Striped bass recruitment numbers
Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass in Peril
Environmental concerns and consecutive years of poor recruitment have led to a steady decline in the population.
SeaWard on-boat fish cleaning table.
Best Fish Processing Gear for Fishermen
Gear to outfit your galley and home kitchen to yield the best-tasting fillets from your next fishing expedition.
Grady-White 340 Express running at sea
Grady-White Express 340
The Grady-White Express 340 offers a smooth ride with great stability and an impressive amount of fishability.
Roosterfish as part of the IGFA slam
How to Fish for Five IGFA Grand Slams
Up for a fishing challenge? For the best shot at scoring an IGFA Grand Slam, head to one of these destinations.
Mag Bay 38 Center Console offshore

Mag Bay 38 Center Console

The Mag Bay 38 Center Console mixes characteristic looks with an efficient ride and a wealth of amazing fishing features.

Large tuna on a boat

The Catch of a Lifetime

A trip to Casa Del Golfo with Salt Water Sportsman Adventures to fish the wild, untouched coastlines of El Salvador.

Fishing Boats

2026 Fishing Boat Buyers Guide

Welcome to the Fishing Boat Buyers Guide, now in its 13th edition. Over the past 12 years, we have delivered in these pages highlights from the best fishing-boat builders. This year is no different, with 18 models for inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing.
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Fishing Boat Reviews

Thinking about buying a boat? Salt Water Sportsman is here to help, with an extensive library of fishing boat reviews. The reviews offer every fishing boat model’s specifications, plus a breakdown of the layout, and detailed descriptions of the usability, fishability, and conveniences.
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Game Fish

Saltwater Game Fish

Learn tips and tactics for catching some of the most popular game fish.
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Dolphin

Illustration of a Gulf Flounder

Flounder

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Redfish

Illustration of a sailfish.

Sailfish

Illustration of a spotted sea trout.

Seatrout

Illustration of a striped bass.

Striped Bass

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Tarpon

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Tuna

Game Fish

How-To

How-To

Gear

Gear

Travel

Travel

Videos

Saltwater Fishing Videos

Watch and learn the tricks, skills and techniques you need to be a more versatile and successful angler.
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