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Published: June 11th 2018
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Fishing is a
preferred hobby and pastime for so many people. Its versatility is one of its main attractions, along with the fact that it’s both challenging and relaxing. The backdrop for fishing can be anything from ice fishing on a frozen lake to deep sea fishing far off shore. If you’re looking for a specific type of fishing in a certain location, then this article is for you. Check out the different types of fishing and the perfect places to score your catch.
Deep Sea Fishing Deep sea fishing is exactly what it sounds like. It’s fishing for those species that live beneath the lit surface of the water. That means that these fish like to hang out deep below the water’s surface where it’s dark and sometimes, out of reach. But many fishermen prefer the deep sea experience for a variety of reasons. The main reason is that larger species of fish such as bluefin tuna, grouper, and sailfish are often caught on deep sea trips. The fight of reeling in a fish of this size is quite the experience and a challenge most anglers want to conquer. If you enjoy taking a long boat ride, deep sea fish might also be for you, as it takes some time to reach parts of the water where the level is greater than 30 meters in depth.
There are countless places around the globe that are well-known for their deep sea fishing. Here are just a few.
Florida Keys, USA - Many of the Florida Keys are home to large game fish including dolphin, Marlins, Kingfish, and Grouper. If you’re looking for barracuda and shark, visit Marquesas Key off the west coast of Key West.
Victoria, Australia - If you’re looking for sharks, this is the place to go. Victoria waters offer fishermen the chance to reel in a variety of the species including hammerheads, thresher, and gummy sharks.
Sicily, Italy - This region is known as a fishing town and it’s no wonder. The waters of Sicily are home to tuna, amberjack, and grouper, just to name a few.
Costa Rica - Not only is this area of the world picturesque but it’s also every angler’s dream. Different portions of the region offer the opportunity for catching different fish. Limón is well known for tarpon and mackerel population, where Puntarenas gives fishermen the chance to battle wahoo, snook, and roosterfish.
Saltwater Fishing Though deep sea fishing is often done in saltwater, this type of fishing can be categorized as fishing for anything in a saltwater body of water. It isn’t designated for any specific depth and can be done around the world. Whether you decide to book a
saltwater fishing trip or venture out on your own, here are a few spots you’ll definitely want to check out.
Prince Edward Island, Canada - If you love watching
Wicked Tuna and want nothing more than to battle one of these goliath bluefins, then this is the place to do it. With countless fish weighing over 1,000 pounds being caught and recorded here, people travel from around the world for the fight of their lives.
Malindi, Kenya - If you’re an avid angler, you’ve likely heard of this location. Why? Because it’s one of the only places in the world where fishermen can catch give billfish in one day. This accomplishment is known as a fantasy slam. Want to give it a go? You’ll need to reel in several blue marlin, black marlin, striped marlin, sailfish, swordfish, and short bill spearfish to claim this title.
Panama - The nearshore reefs, rocky headlands, and rugged coastline make this area the perfect oasis for tuna, wahoo, snapper, and fishermen. Anglers will have the chance to catch many of these species fish along Hannibal and Zane Grey Banks. And if you’re looking for some scenery, dolphin can be found diving and jumping in these areas as well.
Freshwater Fishing Freshwater fishing is a favorite in the USA because of the abundance of lakes across the country. Freshwater fish include catfish, bass, trout, salmon, and guppies. So where should you go if you’re looking to catch some of the best freshwater fish around? Check it out.
Branson, Missouri - Bass fishing is extremely popular in this area, especially at Table Rock Lake. This lake is chock full of a variety of bass including both small and largemouth, as well as spotted. And because the lake’s water is unusually clear, the fishing here is both gorgeous and adventurous.
Lake Saint Clair, Michigan - No list of U.S. freshwater locations would be complete without mentioning the
Great Lakes. And though Lake Saint Clair is the smallest of the Great Lakes, it’s still worth mentioning for its abundance of muskie and walleye, among other freshwater catches.
Kobuk River, Alaska - Why not switch things up a bit and add a river to this list of freshwater location? The Kobuk River in Alaska is known for its lake trout (funny, right?), chum salmon, and arctic char. Some of these species aren’t found anywhere else in the U.S. making it a pretty unique and must-see freshwater spot.
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