~ Top 10 Saltwater Fishing Destinations ~

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Top 10 Saltwater Fishing Destinations


1. Alaska, USA   Alaska, USA



Take a charter boat for a real fishing experience on the Gulf of Alaska's thriving-with-fish waters. Fishing vacation in Alaska is as simple as it can be as oceans waters and the rivers of that unique region of the world are full of halibut, silver salmon, trout, arctic char. The charters are usually guided by experienced captains and offer a variety of fishing opportunities and packages. You can go for a ride to catch worlds largest king salmon from Kenai River, the five species of Pacific salmon in the Southwest of Alaska or halibut in Kachemak Bay and the most coastal areas. In the inland streams its easy to find grayling, rainbow trout, large salmon and northern pike. The town of Seward located directly on Resurrection Bay is one of the favourite spots for sport fishing, where you can catch giant Pacific halibut, as well as trophy lingcod, king salmon, silver salmon, rockfish and pink salmon.

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2. Weipa, Australia   



Situated on the eastern side of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia, Weipa was the first Australian coastline ever explored by Europeans after the Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the coast near Weipa in 1606. Today it is a mining town and one of the best locations for sport fishing and fly fishing. In the pristine rivers and coastline live 55 species of fish including queenfish, barramundi, giant herring, permit, golden trevally, milkfish, Spanish mackerel, and more. The typical Australian tropical climate brings all fishing lovers on charter boats in this region known also as "Oasis in the wilderness".  Although often referred to as the Barramundi capital of Queensland, you can also catch tuna, giant herring, queenfish, golden trevally, coral trout and more. Lure, fly and live bait fishing is common throughout Weipa coastline.

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3. British Columbia, Canada   



The 15th largest metropolitan region in Canada encompasses 6,000 coastal islands and islets and 12,000 miles of water habitat, which are ideal for a true fishing experience. The Pacific coast waters, the streams and the lakes in British Columbia are paradise for different species of fish such as chinook salmon, white sturgeon, steelhead, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and char, and halibut. Its 24,000 pristine lakes also offer great opportunities for freshwater fishing.

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4. Quepos, Costa Rica   



Quepos is a picturesque city located on the central Pacific coast in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of about 14,000 people. It is known as a gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, which Forbes ranked among the 12 most beautiful national parks in the world in 2011. Besides that the Pacific coast of Costa Rica has also often been ranked among the top 5 five fisheries in the world by respectable fishing magazine and often referred to as one of the best places for catching some giant sailfish. Quepos has an international reputation of being one the best places for big game fishing, where you can catch sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, roosterfish, mackerel, tuna, dorado, and red snapper, and many more. The charter fleet in Quepos comprises of 35 high quality charter boats with experienced captains while their practice include catch and release fishing without harming the fish.

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5. Marbella, Spain   



Marbella is a city in southern Spain in the region of the Costa del Sol. This Mediterranean fishing town is a major tourist destination for both celebrities and fishing lovers. And celebrities who love fishing too, of course. Its waters are full of marlin and huge red tuna and game fishing is very common due to the warm currents of the Mediterranean Sea that create the necessary conditions for big game habitat. There are many places where you can go fishing including the beaches Playa de el Ancon and Playa de la Bajadilla, where you will find two fishing ports. Another option is to go on a fishing cruise by taking a boat from Puerto Banus.  You can try your luck with the big game - marlin, gigantic red tuna and sword fish or troll along the coast for tuna, bonito, big mackerel and dorado.

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6. Florida, USA   



The state of Florida is located on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States and has the longest coastline in the country with its 1,350 miles (2,170 km). The coral archipelago of Florida Keys is often called the Saltwater Sports Fishing Capital of the World, so you may have it in mind. According to the statistics more saltwater world records have been made in the Florida Keys than any other place in the world. Another fishing capital of the world is Boca Grande Pass on the west coast of Florida, known as the best place for tarpon fishing. If you want to enjoy some backwater fishing then visit Southwest Florida and its network of bays, islands and tidal creeks. There are also many freshwater fishing lakes like Lake George, Lake Okeechobee, Lake Kissimmee, and Orange Lake.

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7. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico   



The abundant marine life in the Mexican city of Cabo San Lucas, known also as Cabo, attracts many people looking for a perfect fishing vacation and maybe an exciting fishing tournament. The largest marlin tournament in the world is held every year in October in Cabo San Lucas. The big-game fishing competition attracts more than 100 teams and 500 anglers from around the globe. You can get on a fly fishing charter and try catching a billfish on a fly or go on a deep sea fishing charter and look for the biggest fish in the sea. If you are lucky enough you may stumble upon one of the monsters in the waters, gigantic marlin or tuna. There are many other species - sailfish, roosterfish, grouper, wahoo, yellowfin, just to name a few. The city is famous for its cruise boat services offering shore excursion which is a great way to explore the shoreline and the region.

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8. Tierra del Fuego, Argentina   



Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago in the southernmost province of Argentina, consisting of a main island Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego divided between Chile and Argentina. The finest trout fishing in the world takes place in the area especially in Rio Grande River (the largest river on the island) and San Pablo River where Sea Run Brown Trout sometimes exceeds 9 kg. Rio Grande is medium-sized river, about 80 miles long, full of huge trout. A research shows that the trout in Tierra del Fuegos Rio Grande is about 17% heavier than other sea trout of the same length. It is due to the nutritious marine environment of the adjacent Antarctic. There are many fly fishing lodges and ranches along the river as all of them adopted Catch and Release policy. All anglers should write down in their calendars that the fishing season on the Río Grande River runs from October through April.

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9. Pemba Island, Tanzania   



Part of the Zanzibar archipelago, off the East African coast, Pemba Island is world renowned for its rich fishing grounds, especially the 50 km Long Pemba channel, which is one of the best places for game fishing. The channel, which is natural corridor between Pemba Island and the mainland, is a premier marlin destination, where you can also catch striped, black and blue marlin, broadbill, sailfish, mako, wahoo, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and giant trevally. Fundu Lagoon is a good starting point for boat charters. Situated on the edge of the famous Pemba Channel, it is a gateway to one of the finest game fishing grounds. Its easy to find experienced captains, just be sure that you book your charter in advance. The most popular areas for deep-sea fishing are Pangani and Dar es Salaam. The best months for fishing trips are September, October, November and March when the sea is calmer and you will surely enjoy your time. Taking a high-speed sport-fishing boat is also an exciting opportunity.

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10. Andaman Islands, India   



This group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands is ideal for big game sport fishing and saltwater angling. The best starting points for a fishing cruise are Port Blair, which serves as the entry point and the Capital of the Andaman islands, Havelock Island, 41 km away from Port Blair, and the 45 km long Ritchies Archipelago. A great way to enjoy the fishing experience is to take a charter to the island between the Middle Andaman and the Little Andaman Islands. These are great marlin and sailfish waters containing big amounts of nutrients. The most common billfish is the black marlin, which can be found near the drop-off areas close to the islands, especially near the 2 volcanic islands of Barren and Narcondam. The waters around the two volcanic islands also offer shark fishing action. There is also blue marlin (catch and release fishing), dogtooth tuna, and giant trevally. Besides that there is no commercial fishing along the reef systems. Andaman Islands are some of the most untouched and unexplored destinations in the world offering virgin fishing grounds as some areas of the islands are still protected, because they are inhabited by Native Indian tribes.