Salt Water Sportsman

Salt Water Sportsman covers the world of saltwater fishing. Featuring local authorities from around the country, Salt Water Sportsman provides the regional insight and expertise to help anglers catch more and bigger fish, right in their own back yard. The magazine offers loads of how-to information, advice for those who travel within the greater U.S. and surrounding waters, and reviews of new boats, tackle and electronics.

Salt Water Sportsman

By the Numbers • A return to the familiar reveals change and opportunity.

NOAA Report: Status of US Fisheries 2020 • Report sheds light on stock-assessment challenges and species at risk.

New Dolphin Trip Limits on the Way?

Key Projects to Restore Louisiana Coastline Begin

Industry Leaders Join the Fight for Clean Water

Bluefish Rebuilding Plan Moves Closer to Implementation

Work Your Plan

Salt Water Kids

New Gear

Going, Going, Gone • Time is running out for global ocean resource conservation.

Top Outrigger Setups • Materials and design bring big-boat outrigger strategies to center-console fishermen.

The Long Haul • Whether traveling for fun or competition, these tips keep your trailer in top shape.

FP First Look

Temperature Check • Keeping tabs on sea-surface temperatures proves critical to fishing success.

FP Electronics

A Welcome Problem

CASH IN ON THE FORAGE FLUSH • THE FALL BAITFISH RUN TRIGGERS UNPARALLELED ACTION

Winning Picks • Include these in your arsenal to make the most of the opportunities presented by the Gulf forage flush.

NEW ENGLAND SEA BASSIN’ • THE NORTHEAST BLACK SEA BASS POPULATION SPREADS NORTHWARD

WHICH SEA BASS ARE YOU EATING?

PRO TIPS FOR KING MACKEREL • STRATEGIES AND TACTICS MAY VARY, BUT THESE TOURNAMENT WINNERS KNOW THEIR GAME

BREAK THE BANK • CORTES BANK OFF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSTS A BLUEFIN BONANZA

Barker 40 HPC • This big cat’s fishability and performance will impress the most demanding angler.

Regulator 37 • A seamless blend of performance, fishability and comfort in an offshore center-console.

Fisherman

In the Mind of the Beholder • It seems luck always has the last word.