Top Lakes of the USA

Six of America's best boating lakes -- Tahoe, Travis, the Ozarks, Smith Mountain, Cumberland, and Havasu. Real marinas, real fishing spots, real reviews.

This adventure has 6 stages.

Stage 1: Lake Tahoe Boating — Powerboating, sailing, and scenic cruises on one of the clearest, deepest alpine lakes in North America -- straddling the California/Nevada border in the Sierra Nevada.. Quests include: Emerald Bay State Park, Fallen Leaf Lake, Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay), Eagle Falls, 🎣 Cast a Line at Camp Richardson Marina, 🏊 Jump Off a Boat Into Tahoe, and more.

Stage 2: Lake Travis Boating — Wakeboarding, ski boats, and party-cove culture on Austin's favorite Colorado River reservoir, lined with marinas and cliff-side lake houses.. Quests include: 🎣 Fish the Docks at Lakeway Marina, 🚤 Ski or Wakeboard Behind a Boat, 🏖️ Find a Sandbar Cove to Anchor In, 🌇 Watch the Sunset From the Bow, 🍹 Dock-and-Dine at a Lakeside Restaurant, 🏞️ Spot the Cliffs Along the Shoreline, and more.

Stage 3: Lake of the Ozarks Boating — 1,100+ miles of shoreline and legendary Midwest boating culture around the Bagnell Dam strip -- one of Missouri's premier lake destinations.. Quests include: 🎣 Cast a Line at Buddy's Harbor Marina, 🚤 Cruise the Bagnell Dam Strip by Water, 🏝️ Anchor in a Cove for an Afternoon Swim, 🎣 Fish for Crappie or Bass, 🌉 Pass Under One of the Lake's Bridges, 🍔 Dock at a Lakeside Bar or Grill, and more.

Stage 4: Smith Mountain Lake Boating — A Blue Ridge foothills reservoir with 500 miles of shoreline, regarded as one of Virginia's top boating and bass-fishing lakes.. Quests include: Mitchell's Point Marina, ⛵ Spot a Sailboat Racing Across the Lake, 🌄 Watch the Sun Set Behind the Mountains, 🏖️ Find a Quiet Cove for a Swim, 🎣 Fish for the Lake's Famous Striped Bass, 🚤 Cruise the Blue Ridge Shoreline, and more.

Stage 5: Lake Cumberland Boating — One of the largest reservoirs east of the Mississippi, famous for houseboating culture and some of Kentucky's best lake fishing, including record striped bass.. Quests include: State Dock, 🛥️ Spend a Day on a Rental Houseboat, 🏞️ Explore the Lake's Endless Coves, 🎣 Fish for Record-Setting Striped Bass, 💦 Cliff-Jump or Rope-Swing Into the Water, 🌌 Stargaze From the Deck After Dark, and more.

Stage 6: Lake Havasu Boating — A Colorado River reservoir famous for its boating culture, personal watercraft scene, and the relocated London Bridge landmark on its shore.. Quests include: Lake Havasu Marina, 🌉 Cruise Past the Relocated London Bridge, 🏖️ Anchor at a Sandy Beach, 🎣 Fish for Striped Bass or Largemouth, 🛶 Try Paddleboarding or Kayaking, 🌵 Take In the Desert-Meets-Water Scenery at Sunset, and more.