Celebrities You Didn’t Know Are Hooked on Fishing
Forget about parting the night away in Vegas… It turns out that there are lots of US stars who actually prefer to trade bright lights for fishing boats whenever they can. And it’s not just country singers either. Even hip-hop icons and Hollywood A-listers are finding the thrill of a tight line and a gentle breeze to be the best antidote to the chaos of their everyday lives.
So grab your tackle box and immerse yourself in the tales of celebrities who prefer fishing over the red carpet.
Brad Pitt
It’s not really any surprise that Brad Pitt, the star of A River Runs Through It, actually fell in love with fishing for real while on set. After he played a fly-fishing prodigy in the 1992 classic, he actually found himself returning to the water for the very same reasons his character did—for peace, quiet, and a connection with nature.
Today, he’s a massive fan of fly fishing in Montana, where he even owns property and has been spotted casting a few lines. According to Outdoor Life, that role in the movie has hooked him for life!
Chris Pratt
We might best know action star Chris Pratt for outrunning dinosaurs and trying to save the galaxy with trees and talking raccoons, but in reality, it turns out he’d actually rather be on a fishing boat than a movie set any day. The Guardians of the Galaxy hero often posts pictures of himself fishing on his social media channels.
Pratt has even said in interviews that fishing helps him unwind from all the pressures of Hollywood, giving him a simple pleasure that reconnects him to his Washington State roots. According to Field & Stream, he calls fishing ‘one of the best ways to clear your head and stay grounded’.
Jimmy Buffett
There aren’t many artists out there who can capture the laid-back spirit of life on the water like the late, great Jimmy Buffett. While it was Margaritaville that made him a global icon, his happiest days were the ones he spent chasing sailfish and tuna in the Florida Keys. He even owned his fishing boat called Last Mango.
For Parrotheads (his most loyal fans), he was the ultimate ambassador of fishing as a lifestyle—and not just as a pastime either.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Dwayne Johnson usually has a schedule that’s jam-packed with filming blockbuster movies and signing brand deals, but when he’s off the clock, you’ll likely find him out on a private lake or dock, with his rod (fishing) in hand.
The Rock actually even owns a farm in Virginia where he has a lake stocked with largemouth bass, where he catches and releases giants whenever he just needs to switch off.
Those who follow him online might even have caught him on Instagram showing off his catches – and using fishing as a way to teach his kids about patience and being respectful of nature. He even once joked that if he weren’t acting, he’d probably be running a bait shop somewhere warm.
Post Malone
Post Malone is probably better known for his face tattoos and big chart hits rather than his early mornings in waders, but the Texan rapper has surprised us all by showing off his love for fishing. You might think he’d be someone who’s more at home in a casino playing Big Bass slot and trying to hook money rather than fish… but you’d be very wrong! When he’s not performing for thousands, he’s back home in Utah, casting lines at sunrise.
In fact, he once told Rolling Stone that the reason he loves fishing is because it reminds him of childhood—and it’s one of the few places he can go without being recognized or harassed by people.
Casting Into Calm
Fishing may seem a whole world away from stadiums and movie sets, but that’s the whole point. It’s generally the one place where they can drop their guard, be themselves, and forget about the crazy world of the rich and famous. A rod and reel… just the basics. No cameras, no crowds, just water, patience, and maybe a cold drink or two.
