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This North Carolina Fishing Lodge Ranked 2nd Best In America

How can you not be hooked on fishing? You are in the great outdoors, near or on a body of water and you might just get the thrill of a…

North Carolina fishing lodge

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How can you not be hooked on fishing? You are in the great outdoors, near or on a body of water and you might just get the thrill of a lifetime snagging a big fish. This North Carolina fishing lodge ranked 2nd best in America by the experts. And it is not far at all from the Charlotte area.

This North Carolina Fishing Lodge Ranked 2nd Best In America

USA Today revealed their annual top 10 best spots for fishing across the United States. This was voted on by readers from the "remote Alaskan wilderness to the warm waters of the South". And of all the fishing lodges from all over the country, one in North Carolina made the list.

Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina ranked 2nd best in America on this best list according to our source The Charlotte Observer. The report in USA Today says this about the resort, "“At Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, you can fish on private or public waters during half- and full-day trips, complete with gear and pro instruction at the Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains".

Here Is What The Experts Had To Say

USA Today had more to say about the Blowing Rock Resort, “Fly fish in mountain streams, cast on the private lake, or explore nearby rivers and streams. There’s also tennis and pickleball, indoor swimming, hiking trails, fitness classes, and a restaurant with waterfront dining.” My daughter and I stayed at Chetola Resort over Mother's Day and we can't wait to go back to fish. And here is a plus if you are an animal lover, the resort is pet friendly.

North Carolina fishing

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This North Carolina fishing lodge ranked 2nd best in America according to the experts at USA Today. And it is the only fishing lodge in both North Carolina and South Carolina that made the prestigious list. To lean more, get all the details from 10best.usatoday.com right here.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.