Have you tried saltwater fishing? If so, what spots provide the best saltwater fishing in the US?
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Most anglers are used to freshwater fishing. It is easy and does not require any expensive fishing equipment. However, if you want adventurous and entertaining fishing you should try saltwater fishing.
Exploring this type of fishing is easy as America is not lacking in saltwater fishing spots.
Fishing, as a hobby, provides an opportunity to unwind and do something enjoyable either by yourself or with a group of friends. Every angler out there has a favorite fishing spot. Probably a river or lake near their home. But visiting the same time each time you go fishing can be quite boring and lacking in adventure.
One way to have a new fishing experience is to go to a saltwater fishing spot. The following are the best fishing destinations in the US:
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1. Florida Keys
The southern coast of the sunshine state is a fishing paradise. The Keys feature a 125-mile arc of islands where commercial fishing and recreational fishing is done all year long.
Five of the most sought-after fish by recreational anglers are redfish, bonefish, permit, tarpon, and snook. All these types of fish can be caught in the waters between the Keys and Florida’s mainland.
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To most anglers, a fishing trip to the Keys is not complete without going for a real draw in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Near the Gulf Stream you can catch sailfish, swordfish, and white marlin.
2. Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach, on Florida’s Forgotten Coast is one of the best fishing destinations. Deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is the most popular activity. Still, you can get nice catches by simply casting a line from the piers along the beach or from the shore.
The crystal-clear inshore waters host a variety of species including flounder, tarpon, redfish, and sea trout. For shoreline fishing you can choose a light rod or a surf rod.
In the deep-sea waters of the Gulf, you will catch tuna, cobia, dolphin, King mackerel, and blue marlin. There are several fishing charter operators in Panama City Beach who will provide you with short-term and long-term fishing charters.
3. Galveston, Texas
Galveston is an island that separates Galveston Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston Bay is popular for producing extra-large kingfish and red snapper.
At Galveston you can choose to catch tarpon, redfish, and speckled trout in the Bay. Or catch red snapper, wahoo, sailfish, and king mackerel in the Gulf.
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There are many piers and beaches at this island that make inshore fishing possible. You can also get a charter for fishing in the deep waters.
There are big sharks which you can catch take good photos and release back to the waters. The fishing action at Galveston is all year round.
4. Miami, Florida
The southeastern city in the sunshine state is a haven for sports fishers. The sight of the marinas alone is worth the trip. The fishing boats depart the marinas each morning and head to the Gulf Stream. Here, fishermen check out what the Atlantic Ocean has to offer for the day.
If you do not have a boat, you have nothing to worry about. You can cast a line from the jetties and piers along the beach. The most popular piers are Newport, Government Cut, and Haulover Beach Park Pier.
The most favorite pier for anglers is the Newport fishing pier. It has a length of half a mile and is located at the Sunny Isles Beach in the northern side of the Miami Beach.
5. Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is one of the best fishing spots on the east coast. The Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, and several freshwater rivers meet at this beach. For that reason, there are many fish species that you can catch at Virginia Beach – both freshwater species and deep-sea species.
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The best time to visit this fishing destination is during the striper-fishing season. During this period there are several tournaments the largest being the striper tournament held in January.
If you choose offshore fishing you might catch tuna, marlin, or even a dolphin. Inshore anglers at this spot chase cobia, flounder, red drum, and sea trout.
6. Cape Cod, Massachusetts
If you have ever watched Wicked Tuna on National Geographic, then you know a thing or two about Cape Cod. It is popular for producing extra-large bluefin.
Cape Cod includes several great fishing spots including Buzzards Bay, Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown, and Nantucket. Migratory stripers are common in these locations. Inshore fishing at the Cape provides an opportunity to catch bluefish and striped bass. In the deep waters you will catch cod, sea bass, and lingcod.
7. San Diego, California
On the west coast, the area around San Diego is rich in fish variety. Here, you will catch some of the largest fish.
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Near the shoreline, you will catch spotted bay bass, perch, corbina, bonito, and leopard sharks. You can catch this fish from the pier, or on a surf fishing boat.
For more adventure, head out to the offshores and look for giant tuna. The deep waters at San Diego Bay are one of the best tuna waters in the world. These waters produce world-class bluefin and yellowfin tuna.
8. Venice, Louisiana
Venice is located in southeast Louisiana. It is where the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River Delta meet. This spot is one of the best saltwater fishing spots in the country.
The inshore of the Gulf has trophy fish such as black drum, flounder, redfish, sheepshead, and speckled trout. If you prefer exploring the offshore canyons south into the Gulf, you might catch a dolphin, tuna, marlin, or tuna.
9. Outer Banks, North Carolina
In Outer Banks, South Carolina, you will find some very productive waters for saltwater fishing. Part of Hatteras Island, which serves as a fish highway, forms the eastern section.
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In the off-shore waters, you will find red drum, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and marlin. Near the shores, you can hope to catch a world-class redfish.
Anglers prefer visiting this destination from April to June, and in the fall. During these months you can be sure to catch exhilarating tuna action.
10. Montauk, New York
Montauk is dubbed the ‘Fishing Capital of the World’. That’s probably due to its proximity to one of the largest cities in the world, New York. The large schools of fish passing through as they migrate to Maine make Montauk the most popular fishing destination north of Florida.
The big bass constantly pounding through bait balls near the shore make the water appear to be boiling. Big bass and striped bass are some of the species anglers enjoy catching near the shores. As you cast your line in the water, keep a firm grip on the rod as you are likely to catch a 40-pound bass. For a challenge, head out to the deep waters for rewarding trophies such as big tuna.
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Those are the spots that made our list of top 10 saltwater fishing destinations. What do you think? Did we miss any of your favorite spots? Let us know in the comments section.
