Fishing and Family Ranch Vacations

Fishing is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable ways to spend your time while practicing the Art of Relaxation. It helps to clear your mind, but it also provides you with something on which you can focus. And it only becomes more enjoyable when you take your kids along with you.

Family vacations offer one of the best opportunities to introduce your child to fishing, and several of the dude ranch locations offer the perfect place to do so. Although the types of fish living on or near these ranches vary from one location to the next, most ranches will harbor at least one species that is a great target for young anglers.

But, understand that kids rarely enjoy sitting on a dock all day, staring at a bobber – they want to catch fish. So, it is important to be successful on this initial fishing trip to ensure that your child comes away smiling. Fortunately, Outdoor Empire put together a comprehensive plan for fishing with your kids, that’ll help you maximize your chances of having a successful afternoon on the water.

Start your kiddo out fishing at one of these DRA Dude Ranches:

Paradise Ranch Wyoming

Celebrating 100 years of FUN in 2007. Tucked away in the scenic Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. Luxury log cabins with fireplaces, outdoor decks & spacious living rooms.

Hubbard’s Six Quarter Circle Ranch Montana

A working cattle ranch with upscale accommodations and food featuring a very personalized riding program that includes daily cattle drives, scenic trail rides, and the chance to canter through our alpine meadows.

Lone Mountain Ranch Montana

Endless recreational possibilities at this historic ranch offering horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, fly fishing and Outdoor Youth Adventures just 18 miles from Yellowstone National Park. Comfortable log cabins with western furnishings.

Red Horse Mountain Ranch Idaho

Located on 300,000 acres, the ranch is a 1.5-hour drive from the Spokane International Airport, near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Full-service, all-inclusive vacation is available from June through October.

4UR Colorado

The top choice of five generations of returning guests, the 4UR Ranch is one of the most outstanding guest ranch experiences in the Rocky Mountain West. With a personalized horsemanship program to fit any riding ability, a complete children’s program, and superior amenities, this 3000-acre ranch offers a great experience for the whole family.

Three Bars Ranch British Columbia, Canada

Three Bars Guest Ranch The adventure ranch of the Canadian Rockies invites you to experience the ultimate horseback riding vacation. Located just south of Banff National Park, Three Bars Ranch offers the most diverse vacation activities available anywhere. Voted Canada’s #1 Dude Ranch in 2012.

Family vacations offer one of the best opportunities to introduce your child to fishing, and several dude ranch locations offer the perfect place to do so.