Saltwater Fish Species
Saltwater species roam the bays, flats, nearshore reefs, and open ocean along both US coasts and the Gulf of Mexico. These fish tend to be stronger fighters pound-for-pound than their freshwater cousins, and many are prized as table fare as well as sport. From redfish tailing on shallow grass flats to tuna running offshore, saltwater fishing demands an understanding of tides, structure, and bait presentation. This library covers the most sought-after saltwater gamefish in US waters, with data sourced from FishBase and NOAA.
184 species in this category

African Pompano
African Pompano (Alectis ciliaris). Found in Deep Reefs. Average length 30 in, w…
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga). Found in Temperate Offshore. Average length 36…
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana). Found in Offshore Reefs. Average length 24 in, …
Almaco Jack (Atlantic)
Almaco Jack (Atlantic) (Seriola rivoliana). Found in Atlantic Deep Reefs. Averag…
Almaco Jack (Pacific)
Almaco Jack (Pacific) (Seriola rivoliana). Found in Pacific Offshore Reefs. Aver…
Arrowtooth Flounder
Arrowtooth Flounder (Atheresthes stomias). Found in North Pacific Deep Bottom. A…
Atlantic Bonito
Atlantic Bonito (Sarda sarda). Found in Atlantic Offshore. Average length 24 in,…
Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua). Found in North Atlantic Rocky Bottom. Average lengt…
Atlantic Croaker
Atlantic Croaker (Micropogonias undulatus). Found in Estuaries, Surf Zone. Avera…
Atlantic Halibut
Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus). Found in Deep Cold Atlantic. Avera…
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark (Rhizoprionodon terraenovae). Found in Atlantic Coastal…
Atlantic Striped Bass
Atlantic Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis). Found in Atlantic Coast, Rivers. Avera…
Atlantic Tomcod
Atlantic Tomcod (Microgadus tomcod). Found in North Atlantic Estuaries. Average …
Banded Rudderfish
Banded Rudderfish (Seriola zonata). Found in Atlantic Surface Offshore. Average …
Bar Jack
Bar Jack (Carangoides ruber). Found in Caribbean Reefs, Wrecks. Average length 1…
Barracuda
Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda). Found in Coral Reefs, Offshore. Average length …
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus). Found in Deep Tropical Offshore. Average length 60…
Black Drum
Black Drum (Pogonias cromis). Found in Estuaries, Passes. Average length 28 in, …
Black Grouper
Black Grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci). Found in Coral Reefs. Average length 24 in,…
Black Marlin
Black Marlin (Istiompax indica). Found in Indo-Pacific Offshore. Average length …
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops). Found in Pacific Rocky Reefs. Average length…
Black Sea Bass (Pacific)
Black Sea Bass (Pacific) (Stereolepis gigas). Found in Southern CA Deep Reefs. A…
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna (Thunnus atlanticus). Found in Western Atlantic Offshore. Average …
Blacknose Shark
Blacknose Shark (Carcharhinus acronotus). Found in Shallow Atlantic/Gulf. Averag…
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus). Found in Coastal Shallows. Average lengt…
Blue Cod (NZ)
Blue Cod (NZ) (Parapercis colias). Found in Southern NZ Rocky Reefs. Average len…
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans). Found in Open Ocean Tropics. Average length 120…
Blue Shark
Blue Shark (Prionace glauca). Found in Offshore Pelagic Worldwide. Average lengt…
Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus). Found in Indo-Pacific Reefs. Average lengt…
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus). Found in Offshore Open Ocean. Average length 72 …
Bluefish
Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix). Found in Atlantic Coastal. Average length 24 in,…
Bonefish
Bonefish (Albula vulpes). Found in Tropical Flats. Average length 24 in, weight …
Bonefish (Pacific)
Bonefish (Pacific) (Albula glossodonta). Found in Pacific Tropical Flats. Averag…
Bream (Yellowfin)
Bream (Yellowfin) (Acanthopagrus australis). Found in Estuaries, Bays Australia.…
Bull Shark
Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas). Found in Shallow Coastal, Rivers. Average leng…
Cabezon
Cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus). Found in Pacific Kelp Reefs. Average lengt…
California Halibut
California Halibut (Paralichthys californicus). Found in Pacific Sandy Bottom. A…
Canary Rockfish
Canary Rockfish (Sebastes pinniger). Found in Pacific Rocky Bottom. Average leng…
Chilipepper Rockfish
Chilipepper Rockfish (Sebastes goodei). Found in Offshore Pacific. Average lengt…
Cobia
Cobia (Rachycentron canadum). Found in Offshore Structures, Buoys. Average lengt…
Common Snook
Common Snook (Centropomus undecimalis). Found in Mangroves, Passes. Average leng…
Copper Rockfish
Copper Rockfish (Sebastes caurinus). Found in Pacific Shallow Reefs. Average len…
Coral Sea Amberjack
Coral Sea Amberjack (Seriola rivoliana). Found in Indo-Pacific Offshore Reefs. A…
Coral Trout
Coral Trout (Plectropomus leopardus). Found in Great Barrier Reef. Average lengt…
Creolefish
Creolefish (Paranthias furcifer). Found in Caribbean Deep Reefs. Average length …
Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack (Caranx hippos). Found in Coastal, Offshore. Average length 24 in,…
Crevalle Jack (Pacific)
Crevalle Jack (Pacific) (Caranx caninus). Found in Eastern Pacific Coastal. Aver…
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus). Found in Deep Caribbean Reefs. Average le…
Cunner
Cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus). Found in Rocky Atlantic Reefs. Average length …
Cusk
Cusk (Brosme brosme). Found in Deep Rocky Atlantic. Average length 24 in, weight…
Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor). Found in Indo-Pacific Deep Reefs. Average l…
Dolphinfish (Pacific Mahi)
Dolphinfish (Pacific Mahi) (Coryphaena hippurus). Found in Pacific Offshore Weed…
Dover Sole
Dover Sole (Microstomus pacificus). Found in Pacific Deep Bottom. Average length…
Flathead (Dusky)
Flathead (Dusky) (Platycephalus fuscus). Found in Sandy Estuaries SE Australia. …
Florida Pompano
Florida Pompano (Trachinotus carolinus). Found in Beaches, Passes. Average lengt…
Flounder
Flounder (Paralichthys dentatus). Found in Sandy Estuarine Bottoms. Average leng…
Gafftopsail Catfish
Gafftopsail Catfish (Bagre marinus). Found in Gulf/Atlantic Coastal Waters. Aver…
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis). Found in Deep Reefs. Average length 22 in…
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis). Found in Indian/Pacific Reefs, Atolls. Averag…
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper (Epinephelus itajara). Found in Inshore Wrecks, Reefs. Average l…
Great White Shark
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias). Found in Coastal/Offshore Worldwide.…
Greater Amberjack
Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili). Found in Offshore Reefs, Wrecks. Average l…
Greater Yellowtail (Pacific Amberjack)
Greater Yellowtail (Pacific Amberjack) (Seriola lalandi). Found in Pacific Rocky…
Greenling (Kelp)
Greenling (Kelp) (Hexagrammos decagrammus). Found in Pacific Kelp Forests. Avera…
Grunt (Blue Striped)
Grunt (Blue Striped) (Haemulon sciurus). Found in Florida/Caribbean Reefs. Avera…
Grunt (White)
Grunt (White) (Haemulon plumierii). Found in Shallow Florida Reefs. Average leng…
Gulf Kingfish
Gulf Kingfish (Menticirrhus littoralis). Found in Gulf Surf Beaches. Average len…
Haddock
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). Found in Deep Rocky Atlantic. Average length…

Halibut
Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis). Found in Pacific Offshore Bottom. Average len…
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna lewini). Found in Offshore, Nearshore. Average length …
Hardhead Catfish
Hardhead Catfish (Ariopsis felis). Found in Gulf/Atlantic Estuaries. Average len…
Hogfish
Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus). Found in Florida/Caribbean Reefs. Average length…
Horse-Eye Jack
Horse-Eye Jack (Caranx latus). Found in Caribbean/Atlantic Coastal. Average leng…
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle (Caranx hippos). Found in Open Bays, Offshore. Average length 24 i…
Kahawai
Kahawai (Arripis trutta). Found in NZ Coastal Waters. Average length 24 in, weig…
Kelp Bass
Kelp Bass (Paralabrax clathratus). Found in Southern CA Kelp Beds. Average lengt…
King George Whiting
King George Whiting (Sillaginodes punctatus). Found in Sandy Bays Southern Austr…

King Mackerel
King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla). Found in Offshore Atlantic/Gulf. Average …
Ladyfish
Ladyfish (Elops saurus). Found in Inshore Waters, Estuaries. Average length 20 i…
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris). Found in Shallow Reefs. Average length 12 in, …
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark (Negaprion brevirostris). Found in Shallow Tropical Coastal. Average…
Lesser Amberjack
Lesser Amberjack (Seriola fasciata). Found in Deep Reefs. Average length 18 in, …

Lingcod
Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus). Found in Pacific Rocky Reefs. Average length 36 in…
Little Tunny
Little Tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus). Found in Atlantic Coastal. Average length…
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore) (Euthynnus alletteratus). Found in Atlantic Nearsh…
Longtail Tuna
Longtail Tuna (Thunnus tonggol). Found in Indo-Pacific Coastal. Average length 3…
Lookdown
Lookdown (Selene vomer). Found in Inshore Waters. Average length 12 in, weight 1…
Mahi-Mahi
Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus). Found in Offshore Weed Lines. Average length 36…
Mako Shark
Mako Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus). Found in Offshore Open Water. Average length 84 …
Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack (Lutjanus argentimaculatus). Found in Mangroves, Reefs Australia. …
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper (Lutjanus griseus). Found in Mangroves, Reefs. Average length 1…
Milkfish
Milkfish (Chanos chanos). Found in Tropical Coastal Waters. Average length 36 in…
Mulloway (Jewfish)
Mulloway (Jewfish) (Argyrosomus japonicus). Found in Estuaries, Surf Zone Austra…
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis). Found in Coral Reefs. Average length 18 in, we…
Nannygai (Redfish)
Nannygai (Redfish) (Centroberyx affinis). Found in Southern Australian Deep Reef…
Napoleon Wrasse
Napoleon Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus). Found in Indo-Pacific Coral Reefs. Averag…
New Zealand Snapper
New Zealand Snapper (Chrysophrys auratus). Found in NZ Coastal Reefs. Average le…
Northern Kingfish
Northern Kingfish (Menticirrhus saxatilis). Found in Surf Zone, Bays. Average le…
Nurse Shark
Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum). Found in Shallow Tropical Reefs. Average l…
Opah
Opah (Lampris guttatus). Found in Deep Offshore Pacific. Average length 48 in, w…
Pacific Albacore
Pacific Albacore (Thunnus alalunga). Found in Temperate Pacific. Average length …
Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus orientalis). Found in North Pacific. Average lengt…
Pacific Bonito
Pacific Bonito (Sarda chiliensis). Found in Pacific Coastal. Average length 24 i…

Pacific Cod
Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus). Found in North Pacific Bottom. Average length…

Pacific Electric Ray
Pacific Electric Ray (Torpedo californica). Found in Pacific Sandy Bottom. Avera…

Pacific Halibut
Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis). Found in North Pacific Sandy Bottom. …

Pacific Halibut (Trophy)
Pacific Halibut (Trophy) (Hippoglossus stenolepis). Found in Pacific Bottom 100-…
Pacific Tomcod
Pacific Tomcod (Microgadus proximus). Found in North Pacific Nearshore. Average …

Pacific Yellowfin Croaker
Pacific Yellowfin Croaker (Umbrina roncador). Found in Southern CA Surf. Average…
Palometa
Palometa (Trachinotus goodei). Found in Tropical Beaches. Average length 14 in, …
Permit
Permit (Trachinotus falcatus). Found in Flats, Reefs. Average length 24 in, weig…
Pigfish
Pigfish (Orthopristis chrysoptera). Found in Bays, Coastal Waters. Average lengt…
Pilotfish
Pilotfish (Naucrates ductor). Found in Open Ocean Following Sharks. Average leng…
Pinfish
Pinfish (Lagodon rhomboides). Found in Seagrass Flats. Average length 8 in, weig…
Pinfish (Panfish)
Pinfish (Panfish) (Lagodon rhomboides). Found in Seagrass Flats, Shallow Bays. A…
Pollock
Pollock (Pollachius virens). Found in North Atlantic Shoals. Average length 24 i…
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark (Lamna nasus). Found in North Atlantic Offshore. Average length …
Porkfish
Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus). Found in Florida/Caribbean Reefs. Average len…
Queenfish
Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus). Found in Tropical Indo-Pacific Coastal…
Quillback Rockfish
Quillback Rockfish (Sebastes maliger). Found in Pacific Rocky Bottom. Average le…
Rainbow Runner
Rainbow Runner (Elagatis bipinnulata). Found in Tropical Offshore. Average lengt…
Red Drum
Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus). Found in Estuaries, Flats, Surf. Average length …
Red Emperor
Red Emperor (Lutjanus sebae). Found in Indo-Pacific Reefs. Average length 32 in,…
Red Grouper
Red Grouper (Epinephelus morio). Found in Gulf Rocky Bottom. Average length 20 i…
Red Snapper
Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus). Found in Deep Gulf Reefs. Average length 20 …
Rex Sole
Rex Sole (Glyptocephalus zachirus). Found in Pacific Soft Bottom. Average length…
Rock Hind
Rock Hind (Epinephelus adscensionis). Found in Shallow Rocky Reefs. Average leng…
Roosterfish
Roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis). Found in Eastern Pacific Coastal. Average …
Sailfish
Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus). Found in Tropical Offshore. Average length 8…
Sand Seatrout
Sand Seatrout (Cynoscion arenarius). Found in Gulf Estuaries. Average length 14 …
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper (Mycteroperca phenax). Found in Deep Reefs. Average length 18 in, …
Schoolmaster Snapper
Schoolmaster Snapper (Lutjanus apodus). Found in Shallow Coral Reefs. Average le…
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy) (Stenotomus chrysops). Found in Atlantic Sandy Bottom. Average leng…

Sea Bass
Sea Bass (Centropristis striata). Found in Atlantic Rocky Bottom. Average length…
Sheepshead
Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus). Found in Docks, Pilings, Jetties. Aver…
Shortfin Mako
Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus). Found in Offshore Open Ocean. Average length …
Silk Snapper
Silk Snapper (Lutjanus vivanus). Found in Deep Atlantic Reefs. Average length 14…
Silver Perch
Silver Perch (Bairdiella chrysoura). Found in Estuaries, Shallow Bays. Average l…
Sixgill Shark
Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus griseus). Found in Deep Pacific/Atlantic. Average lengt…

Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis). Found in Tropical Offshore Schools. Average …
Smooth Dogfish
Smooth Dogfish (Mustelus canis). Found in Inshore Atlantic. Average length 36 in…
Snapper (Australian)
Snapper (Australian) (Chrysophrys auratus). Found in Reefs, Offshore Southern Au…
Snowy Grouper
Snowy Grouper (Epinephelus niveatus). Found in Deep Atlantic Reefs. Average leng…
Soupfin Shark
Soupfin Shark (Galeorhinus galeus). Found in Pacific Coastal Temperate. Average …
Southern Flounder
Southern Flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma). Found in Gulf Estuaries. Average l…
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish (Menticirrhus americanus). Found in Gulf/Atlantic Surf. Averag…
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus). Found in Coastal, Nearshore. Average…
Spanish Mackerel (Indo-Pacific)
Spanish Mackerel (Indo-Pacific) (Scomberomorus commerson). Found in Indo-Pacific…
Spearfish
Spearfish (Tetrapturus spp.). Found in Atlantic/Mediterranean. Average length 60…
Spinner Shark
Spinner Shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna). Found in Shallow Coastal. Average lengt…
Spiny Dogfish
Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias). Found in Cold Atlantic/Pacific. Average lengt…
Spot
Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus). Found in Atlantic Estuaries, Bays. Average length 1…
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Found in Shallow Coastal Flats. Average …
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin (Kajikia audax). Found in Pacific Offshore. Average length 84 in,…
Summer Flounder
Summer Flounder (Paralichthys dentatus). Found in Atlantic Sandy Bottom. Average…
Swordfish
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Found in Deep Offshore Worldwide. Average length 84…
Tailor (Bluefish)
Tailor (Bluefish) (Pomatomus saltatrix). Found in Australian Surf Beaches. Avera…
Tarpon
Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus). Found in Coastal, Passes, Flats. Average length 60…
Tautog
Tautog (Tautoga onitis). Found in Rocky Atlantic Reefs. Average length 18 in, we…
Threadfin Salmon
Threadfin Salmon (Polydactylus sheridani). Found in Tropical River Mouths. Avera…
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark (Alopias vulpinus). Found in Offshore Surface. Average length 96 …
Tiger Rockfish
Tiger Rockfish (Sebastes nigrocinctus). Found in Pacific Deep Reefs. Average len…
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier). Found in Tropical Coastal. Average length 96 in…
Tilefish
Tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps). Found in Deep Gulf/Atlantic. Average l…
Triggerfish
Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus). Found in Rocky Reefs. Average length 14 in, we…
Tripletail
Tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis). Found in Floating Debris Offshore. Average le…
Vermilion Rockfish
Vermilion Rockfish (Sebastes miniatus). Found in Pacific Rocky Reefs. Average le…
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper (Rhomboplites aurorubens). Found in Deep Atlantic Reefs. Avera…
Wahoo
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri). Found in Offshore Tropical. Average length 48 in…
Warsaw Grouper
Warsaw Grouper (Epinephelus nigritus). Found in Very Deep Gulf Reefs. Average le…
Weakfish
Weakfish (Cynoscion regalis). Found in Atlantic Estuaries. Average length 18 in,…
White Marlin
White Marlin (Kajikia albida). Found in Western Atlantic Offshore. Average lengt…

White Seabass
White Seabass (Atractoscion nobilis). Found in Kelp Beds, Reefs. Average length …
Whiting
Whiting (Menticirrhus saxatilis). Found in Sandy Surf. Average length 14 in, wei…
Widow Rockfish
Widow Rockfish (Sebastes entomelas). Found in Midwater Pacific. Average length 2…

Winter Flounder
Winter Flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus). Found in Inshore Atlantic. Aver…
Wolf Eel
Wolf Eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus). Found in Pacific Rocky Reefs. Average length…

Wreckfish
Wreckfish (Polyprion americanus). Found in Deep Atlantic. Average length 30 in, …
Yelloweye Rockfish
Yelloweye Rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus). Found in Pacific Rocky Deep Reefs. Ave…

Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares). Found in Tropical Offshore. Average length 4…
Yellowspot Trevally
Yellowspot Trevally (Carangoides fulvoguttatus). Found in Tropical Indo-Pacific …
Yellowtail
Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi). Found in Pacific Rocky Reefs. Average length 36 in…
Yellowtail Amberjack (Pacific)
Yellowtail Amberjack (Pacific) (Seriola lalandi). Found in Pacific Rocky Islands…
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus). Found in Coral Reefs. Average length 14 …
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