Follow the fiercest fish on the flats with renowned guide Fred "Eagle Eyes" Rolle. Crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches will inspire you to lounge a little, but the rod-bending action of bonefishing will keep you on your toes. Located just 48 miles off the shore of South Florida, Bimini Bay Resort and Casino also offers plenty of postfishing fun. Suites from $250; fishing, $300 for a half day. (242) 347-2900, www.biminibayresort.com


St. Michaels, Maryland
Catch of the Day: striped bass
Besides massages, Five Gables Inn and Spa (about two hours south of Baltimore) also offers a chance to rendezvous with rockfish (as locals call them) in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Board the Huntress, which uses tandem rigs to simulate a two-bait fish. When a striper hits, hold on - they can weigh more than 50 pounds. $625 for two nights and a fishing excursion for two. (877) 466-0100, www.fivegables.com

Bermuda
Catch of the Day: blue marlin
Sunbathers love the pink-sand beaches of this 21-mile-long island, but fishermen know that its warm waters harbor a horde of hearty sea creatures. That's why the island hosts the annual Big Game Classic (www.bermudabiggameclassic.com) in July, a three-day big-fish team event. Blue marlin are plentiful, and anxious anglers can access them with the help of a guide like skipper Russell Young and his 43-foot vessel, Sea Wolfe. A half-day excursion, $850. (484) 266-0233, www.sportfishbermuda.com

La Riviera Maya, Mexico
Catch of the Day: blue marlin