By Laura Baginski

Whether you're an avid angler who lives to fish or a novice entranced by the idea of battling it out with a wily trout, there's a fishing trip to suit your interests. Once you've decided where you want to go (will it be deep-sea fishing in Mexico or fly fishing in Montana?), next you need to figure out how much time you want to spend fishing and what kind of accommodations you'd prefer. The following should help you sort through the options:

Luxury Lodge
The ultimate in fishing trips, lodge-based excursions cater to anglers looking for some pampering. The schedule goes pretty much like this: wake up early, fish all day, eat gourmet meal prepared by world-class chef, discuss the fish you caught or the one that got away, sleep, repeat. A guide typically captains the boat from your lodge and takes you out to fishing hot spots. Both novices and seasoned pros will benefit from the tips on technique and form that a guide can offer. Depending on your location, fishing may be the only option, so be prepared to fish and fish...and fish. For anglers who can't stand to be away from the water for more than a minute, some trips offer accommodations aboard luxurious houseboats and riverboats.

Back to Nature
For anglers on a budget or for those who enjoy being at one with the wilderness, camping is the way to go. Venture out on guided day trips to rivers and streams teeming with fish, then return in the evening for some shore fishing or relaxing around the campfire. Some trips offer travel by horseback to secluded locales, with pack mules carrying your gear. On camping-based trips, accommodations vary from traditional tents to permanent canvas tents on raised platforms. Guides prepare all your meals, so you can sit back and recount past fishing adventures with your new fishing buddies.

Multisport
You like to fish, but your family is another story. They'd rather snorkel, hike, raft... anything but fish. Not to worry: Take a trip that combines fishing with other activities in a destination offering something for everyone. The angler in the family can spend the day fishing the Zambezi, then meet up with the rest of the group later for a nocturnal safari. Or if you're not an avid angler but would like to try your hand at fly fishing, a multisport vacation of hiking, rafting, and fly-fishing instruction gives you a chance to get your feet wet, so to speak.

Laura Baginski is iExplore's Editor.