There are so many species that anglers love to catch. Our writing team love writing about all the fish they catch, from bass to bluegill, and of course trout and salmon.
Some of our writers also love targeting catfish, muskie and pike.
Us this page to find our content organised by species.
Fish species lists
Sometimes the info you need about the fish interested in comes in a list. We love putting together lists of the biggest, weirdest and hardest fighting fish.
Want to know what are the 13 types or trout, or what species make up an offshore grand slam? Or maybe you want to know if the fish you have caught constitutes a trophy fish?
We’ve got you covered with this range of expert-written articles put together by our team.
11 Trout Salmon and Char Hybrids: Full List
Most anglers are familiar with the common species of trout found throughout North America’s rivers and streams. Few fishermen and women are aware that there are many different trout hybrids …
11 Fish With Weird Names: A Funny Fish Species List
Here’s our very own list of fish with funny names. Some of these funny fish names are almost too weird to be true – but rest assured, we’ve double-checked them …
Trophy Fish: What Counts as a Trophy for All Major Fish Species
The concept of a “trophy” fish is one that is highly subjective and can vary from region to region and from species to species. However, there are some rough guidelines …
What Is a Shark Grand Slam? Full Explanation
A Shark Grand Slam involves the same angler catching three of the approved IGFA shark species in a single day. The shark species approved by the International Game Fish Association …
What Is a Tuna Grand Slam? Full Explanation
A Tuna Grand Slam involves a single angler catching three of the IGFA-approved tuna species in a 24-hour period. The tuna species that qualify for inclusion in the International Game …
What Is a Billfish Grand Slam? Full Explanation
A Billfish Grand Slam involves a single angler catching three different Billfish species within the same 24-hour period. As with all International game fish association grand slams, the fish must …
What Is an Inshore Grand Slam? Explanation and Species List
An Inshore Grand Slam is achieved when an angler catches three of the following fish species in a single day: As with all grand slams, the fish have to be …
What Is an Offshore Grand Slam? Full Details Explained
An Offshore Grand Slam is defined by the International Game Fish Association as any three of the following caught in the same 24-hour period: All up there have been about …
What Is a Salmon Grand Slam? Necessary Species Explained
A Salmon Grand Slam Involves catching three of the following six species of salmon in a single calendar day: Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Chum Salmon, Pink Salmon, and …
What Is a Bass Grand Slam? All the Species Required
A Bass Grand Slam involves catching three of the following bass species in a single calendar day: Largemouth bass, rock bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, spotted bass, shoal bass, white …
What Is a Trout Grand Slam? Official Rules Explained
A Trout Grand Slam involves catching any three of the following trout species in a single day: brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, bull trout, lake trout, and …
What Is a Flats Grand Slam? Tropical Fly Fishing’s Holy Grail
A flats grand slam involves catching a bonefish, permit, and tarpon on the same day. These three fish are some of the most popular targets for saltwater fly fishers visiting …
Hardest Fighting Saltwater Fish: Top 15 List
Learn about the brutal power of the ocean’s meanest sports fishing species in this anglers guide to the hardest fighting saltwater fish
World Record List: Table of IGFA Records for All Popular Species
We love keeping a close eye on the IGFa records for various sportsfishing species. We pulled together this piece to inspire anglers chasing world record catches of a variety of …
Types of Salmon: Info For Anglers On All Species
Many anglers find it important to understand as much as they possibly can about the fish they’re catching. Whether it’s for eating or learning spawning patterns, the more one knows …
Bottom Feeders List (+pictures): Salt and Freshwater Fish
Check out our list of bottom feeders – fish that survive by feeding in the depths of rivers, lakes and oceans. Learn about these interesting fish species
The Hardest Fighting Freshwater Fish: Our Top 10
As anglers, we love hard-fighting fish. Some species are known for their aggressive fights when hooked, and in this post, we are going to look at some of the toughest …
Japanese Trout: A Guide to the Key Types
Japan is home to a wide range of trout species as well as char, salmon and taimen. From the small landlocked yamame and iwana char in the mountain streams, to …
Types of Trout: Brown, Rainbow, Brook and 10 More Trout Species
Most of us are familiar with the brown and rainbow trout, which are the key targets for many fishermen and women around the world. But the range of species that …
