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The Best Fishing Towns in America
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Tahlequah, Okla.
The Multi-Species Southern Municipality
Eastern Oklahoma is one of the most diverse fishing regions in America. Around the town of Tahlequah, you'll find what you'd expect: prime largemouth bass fishing lakes (like Tenkiller to the south, and Gibson to the northwest), as well as some pleasant surprises, like trout fishing, and exceptional smallmouth bass fishing in the Illinois River. Add catfish, white bass, striped bass, crappie, and carp into the mix, and you get the picture. Lake Tenkiller is a gem. Its waters are remarkably clear, and its 130-mile shoreline is picturesque. Tahlequah is a friendly place, capital of the Cherokee Nation, home to Northeastern State University and a strong outdoors-connected community. The town bills itself as being in the heart of Oklahoma's "Green Country" and it's hard to argue against the natural beauty and relatively mild climate. Whether you're thinking about sinking new roots, or just passing through, it's worth checking out.
The Multi-Species Southern Municipality
Eastern Oklahoma is one of the most diverse fishing regions in America. Around the town of Tahlequah, you'll find what you'd expect: prime largemouth bass fishing lakes (like Tenkiller to the south, and Gibson to the northwest), as well as some pleasant surprises, like trout fishing, and exceptional smallmouth bass fishing in the Illinois River. Add catfish, white bass, striped bass, crappie, and carp into the mix, and you get the picture. Lake Tenkiller is a gem. Its waters are remarkably clear, and its 130-mile shoreline is picturesque. Tahlequah is a friendly place, capital of the Cherokee Nation, home to Northeastern State University and a strong outdoors-connected community. The town bills itself as being in the heart of Oklahoma's "Green Country" and it's hard to argue against the natural beauty and relatively mild climate. Whether you're thinking about sinking new roots, or just passing through, it's worth checking out.
Photo courtesy of: Lake Tenkiller Visitor's Bureau.
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