Inshore Fishing category covers catches, products and news.
Inshore fishing is any fishing that takes place in water up to thirty meters deep. Since the waters are more calm, the requirements for a fishing vessel are less intense, and boats can be very small and basic. In terms of equipment, such as poles, holders, attire, and storage, inshore fishing requires less, as well.
I made a mangrove snapper trip with Capt. Billy Miller and the results were outstanding. We went to some rocky bottom west of Anna Maria in 40 feet and anchored over the highest piece of […]
Even though the hot days of summer fishing are a memory and fall is starting its march toward winter, mid-Atlantic anglers shouldn’t have to take their boats out of the water just yet. The best […]
In an effort to ensure the healthy population of the striped bass in the Mid-Atlantic region, NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) is raising awareness of the federal regulations governing striped bass in the Exclusive […]
For years, Rocky Rice made his living primarily by fishing two of the Bay’s most iconic species: striped bass in the spring and blue crabs much of the summer. But after several years of poor […]
With our country’s 23 coastal states, and over 75,000 miles of coastline, it’s easy to understand America’s fascination with surf fishing. Alaska, Florida and California rank first, second and third for the most coast line, […]
When Don Baugh and Tom Horton decided to circumnavigate the Delmarva Peninsula on kayaks a decade ago, they considered the trip as a birthday present to themselves. Horton, a veteran Bay writer and Bay Journal […]
On the morning of June 10th, angler Maicon Flex Iscas Artificiais caught and released this massive 107 cm Atlantic snook (Centropomus undecimalis) that could earn him the new All-Tackle Length record. Maicon caught the fish […]
For the past 9 years, I’ve been fishing, observing and refining techniques to become a successful angler here in Southwest Florida. Between the seemingly endless mangrove shorelines, oyster bars and grass flats, there is always […]
From the early reports, 2015 is shaping up to be a bonanza year for bluefish (#bluefish) along the Eastern Seaboard. Early spring has seen massive schools of these great gamefish moving into shallow bays from […]
On May 23, 2015 Jon Black was fishing with his friend Ben Chancey, who hosts “Chew On This” TV – a popular online fishing program. Their mission was to catch a giant goliath grouper from […]
With the first day of spring approaching quickly, I’ve already started making preparations for redfish to return to the shallow marshy waters here along the Texas coast. I’ve enjoyed winter trout fishing as much as […]
Marshes are the best places to chase redfish along the Gulf Coast and these Marsh Fishing Tips will help you target specific areas in your kayak or poling skiff. You’ll start on your computer of […]
Tarpon season is in full swing and that is all the fishing I have been doing lately. For years I have been asked what is my favorite fish to fish for and the answer, hands […]
When spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) reach the size of the one Luke Ledbetter pulled from Florida’s Indian River on June 1st, they earn the nickname of “gator trout”. Ledbetter was fishing with Capt. Peter Deeks […]
American red snapper season has started with a real bang. Deep water anglers up and down the coast report great snapper action from 100 feet and out. Laurence Hall says the big flag yellowtail action […]
May and June are big spawning months for yellowtail and mangrove snapper in my region, and the mangroves spawn through the summer months. They’ll start grouping up on the high relief structures, particularly around the […]
There was an undeveloped lake we once fished freely as kids until its waterfront lots were cleared and developed. After the homes were built we’d sneak along the edges of the private neighborhood (now a […]
There probably isn’t a better place to target tarpon in May than the Florida Keys. That’s when the main body of fish are migrating into and through the area before heading up either side of […]
Redfish along the panhandle of Florida are abundant and can be easily caught with a variety of techniques and gear. Most of the time, redfish very aggressive and are opportunistic feeders. Targeting Redfish from a […]
The federal government’s management of Gulf fisheries has created some of the most chaotic, dysfunctional and unsatisfactory fisheries in the country, and now it seems that the agency is set on bringing that same experience […]
In my book, Catching Made Easy, there are several chapters that will help learn how to find fish. We focus on developing a successful game plan, and touch on the importance of listening to your intuition. Then we dive […]
April and May are outstanding months to target trophy seatrout—fish from 8 to 12 pounds in the East Region. It’s the time of year when we see a lot of extreme low tides around the […]
“There has to be a way to land more of these tackle busting Redfish”. That is the question every angler has asked after battling the powerful redfish. When it comes to redfish success heavier tackle […]
I’m a fishing adrenaline junkie. I’ll admit it to you before we dive into the depths of chasing this addiction. Based out of the warm, sub-tropical waters of Southwest Florida, I have spent countless sleepless […]
Legislation setting new size and catch limits for anglers who catch striped bass and requiring new homes to be built with sprinkler systems will go to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk for consideration. The New Jersey […]
Ken Nielson, a retired commercial fisherman and conservationist, grew up in southern California at a time when marine resources were plentiful and coastal development was minimal. One of his first childhood memories was skindiving and […]
It takes a tough fish to make its living eating critters encased in hard shells, but the pugnacious blackfish fits the bill. Blackfish are also known as tautog or tog, shortened versions of the name […]
No doubt you’ve seen tarpon paired with fly fishing or bottom jigging efforts. There will certainly be times, however, based on the mood of the fish, the weather conditions, and the angler’s preferences that other […]
Striped bass fishermen have once again confirmed a significant decline in angling success all along the Atlantic Coast, according to the results of the 2014 Annual Fishing Survey conducted by Stripers Forever. “Nearly 90 percent […]
Sheepshead have been a go to fish recently all around the Tampa Bay. Dropping water temperatures have started to group up the sheepshead in preparation for their spawn. Capt. Billy Miller has been focusing on […]
Spotted seatrout, aka speckled trout or just plain “trout,” are among the most abundant and prolific of inshore fish species throughout much of their range along the coast of the southeastern U.S. They are also […]
Legislation that will restore reasonable public access to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area has passed the Senate and is expected to be signed into law. The Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches […]
On September 17th, angler Candace Kern caught and released a beautiful 17.69 kg (39 lb) red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) that could potentially earn her the new women’s 8 kg (16 lb) tippet class record. Kern […]
Striped bass reproduction in Maryland and Virginia was near the long-term average in 2014 – one of its strongest showings in recent years, scientists reported Monday. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that its […]
Geoff Page, of Sarasota, Florida, and Rick Murphy, of Homestead, Florida, weighed a two-day limit that totaled 35.29 pounds to win the championship event of the IFA Redfish Tour presented by Cabela’s at Houma, Louisiana, […]
By April the water is warming and the fish are moving from schooling behavior towards more independent small pods, singles and pairs of fish. When they do have a tendency to school, they’re more of […]
One of the largest tarpon ever caught on rod-and-reel, and possibly the largest, was released off Nicaragua’s Rio Indio last month. Sport Fishing has learned that “a party of three old men” — as one […]
Bill Catino of Ventnor got laid off from Revel, so he suddenly has some time to get back into fishing. He used to fish a lot, but two daughters and work demands took him away […]
Striped bass are schooling fish by nature, but when anglers talk about schooling stripers they’re usually talking about the melee that ensues when these predators push a school of bait to the surface. It’s a […]
The transition from summer to fall has brought on some fantastic flats fishing around the Tampa Bay area. Redfish are in big groups and are chewing if you can locate them. The most popular natural […]
Beginning September 1st, the recreational harvest season for Florida’s game fish snook, opened statewide. Snook are very popular with recreational anglers due to their mild flavor and strong fighting spirit.
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. One gator has dominated the outdoors coverage this summer and rightfully so. Mandy Stokes’ world record American alligator at 15-feet, 9-inches is famous worldwide. However, a gator of […]
Inshore anglers from across Florida and surrounding regions will meet at Sarasota, Florida, on Sept. 27-28 for the final 2014 Florida West Division events of the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and IFA Kayak […]
This is Steve Dorris and absolutely THE single largest spotted bay bass I’ve ever seen. It looks bigger than Weintraub’s fish and does not appear to be that old. The coolest thing about this picture […]
There are three critical factors when chasing bonefish in the Florida Keys during the month of September: Tide, water level and wind. All three will determine where the fish are holding and if they’re moving […]
Snook are Florida’s premier inshore species and summer is a great time to fish for them. You have options for where to find these hard-fighting fish but it comes down to this: Do you want […]
When we go after redfish in my region, we’re targeting specific groups of fish—either the slot-sized reds or the trophy reds. These schools aren’t in the same locations and they don’t mingle together, so you […]
Snook into Sarasota BayOn Aug. 15, 2014, scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released hatchery-reared juvenile snook into the wild as part of an ongoing program designed to find […]
When summer finds tarpon returning from their offshore spawning journey, the fish will start heading back into Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay and Clearwater Harbor. Some will remain along the gulf beaches, but the […]
BeachReport.com first reported: When a fisherman makes a catch this big, it was definitely worth the battle. Brett Rutledge and David Simms recently went fishing off the coast of Dauphin Island, Alabama. That’s where they […]
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