster Fishing & Seal Watching Cruise · 2-3 hours · $40–$60/pp
A sand trap on a lush green golf course.
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Cape May, NJ

Victorian beach town with underrated golf and a wine trail scene

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $80–$150/pp
a view of a golf course from the top of a hill
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Mystic, CT

Coastal Connecticut charm with casino backup plans and quality golf

Captain John's Fishing Charter · half day · $80–$140/pp
A sand trap on a lush green golf course.
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Hot Springs, AR

Historic spa town golf in the Ouachita Mountains

Lake Ouachita Fishing · half day · $80–$150/pp
the sun is shining on a golf course
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Branson, MO

Ozarks golf with lake life, live shows, and surprisingly great courses

Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery · 2-3 hours · $0–$10/pp
a golf course with a lake and mountains in the background
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Tulsa, OK

Southern Hills prestige meets Blue Dome nightlife at budget prices

Keystone Lake Fishing · half day · $60–$120/pp
Aerial view of a sprawling suburban neighborhood with golf courses.
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Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Casino golf on the Red River with budget-friendly everything

Red River Fishing · half day · $60–$120/pp
A swan is swimming in a lake near a golf course
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Galveston, TX

Coastal golf, beach bars, and Gulf breezes on a historic island

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · full day · $100–$200/pp
a view of a golf course from the top of a hill
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Monterey, CA

The bucket-list capital of American golf

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $110–$180/pp
a group of golf balls and irons hanging from a rack
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San Diego, CA

Torrey Pines, perfect weather, and Gaslamp nightlife

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $70–$160/pp
a view of a golf course from the top of a hill
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Santa Barbara, CA

Oceanfront Sandpiper, Spanish-style nights, and beach-town golf

Harbor Fishing Charter · half day · $80–$160/pp
a golf course with a view of the ocean
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Half Moon Bay, CA

Two oceanfront 18s at the Ritz, 30 minutes from SFO

Deep Sea Fishing / Whale Watch · half day · $80–$160/pp
a view of a golf course from the top of a hill
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Carlsbad, CA

North County beaches, resort golf, and the Omni La Costa

Deep Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $70–$160/pp
a view of a golf course with a lake in the background
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Ballybunion, Ireland

Southwest Ireland's links cathedral — Ballybunion, Lahinch, Tralee, Waterville

Kerry Sea Angling Charter · half day · $65–$110/pp
Golf course with sand traps and lush green trees
Fishing

Los Cabos, Mexico

Desert-meets-Pacific golf at the tip of Baja

Deep-Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $84–$400/pp
Aerial view of a golf course by the sea.
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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Caribbean ocean-holes and all-inclusive nights

Deep-Sea Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$200/pp
a bird's eye view of a golf course and houses
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Algarve, Portugal

Europe's sunbelt golf — Monte Rei, Quinta do Lago, San Lorenzo

Big-Game Fishing Charter · half day · $120–$180/pp
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Streamsong, FL

Three top-100 courses rising out of a Florida sand quarry

Bass Fishing on Streamsong's Lakes · half day · $150–$350/pp
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Tee it up where the pros do at TPC Sawgrass' island green

Inshore & Offshore Fishing Charter · half day · $125–$300/pp
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Tampa, FL

Innisbrook's Copperhead plus a downtown that actually parties

Inshore / Flats Fishing Charter (Tampa Bay) · half day · $125–$275/pp
white golf club on green grass field
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Bluffton, SC

Lowcountry golf and oak-shaded charm next door to Hilton Head

Inshore Fishing & Dolphin Charter · half day · $100–$250/pp
Green golf course with rolling hills and blue sky
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Aiken, SC

Donald Ross golf and horse-town charm 25 minutes from Augusta

Lake Murray / Savannah River Fishing · half day · $90–$200/pp
Green golf course with rolling hills and blue sky
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Auburn-Opelika, AL

Grand National — the crown jewel of the RTJ Golf Trail

Lake Saugahatchee / Lake Martin Fishing · half day · $90–$200/pp
Lush green golf course with tall trees and blue sky.
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Mobile, AL

RTJ Trail golf, Gulf seafood, and the original Mardi Gras

Deep-Sea / Offshore Fishing Charter · full day · $150–$350/pp
Golf course with sand trap and flag
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Florence, AL

8,000-yard RTJ golf above the river in Muscle Shoals music country

Wilson Lake / Tennessee River Fishing · half day · $90–$200/pp
the sun is shining on a golf course
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Greensboro, NC

Wyndham Championship golf country with public 36-hole value

Lake Townsend / Belews Lake Fishing · half day · $80–$180/pp
the sun is shining on a golf course
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Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear coast golf and a riverwalk full of bars

Offshore / Gulf Stream Fishing Charter · full day · $150–$350/pp
A sand trap on a grassy golf course
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Augusta, GA

Play in the shadow of the Masters on real public Augusta golf

Savannah River Fishing Charter · half day · $90–$220/pp
a view of a golf course from a distance
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Sand Valley, WI

Wisconsin's answer to Bandon — sand-dune golf in the middle of nowhere

Central Sands fishing & hunting · half day · $50–$150/pp
A lone tree on a grassy golf course with pond.
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Green Lake, WI

Wisconsin's deepest lake and a 1930 links time capsule

Green Lake fishing charter · half day · $75–$175/pp
an aerial view of a golf course with a red tennis court
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Gaylord, MI

Michigan's Golf Mecca — dozens of courses on one I-75 exit

Sturgeon / AuSable River fly fishing · half day · $100–$250/pp
an aerial view of a golf course surrounded by trees
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Roscommon, MI

Tom Doak's reversible course in the middle of the Michigan woods

AuSable trout fly fishing · half day · $100–$250/pp
an aerial view of a golf course surrounded by trees
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Bay Harbor, MI

Cliffside Lake Michigan golf at the BOYNE flagship

Lake Michigan / Bear River fishing charter · half day · $125–$275/pp
an aerial view of a golf course with a green
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Toledo, OH

Lake Erie public golf plus a brush with U.S. Open history

Lake Erie walleye charter · half day · $90–$200/pp
the sun is shining on the green of a golf course
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Bismarck, ND

Black-sand links golf above the Missouri River

Missouri River fishing charter · half day · $90–$220/pp
the sun is setting over a golf course
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Edwards, CO

Vail Valley mountain golf without the Vail Village price tag

Fly Fishing the Eagle River · half day · $150–$300/pp
Golf course with scenic rock formations and cloudy sky.
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Crested Butte, CO

Wildflower-capital mountain golf at 9,000 feet

Taylor River Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$300/pp
a view of a golf course with a lake in the distance
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Sheridan, WY

Wyoming's #1 course at the foot of the Bighorns

Tongue River Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$300/pp
a view of a golf course with mountains in the background
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Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

Cool White Mountains pines — Arizona's summer golf escape

Trout Fishing the Mountain Lakes · half day · $40–$150/pp
A sand trap on a lush green golf course.
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Long Island (Farmingdale), NY

Bethpage Black and a wall of world-class public golf

Montauk Charter Fishing · half day · $125–$250/pp
Undulating green golf course with several sand bunkers.
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Lake George, NY

Donald Ross lakeside golf in the Adirondacks

Lake George Fishing Charter · half day · $100–$200/pp
a golf course with a green and trees
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Carrabassett Valley, ME

Maine's mountain golf — RTJ II in the Western Mountains

Carrabassett River Fly Fishing · half day · $120–$250/pp
A golf course with a sand trap and trees.
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Manchester, VT

Walter Travis golf and Green Mountain charm

Battenkill Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$300/pp
A swan is swimming in a lake near a golf course
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Corpus Christi, TX

Coastal Texas golf, deep-sea fishing, and beach-bar nights

Deep-Sea / Bay Fishing Charter · full day · $125–$300/pp
Waves crash on a rocky coastline with a golf course.
Fishing

University Place, WA

Play the 2015 U.S. Open links on the shores of Puget Sound

Puget Sound Fishing Charter · half day · $150–$250/pp
Green golf course with ocean and distant hills
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Brewster, WA

The top-ranked links destination hiding in Washington's high desert

Columbia River Jet Boat / Fishing · half day · $120–$220/pp
a golf course at night with the lights on
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Gleneden Beach, OR

Scottish-style coastal links on the central Oregon coast

Salmon River / Bay Fishing Charter · half day · $120–$220/pp
a golf course with a pond and palm trees
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Sisters, OR

Two beloved courses under the Three Sisters in Central Oregon

Cascade Lakes Fly Fishing · half day · $150–$300/pp
a golf course with mountains in the background
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Aptos, CA

MacKenzie's finest work and beach-town golf above Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay Fishing / Whale Watch Charter · half day · $90–$200/pp
Stone stairs overlook a golf course and the ocean coastline.
Fishing

Tri-Cities, WA

Sunny desert golf and big-time wine where the rivers meet

Columbia River Walleye Fishing · half day · $120–$220/pp
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