Fishing the Mississippi: Your Guide to a Bountiful Catch

Fishing on the Mississippi River is a great way to get the family together and create memories to last a lifetime. Catching anything from the smallest tuna to the largest bass fish it is a way to spend treasured time with your family and friends. Take along a cooler with drinks and snacks for a day filled with fun and laughter. Canoeing, kayaking, boating, and fishing. All of these actvities and more are featured here on the Mississippi River for those who love being outdoors and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The variety of activities are endless. Spend the day walking along the riverbank watching the fish jump, the boaters glide along and children learning to fish for the first time. Your family will become closer, enjoy the time spent together and want to return again and again. Watch a spectacular sunset down by the riverbanks. Remember to pack your safety gear–life jackets, bug repellent and sunscreen, as well as liquids to stay hydrated throughout the day. There are many places to camp overnight that include laundry facilities and restrooms. You can park your vehicle in a secured parking area and walk to the campgrounds, play areas and boat docks or just walk along the Mississippi River and enjoy the view. A gift shop on site has postcards, snacks, drinks, sunscreen and souvenirs for your day of fun in the sun. Many people return year after year to enjoy the river’s beauty and serenity. Marvel at the sights surrounding this beautiful area, the river bank and all its’ magnificence. You may want to extend your stay for one or more days. That is how rested and relaxed you will feel coming to the Mighty Mississippi River. She will give you memories to last a lifetime.