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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > July 2020 > 8 Ways to Find Good Fishing Spots Near Me This Summer
Fishing can be one of the best ways to social distance outdoors this summer, but it’s important to practice responsible recreation by finding multiple options for good fishing and camping spots.
You might be asking yourself, "Are the fishing and camping spots near me going to be busier?" The answer is that some spots might be busier than usual because more people are spending time outdoors than ever before, but if you use tips like these to locate "good fishing spots near me," you'll have more options available for you and your family.
Use these tips to find a good fishing spot near you, make sure you buy your fishing license, and then get out with the family to catch a few while practicing responsible recreation. The water is open!
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Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, women’s sport fishing advocate, IGFA world record holder, and freshwater guide living in Southwest Florida. Hanson’s written work has appeared in publications such as Florida Game & Fish Magazine, BoatUS Magazine, and USA Today Hunt & Fish. To learn more about her work, visit shefishes2.com or follow her on Instagram @shefishes2.
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