Yes, she really did catch that monster largemouth. It's hard to tell who's more surprised, Jan or the fish, but Jan sure won the fight. The fish are not only large, they are plentiful, and come in a surprisingly broad range of species. Further, you can fish in your choice of lakes, rivers, and creeks, all in the same day. There are numerous public access points with plenty of parking on most waters.
Crowds are rare.
Knowledgeable guides, friendly tackle shop owners, and service oriented resort operators are all as plentiful as the fish. Most sell licenses and give away truly helpful tips on technique and hotspots. You can catch rainbow, brown, brook, and Cutthroat. Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, Stripers, Hybrids, and Whites. Black and White Crappie, Walleye, Bluegill, Redear, Ozark Bass, Shadow Bass, Channel Cat, Blue Cat, and Flathead Cat are all common catches.