{"id":1094,"date":"2020-05-30T12:16:12","date_gmt":"2020-05-30T12:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/?p=1094"},"modified":"2020-08-24T12:53:34","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T12:53:34","slug":"fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/2020\/05\/30\/fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magic of Fishing and Sunsets In A Social Distancing World"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1095\" style=\"width: 1885px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1095\" src=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-lake-massapoag.jpg\" alt=\"Mighty fine fishing and sunset while practicing social distancing at Lake Massapoag in Sharon, Massachusetts.\" width=\"1885\" height=\"1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-lake-massapoag.jpg 1885w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-lake-massapoag-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-lake-massapoag-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-lake-massapoag-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1885px) 100vw, 1885px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Mighty fine fishing and a sunset while practicing social distancing at Lake Massapoag in Sharon, Mass.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It sounds like the makings of a country song but the combination of good fishing, a sunset and social distancing can help make the most out of a crummy 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fauci won&#8217;t have the data on fishing and sunsets as a means to be happy with social distancing but the inner medicinal qualities of this wellness protocol will surely purify the heart and soul. Especially if it&#8217;s in New England with its beautiful lakes, ponds, rivers and coastal waters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1096\" style=\"width: 1885px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1096\" src=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing.jpg\" alt=\"Finding peace and solitude at beautiful Lake Massapoag in Sharon. Mass.\" width=\"1885\" height=\"1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing.jpg 1885w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fishing-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1885px) 100vw, 1885px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Finding peace and solitude at beautiful Lake Massapoag in Sharon.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The great thing is, anyone can enjoy this scene. Unlike resorts and major attractions, sunsets don&#8217;t charge for your humble presence. What you get in return for this free offering from Mother Nature: Inspiration, awe and endless scenery. Additionally, fishing doesn&#8217;t require age, fitness or financial requirements. As long as you&#8217;re patient, the chance to truly unwind and relax in a quiet place could result in finding a favorite new &#8220;vacation&#8221; activity. And with no lines, except on the fishing rod, of course.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1315\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sunset-at-lake-massapoag.jpg\" alt=\"Seeing beyond the trees at Lake Massapoag in Sharon, Mass.\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sunset-at-lake-massapoag.jpg 960w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sunset-at-lake-massapoag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sunset-at-lake-massapoag-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seeing beyond the trees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Added benefit: If you catch fish from a clean source of water, you&#8217;ll be bringing home a healthy dose of omega 3s. Many researchers state that these unique fatty acids promote healthy, brain and vision.<\/p>\n<p>So unplug, see a beautiful world through sunsets and take up a new activity at waters close to home!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor&#8217;s note:<\/strong> For the latest state agency COVID-19 updates for fishing and boating-related activities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takemefishing.org\/how-to-fish\/fishing-resources-events\/state-agency-covid-19-updates\/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Like this post? Share it on Pinterest!<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1313\" src=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sunset-pinterest-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sunset-pinterest-graphic.jpg 735w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sunset-pinterest-graphic-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sunset-pinterest-graphic-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><a data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-count=\"above\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitingnewengland.com%2Fblog-photo-tour%2F2020%2F05%2F30%2Ffishing%2F&#038;media=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitingnewengland.com%2Fblog-photo-tour%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F05%2Fsunset-pinterest-graphic.jpg&#038;description=Next%20stop%3A%20great%20sunsets%20and%20fishing%20not%20too%20far%20from%20Boston%2C%20Mass.t\"><\/a><script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional reading:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gameandfishmag.com\/editorial\/2018-new-england-family-fishing-destinations\/191170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best family-friendly places to fish in New England<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charliemoore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet Charlie Moore, get local tips from The Mad Fisherman<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-photo-tour\/2020\/04\/21\/maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine travel dreams from the couch in a Coronavirus world<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitingnewengland.com\/woodmans-essex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This landmark seafood shack in Essex, Mass. reportedly invented the fried clam in 1916<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitingnewengland.com\/lobstah-on-a-roll-salem-boston.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discovering a five-foot long lobster roll at a tiny Boston storefront<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It sounds like the makings of a country song but the combination of good fishing, a sunset and social distancing can help make the most out of a crummy 2020. 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