Fish
Stories
Fishing Fiction
Chalfoun, Michelle. The Width of the Sea
(2001)
Due to government restrictions, the
closing of a local processing plant, and
a shortage of good catch, it's becoming
impossible to make a living as a
fisherman in John and Chris' New England
town. Desperate, they embark on a
reckless expedition to try to salvage
their way of life.
Duncan, David James. The River Why
(1983)
Duncan's classic fly-fishing novel tells
the story of young Gus Orviston, his
quest for the elusive Pacific steelhead
salmon, and his search for
self-knowledge.
Elkjer, Thom. Hook, Line, and Murder
(1997)
San Francisco reporter Rye Lynx heads to
northern California to research an
article on fly-fishing. The discovery of
a dead art gallery owner there sparks
Rye's investigative urge, and he soon
finds that the dead man was a key
witness in a several-years-old local
murder case. Rye contends with a devious
sheriff, a seductive innkeeper, a chatty
homeless man, and the brawny brother of
the woman wrongly imprisoned for murder.
And of course, there's fishing!
Garlock, Dorothy.
On Tall Pine Lake (2007)
A young woman in 1970s Arkansas is
charmed by the owner of a fishing camp,
but is wary of his potential connections
to several local crimes.
Hefferman, Terry. Fly-fishing Tales: Literary Bait by Angling Authors
(1994)
Eight short stories about fly fishing
from authors including Ernest Hemingway,
Herbert Hoover, and Zane Grey, along
with photographs of the fishing gear and
memorabilia of famed fishermen.
Hemingway, Ernest. The Old Man and the Sea
(1952)
The classic story of an old fisherman
who catches a tremendous fish after a
long run of bad luck, only to lose it to
sharks. The old man's heroic but doomed
struggle is witnessed by a young
admirer.
Hersey, John. Blues
(1987)
Written as a series of conversations
between "the fisherman" and "the
stranger", this book focuses mainly on
fishing for bluefish off the coast of
Cape Cod. Their talks also cover sea
lore, natural history, weather, and
literature.
Heywood, Joseph. The Snowfly: a novel
(2000)
In this novel of suspense, international
intrigue, and fly fishing, UPI reporter
Bowie Rhodes searches for a mythical
creature that attracts trout of
tremendous size.
Houston, Victoria. The Loon Lake
mystery series Houston's mysteries, set
at Loon Lake, Wisconson, feature female
police chief and fly-fishing expert Lew
Ferris and retired dentist Paul "Doc"
Osborne.
Hull, Jeff.
Pale Morning Done: A Novel
A wonderful first novel about fly
fishing and finding home.
Kay, Terry. Valley of Light
(2003)
In 1948, a WWII veteran drifts into a
small North Carolina town and shows an
almost magical talent for fishing. The
town's residents convince him to stay on
and do battle with a legendary bass.
Leitz, David. The Max Addams
fly-fishing series Leitz's mysteries are
set in Northern Vermont, where
proprietor Max Addams has traded his
corporate life for that of proprietor of
the Whitefork fishing lodge. But trouble
seems to follow Max, even to this
idyllic fisherman's paradise.
Maclean, Norman. A River Runs Through It
(1989)
A fictional account of Maclean's own
father and brother and their experiences
fly fishing Montanna's Blackfoot River.
Melville, Herman. Moby Dick
(1851)
The mother of all fishing books. Follow
Ahab and Queequeg on their epic journey
to bring down the white whale.
Compiled by E.
Sathan
January, 2007
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