Tips for Targeting These 9 Fish

Did you know there are about 3,000 types of catfish species in the world? That’s a lot fish! Regardless of the wide variety, fishing for these scaleless, whiskered wonders can be a unique experience. Since they are most active at night, seeking them under the moonlight can be a fun adventure. If you’re fishing for dinner, the top three for eating in North America are blue, channel, and flathead catfish. Look for these bottom feeders in muddy rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs, channels, etc.— just watch out for their spiny fins! Try something different and catch your cat aboard a 2022 Harris Cruiser LX 160 Fish. 

Crappie can be found in abundance in freshwater areas during the summer months. They are energetic fighters and are gaining a following among serious anglers all over North America for their easy bite, spirited fight, and taste on the palate. 

These highly prized fish, sought after by anglers, thrive in areas from the Gulf of Mexico and throughout the tropics. Although there are many variations of snapper, such as yellowtail, red, and gray, these saltwater fish can typically be found around the same areas as grouper. Just beware of the dog snapper of the Atlantic—this one is toxic and should not be consumed. Snap up a snapper on this 2023 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest Pilothouse. 

While most pelagic predators are on the move to cooler waters, sailfish can be found all over the North American coast throughout the summer months. Generally, the most sailfish catches occur in 90 to 200 feet of water, which can be a respectable distance from the shore. Head out on almost any type of offshore waters confidently, and try catching one of these majestic creatures from a 2022 Aquila 28 Molokai Cuddy. 

Have you thought about fishing for something different this summer—how about trapping a lobster? These bottom feeders are mainly nocturnal and are found in almost all oceans of the world, expect in polar regions. Some well-known ‘true lobster’ species in the US come from Maine and have large claws on their first set of legs. Another type, the spiny lobster, is a smaller species found in tropical regions that do not have large claws. Regardless of the location, both are pretty tasty!