Camera Recommendations?

[YoungBuck1]

I'm thinking about getting a new camera. I would love to get a nice SLR. I would love to use it when i'm fishing to take some better quality pics of fish but also of my surroundings (mountains, river, etc.) I realize SLRs for the most part are pretty big so that might be a problem but I really want something that's durable. Any suggestions? Someone suggested a Rebel. Any information would be a great help!