America is hooked on fishing \u2014 interest has been bubbling amongst hobbyists across the U.S., even beyond the pandemic as a way of \u201csocial fishtancing.\u201d<\/p>
So, which states are full of hungry fish or will leave you floundering for a bite?<\/p>
To mark National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 24, Lawn Love<\/a> ranked 2022\u2019s Best and Worst States for Fishing. <\/p> We compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on community interest, access to gear and bait shops, license affordability, and proximity to water sources among 22 total metrics. <\/p> See if your state sank or swam in our ranking and analysis below, and find a couple of fishing destinations to add to your bucket list while you\u2019re at it. <\/p> In this article<\/h3>