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Indian River County Named Top Summer Fishing Destination in the Country by Fishing Booker

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Indian River County is home to some of the most sought-after game fish in the world. Fishing Booker cites the variety of freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities along the Treasure Coast.

Indian River County - Tuesday June 21, 2022: Fishing Booker, the world’s largest platform for booking fishing trips, has compiled a list of the top summer fishing destinations in the US for 2022, and Indian River County has come out on top.

Indian River County is home to some of the most sought-after game fish in the world. Fishing Booker cites the variety of freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities along the Treasure Coast. From Blue Cypress Lake west of Fellsmere, and all along the Atlantic coast from Sebastian to Vero Beach, anglers can fish for bass, snook, tarpon, redfish, flounder, snappers, groupers, sharks, mahi mahi, tuna, and marlin.

The number of fishing tournaments also helped boost the County's ranking, including the First Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament, a new tournament this year sponsored by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.

Fishing Booker also took note of the Sebastian Fishing Museum, and the number of high quality restaurants , as well as pristine beaches and crystal clear waters.

The full list of the top 10 US Summer Fishing Destinations for 2022 can be found below.

  1. Indian River County, FL
  2. Hilton Head Island, SC
  3. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  4. Rockland, ME
  5. Grapevine, TX
  6. Wichita, KS
  7. Fish Lake, UT
  8. Three Forks, MT
  9. Westport, WA
  10. Haleiwa, HI

FishingBooker is the world's largest platform for connecting anglers and fishing guides, with over 30,000 fishing trips available in more than 2,000 destinations worldwide.