The Best Beers for a Fishing Trip (in my opinion)

Planning a fishing trip? Don’t forget the brews. Check out our guide to the best beers for fishing—funny, cold, and absolutely essential.

🎣 The Best Beers for Fishing Trips: A Funny & Essential Guide

Let’s be honest: fishing is about more than fish. It’s about sitting in the sun, swapping lies with your buddies, and sipping the right beer while pretending you know what lure you're supposed to be using. If you brought the wrong beer, you might as well have stayed at home.

What Makes a Good Fishing Beer?

You don’t want something too heavy, too fancy, or too hard to pronounce. A good fishing beer should be:

• Light and crisp (you’re drinking outside, not in a wine cave)

• Easy to drink all day (pace yourself, champ)

• Affordable (save that money for tackle and gas)

• Cool factor (the can better look good in your grip for the Instagram story you won’t post)

6 Best Beers to Bring on Your Next Fishing Trip

1. Hamm's 

Tasting notes: Nostalgia, BBQ smoke, and freedom.

Hamm's is a classic for a reason. Cheap, drinkable, and it tastes better next to a tackle box. It doesn’t overthink things—and neither should you.

Pro tip: Spill one in the boat? No big loss. Spill your fancy IPA? Cue the silent funeral.

2. Coors Light

Tasting notes: Glacier runoff and mild regrets.

When those mountains turn blue, you know it’s go-time. Coors Light is basically cold hydration with a buzz. You can drink 4 and still untangle your line. Probably.

Bonus: Can doubles as a temporary worm holder. We’re not proud, but it works.

3. Miller High Life

Tasting notes: Champagne wishes, lakefront dreams.

It’s not just a beer—it’s the Champagne of Beers. This one’s for the guy who packs a folding chair with cup holders and back support.

Vibe: Reflecting on life as the bobber drifts by. No bites, but lots of thoughts.

4. Any IPA

Tasting notes: Citrus, pine, and overwhelming confidence.

There’s always one guy with a cooler full of IPAs. Bold move. One or two and you’re philosophizing about fish rights. But hey, it’s beer with a punch, and sometimes that’s exactly what the day needs.

Warning: Not boat-nap approved. ABV levels are high enough to knock you overboard (this one is 9.0, liquid sleep).

5. Uncle Randy’s Homebrew

Tasting notes: Mystery and bad decisions.

He brought a jar. He said "it’s beer-ish." You trusted him. Next thing you know, you’re dancing with a fish on Snapchat. Homemade brew is always a wildcard, but it’s tradition, and traditions matter.

Drink with caution. Or don't. Either way, it's going to be a story.

Bonus: The Wildcard Beer That Might Be Moonshine

Every trip has that one rogue beverage. Whether it’s a "special" cooler concoction or a forgotten bottle from last season, it’s usually consumed after the fish stop biting and the storytelling begins. Proceed with caution. Or gusto. Your call.

Final Thoughts: Beer, Bait, and Belly Laughs

Fishing is as much about camaraderie and kickin' back as it is about the catch. So pack a variety, keep it cold, and most importantly—don’t forget to enjoy the day, even if the fish ain't biting.

Just remember: the right beer won’t help you catch more fish, but it sure makes missing them a lot more enjoyable.