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    Angler holding a large, colorful male Atlantic salmon with a pronounced kype

Fish Caught | One Lap Around

Why I’m fishing every country

Fish Caught One Lap Around is a page dedicated to my quest to catch a fish in every country I visit (I’ll keep a side count of each species too). The idea was born from my passion for fishing, my solo motorcycle trip around the world, and my own competitiveness. This challenge will test my skills as an angler (I’m a novice fly fisherman at best), while also helping me accomplish another trip goal: riding in remote areas over populated ones.

Fishing began for me as a small child. Some years I fish a lot; others barely at all. My love for being on the water, and trying to outsmart the fish never diminishes. Though the majority of my fishing is done on a bait caster, I’ve chosen a fly rod for the challenge and the beauty of it. Catching a fish on a fly is just so special.

This Fish Caught: One Lap Around list is just one of many I plan to keep. From miles hiked to the specific disc golf courses played, you can find all the statistics for the curious traveler on our main Adventure Counts Page.

The List

Fish I hope to interact with

There are not many fish in North America I haven’t caught that I want to. To be honest, the wish list isn’t that long. Plus, if I’m only carrying one fly rod, my options will be somewhat limited. I’m sure there will come a point where I hire a guide or charter and use their gear; when I do, my options will expand greatly.

In each country, my route is shaped by access to water. I’m deliberately seeking out streams and rivers where I can cast flies, often in places well off the main roads. My goal for Fish Caught One Lap Around is simple: catch a fish in every country I visit..

So why “interact” instead of “catch”? The term comes from my friend and Master Maine Fishing Guide, Randy Spencer, who likes to say, “You interacted with fifty fish!” It’s his way of spinning the “Fish Story” to sound more exciting than saying you only caught 20.

If you want to throw some lines or know where the fish are, drop me a note via the Contact page.

  • Cutbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Golden Trout
  • Tiger Trout
  • Cutthroat Trout
  • Bull Trout
  • Tarpon
Hand holding a rainbow trout beside a landing net and rod.
Two anglers standing in a wide river, fly fishing in misty conditions.
Angler holding a brown trout while seated in a raft on a flowing river.
Angler kneeling in shallow water holding a male Atlantic salmon.
Angler holding a smallmouth bass while standing in a boat on open water.
Hand holding a brook trout just above shallow river water.
Angler holding a smallmouth bass while standing in a boat on calm water.
Smallmouth bass held above the water after being caught on a lake.
Rainbow trout held in shallow river water, showing a spotted body and olive-green coloration.
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