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Any forest is a great place to find fish. They are easy to catch, no climbing necessary. They are everywhere. All forests have downed trees and wind blown limbs. They provide weather worn root balls as well. You'll have plenty of selections. You can't beat the price either. If you can get permission from a local, state or national park, all the better. Your fish now becomes a story fish.
Stacks of fire wood will always yield interesting fish. I split forks where there is highly figured wood which make unique and high value fish. If green it can take several years to season or your fish may have cracks. Cracks are ok depending on a persons perspective. A crack in wood can mean "character".
Ocean beaches are a prime area to find enough fish for a life time. Driftwood abounds. Tides constantly cover some shore lines with wood so aplenty it doesn't take long to have all you need. Many surprises are in store because the wood can float in from anywhere in the world. On the US Northwest coast the wood can be at sea for years finding its way across the Pacific.
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Lumber mills all over the country typically have huge piles of scrap waiting for a chipping contractor. This pile is massive and would yield by itself more than 1/2 dozen fish makers a life time of material. It will wind up in yards and gardens as decorative mulch.
Lumber yards are fine for finding fish with the down side that you have to pay. There are so many fish to pick up I really do not see much need to pay for material. Lowes, Home Depot, your local lumber yard all have inexpensive woods acceptable for making fish.
Rivers, lakes and streams always have stacked up dead wood full of fish waiting to be saved. A fun alternative way to fish. You can actually fish for live fish while looking for the real deal...... tree fish. Too much fun. One problem! Samuel Johnson said "going to sea is like being in jail with a chance of drowning". Dry land fishing in trees is definitely more safe.