Large speckled trout caught in Louisiana bayou
Spring Speckled Trout and Flounder Fishing in the Bayou
Every March, an influx of croakers fires up the speckled trout and flounder bite in the marshes of South Louisiana.
Fishing for mahi under kelp
Editorial: Stop the Nightmare
Environmental groups seize a new opportunity to expand no-fishing areas. Here’s how to put a halt to that.
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Mahi-Mahi: How to Catch School Dolphin
Baiting and rigging techniques to make the most of school dolphin.
SIONYX Nightwave camera
Marine Night-Vision Systems for Safer Fishing and Boating After Dark
These night-vision systems can enhance your pre-dawn runs to the fishing grounds and guide you back home late into the night.
Running the Yamaha CrossWave out to fish

Yamaha CrossWave

The CrossWave creates a new category of boat that’s part utility vessel, part explorer, and 100 percent fishing machine.

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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Illustration of a dolphin fish.

Dolphin

Illustration of a Gulf Flounder

Flounder

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Redfish

Illustration of a sailfish.

Sailfish

Illustration of a spotted sea trout.

Seatrout

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Striped Bass

Illustration of a tarpon fish.

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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