Category: Fishing

A day spent catching salmon is always considered a great day for anglers. And although Alaska is famous for its salmon fishing, there are many places in the United States that offer world-class salmon fishing. If you’ve been looking to plan that picture-perfect salmon fishing trip in your Four Wheel Camper, we’ve got all the best recommendations for you!  Here’s a guide to some of the best spots across the country. 1. Alaska This one shouldn’t surprise anyone! When it comes to salmon fishing, Alaska is unparalleled. With its vast wilderness and pristine waters, it’s a haven for salmon enthusiasts. A road trip up to Alaska in your pop up truck camper is a once-in-a-lifetime trip we always recommend.  2. Read More…

A fishing camping trip is something everyone should do in their lifetime – whether an avid angler or someone simply looking for a unique adventure.  We’ve already covered the best rivers in the United States to fly fish, and now it’s time to cover the details! When heading out on a fishing trip in your Four Wheel Camper, here is our full guide & what to pack:  What to Pack on a Fly Fishing Camping Trip  What to Pack For Clothing  The first step to packing for a fly fishing trip is to research where you are going. Will it be a hot, muggy summer fly-fishing trip? Are you heading to rivers in the chilled air of fall? Climate and Read More…

Many of those in our 4×4 camper community love to pack their fishing gear on trips. Lucky for us, there are an unbelievable number of great fly fishing spots in the United States, from lake fishing in the Midwest to fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains. If you’re an avid fisherman who is looking for the best place to set up camp and cast your fly fishing pole for a few days, we’ve curated a list of the best rivers to fly fish in the United States!  Best Rivers to Fly Fish In the U.S. 1. Clark Fork River, Montana The Clark Fork River is a section of the Columbia River and spans 310 miles between Idaho and Montana. The Read More…

In the deep cold of Minnesota winter, Ken Barry takes his Four Wheel Camper to frozen lakes and goes ice fishing.  How he stays warm and comfortable is an important lesson for anyone interested in extreme winter camping. As snowbirds who drive south the moment we smell cold, the mere idea of driving onto a frozen lake to ice fish sends chills through us big enough to set off distant seismographs. Of course, we weren’t always so thin-skinned.  Just a few years ago we lived in Pennsylvania, and we were quite accustomed to the annual wintery onslaught.  What’s that weatherman?  Snowmageddon?  Snowpocalypse?  Snow-my-goodness?  Snow-what!  Bring it. The lesson here is simple.  Be very careful with snowbirding.  Once you fly south Read More…