Where is the best place to go for a fly fishing trip to catch trout?

In my state, Missouri, we have state parks that are set up on springs (like Bennett Springs State Park) and they are stocked with trout. The true answer to your question is a long one, but I would say the short answer is:

Either Lake Taneycomo in Branson Missouri, or the White River in Arkansas. Alternatively, small stream fishing is best in one of the afore mentioned state parks.

Good luck, keep a tight line!

My guess would be the Henry's Fork in Idaho

My vote is the St. Joe river in Idaho

It is remote, beautiful and there are some huge westslope cutts hiding out in it.

and you can fish it unguided and still, find great access and catch fish.

The best trout fishing of my life was in Jenny Lake, Colorado and the Jackson Hole area of Wyoming. Both are beautiful scenic areas that offer great fishing. At both places we hired guides, and that was... keep reading →