( CNN ) -- Silently huddled on the water 's edge , waiting hours on end for a hint of action , may not be everyone 's idea of a pleasurable pastime . But the joy of fishing -- much like its catch -- comes in many shapes and sizes . From wrestling ferocious Amazonian amphibians , to casting a reel in the shadow of Cinderella 's Castle , here are our top five aquatic expeditions to expand the mind and get your pulse racing . Pretty fly fishing . A luxury Aspen hotel gives new meaning to the term `` fly-fishing '' by offering helicopter rides over the dramatic Rocky Mountains to a secluded lake . Guests at Colorado 's five-star Little Nell 's Hotel are flown to a private ranch where they can fly-fish for trophy trout . Requiring a gentle touch and the stamina to withstand long hours knee-deep in water , fly-fishing is not for the fainthearted . But instructors are on hand to show beginners the tricks of this historic trade . Those lucky enough to catch a trout can also enjoy it for dinner that night , after learning the secrets of seafood cooking in a class run by the hotel 's chef . Lobster hunting . Called the `` black gold '' of the sea , lobsters are some of the most elusive -- and prized -- catches of the ocean . One of the best places in the world to get up close to these monstrous delicacies is the remote Great Orme coastline in north Wales . The Lobster Safari offers boat trips beside the towering cliffs , with on-board marine biologist Carl Davies explaining the process behind catching the elusive creatures in huge traps , known as pots . `` During the trip we haul numerous lobster pots so guests can see them up close and have an opportunity to handle the lobsters -- and for that matter a whole host of other marine creatures also caught in the pots , '' Davies said . `` They can also spot other wildlife , like seabirds , seals , sometimes bottle nosed dolphins and the famous Kashmiri goats that live wild on the Orme . '' Finding the real Nemo . Along with playing catch and learning to ride a bike , fishing has long been viewed as a defining parent-child bonding experience . But if the promise of the great outdoors and quality time with the folks is n't enough to lure youngsters outside , perhaps Disney World is . Along with magical rides and stage shows , the Florida theme park also offers waterways teeming with bass . Families can cast their rods against the backdrop of Cinderella 's Castle , all with the help of angling experts . During the 1960s , more than 70,000 bass fingerlings were released into the Magic Kingdom 's Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon and left to grow and breed undisturbed for almost 20 years . Today , guests can try their luck catching the adult fish , weighing up to 6.5 kilograms . Amazon adventure . When it comes to ferocious fish , the South American peacock bass did n't earn the nickname `` freshwater bully '' for nothing . With its striking green and gold coloring , aggressive nature , and hefty size , catching the Amazonian fish can often appear as a spectacular wrestling match between man and beast . But fearless fishermen can try their hand at the action from the comfort of a traditional three-deck river boat , while meandering down Brazil 's exotic waterways . `` The peacock bass is undoubtedly the world 's most aggressive , hard-fighting freshwater fish , '' said Steve Townson , director of the Black Water Explorer expedition . `` When a peacock bass slams a topwater lure , it 's like a bomb going off . '' A real pearler . Nestled in between the windswept mountains of Ireland 's west coast , lies the dramatic Killary Harbor -- a breathtaking 16-kilometer fjord , plunging 45-meters deep below the surface . The piercing blue glacial fjord is also home to one of the largest -- and cleanest -- collections of shellfish in Europe . Guests at the nearby 1830s-era Delphi Lodge country house can cruise along the spectacular waterway in a speedboat , stopping at the historic oyster and mussel farms dotted along its rim . The day trip includes farming demonstrations and a chance to sample the freshly cooked produce with a glass of the nation 's iconic drink -- Guinness .
A look at the top one fishing expeditions from across the world . Includes hunting for ferocious peacock bass in Disney World 's , while aboard traditional riverboat . Perfect opportunity for family bonding at five of Amazon lakes . Not just fish , but lobsters , mussels and oysters also on the menu at Amazonian hotspots .