Saltwater Game Fish

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

Tarpon, one of the most challenging inshore species, ranks high on the bucket list of countless anglers worldwide. Credit: Alex Suescun

A broad variety of saltwater game fish awaits anglers of every persuasion, from weekend afternoon snapper and grouper fishermen looking for a tasty dinner, to the most hard-bitten tournament and competitive anglers on blue water or tidal flats.


Seaworthy offshore boats take their choice among billfish, tuna, kingfish or dolphin, but have no edge on fun and excitement over the inshore game fish angler hunting the shorelines and inshore waters for redfish, snook weakfish or flounder. Saltwater fishing may be simple and economical or time and money intensive, but the challenge and the lure remains the same for anglers at all levels of expertise and commitment.