1.      "A River Runs Through It"

This movie, directed by Robert Redford, is practically a love letter to fly-fishing. It’s a coming-of-age tale, about life, family, and of course fishing. It’s a timeless classic that any fisherman should have in their collection.

2.      “Gone Fishin”

This comedic tale starring Danny Glover and Joe Pesci follows the duo as they make their way through the Florida Everglades. While they enjoy fishing, they are anything but good at it.

3.      “The Perfect Storm"

This fictionalized version of a true tale weaves the story of a crew of commercial fisherman aboard the “Andrea Gail. The unfortunate men got caught in the 1991’s “storm of the century” while fishing in the Atlantic.  George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Diane Lane star in this heart-pounding flick.

4.      “The Old Man and the Sea”

Anthony Quinn stars in the 1990 version as Santiago, the fisherman who is on a quest to catch one feisty Marlin. In the process, he enters a life-or-death fight with the surrounding sharks who try to foil him from getting his trophy home.

5.      “On Golden Pond”

This classic American drama starring Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn tells the tale of an older couple who spend their summers by a lake called Golden Pond. In the movie they come to terms with their lives and enjoy the simple pleasures of fishing on Golden Pond.

6.      “The Shipping News”

Kevin Spacey stars in this drama based on the novel of the same name. Spacey plays, Quoyle,  a columnist for a local newspaper owned by a local fisherman. Quoyle soon discovers his family’s secret past, rebuilds his life, and learns about the art of sea craft.