Browse by Fish Species
Find party boat fishing charters by the species you want to target, from reef dwellers to pelagic game fish.
Blackfin Snapper
A deepwater snapper found at depths of 200 to 600 feet in the Caribbean and southern Gulf. Blackfin Snapper are identified by the prominent dark spot at the base of their pectoral fin.
Lane Snapper
A small but abundant snapper species found throughout the Gulf of America and South Atlantic. Lane Snapper are identified by their pink coloring with yellow stripes and a prominent dark spot near the tail. They are excellent eating and often caught while targeting other reef species.
Mangrove Snapper
One of the most common snapper species along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Mangrove Snapper inhabit a wide range of habitats from mangrove-lined shorelines to offshore reefs. They are wary biters known for testing an angler's patience and skill.
Mutton Snapper
A large, colorful snapper found around coral reefs, wrecks, and ledges in South Florida and the Caribbean. Mutton Snapper are prized for their excellent flavor and can reach weights over 25 pounds.
Queen Snapper
A spectacular deep-drop species found at depths of 400 to 1,500 feet throughout the Caribbean and southern Atlantic. Queen Snapper have a brilliant red coloring and are considered one of the finest-tasting deepwater fish.
Red Snapper
One of the most sought-after reef fish in the Gulf of America and South Atlantic. Red Snapper are known for their distinctive red coloring, firm white flesh, and excellent flavor. They are typically found near reefs, wrecks, and artificial structures in depths of 60 to 400 feet.
Vermilion Snapper
A smaller snapper found in large schools over hard bottom and reef structure in the Gulf and South Atlantic. Vermilion Snapper are one of the most commonly caught bottom fish on party boats. They are known for their bright red color and excellent mild flavor.
Yellowtail Snapper
A colorful reef fish found throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. Yellowtail Snapper are easily identified by their distinctive yellow stripe running from snout to tail. They are popular targets for both bottom fishing and chumming near coral reefs.
Black Grouper
A large, powerful grouper found throughout the Gulf of America and South Atlantic. Black Grouper are known for their strength and ability to dive into structure when hooked. They are one of the most highly prized grouper species for the table.
Gag Grouper
One of the most popular grouper species along the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts. Gag Grouper are aggressive feeders found near reefs, ledges, and wrecks. They are known for their excellent flavor and firm texture.
Red Grouper
One of the most commonly caught grouper species in the Gulf of America. Red Grouper are found near rocky bottom, ledges, and reef structure in depths of 60 to 300 feet. They are highly valued for their firm, white, mild-flavored flesh.
Scamp Grouper
A medium-sized grouper found over hard bottom and reef structure in the Gulf and South Atlantic. Scamp are widely considered to have the best flavor of any grouper species, with firm, snow-white flesh.
Warsaw Grouper
The Warsaw Grouper is a large, deep-water grouper found in the western Atlantic from Massachusetts to the Gulf of America and south to Brazil. It is one of the largest grouper species, capable of reaching over 500 pounds, and is typically caught while deep dropping at depths of 300 to 1,000 feet. Warsaw Grouper are prized for their firm, white flesh and are a highlight catch on multi-day deep-sea fishing trips.
Yellow Edge Grouper
A prized deepwater grouper found in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic at depths of 300 to 600 feet. Yellow Edge Grouper are known for their excellent, firm white meat and are a favorite target on deep drop fishing trips. They typically weigh 5 to 20 pounds and are identified by their distinctive yellow-rimmed fins and olive-brown coloring.
Albacore Tuna
A medium-sized tuna found in temperate waters of the Atlantic and Pacific. Albacore are especially popular along the Pacific coast where they are targeted on long-range sport fishing trips. They are known for their white flesh and are the only tuna that can be labeled 'white meat' tuna.
Bigeye Tuna
A deepwater tuna species prized for its rich, fatty flesh. Bigeye Tuna are found in warm temperate waters of the Atlantic and Pacific. They are typically caught on overnight deep-drop trips and are among the most highly valued sashimi fish.
Blackfin Tuna
The smallest tuna species in the Atlantic, commonly found in the Gulf of America and Caribbean. Blackfin Tuna are popular light-tackle sport fish that travel in large schools and are excellent for sashimi and grilling.
Little Tunny
A small, fast tuna species found throughout the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Little Tunny are incredibly powerful fighters on light tackle and are popular targets during their seasonal migrations along the coast. They are excellent cut bait and some anglers prize them for smoking.
Yellowfin Tuna
One of the most popular offshore game fish worldwide. Yellowfin Tuna are found in warm waters throughout the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific. They are known for their speed, stamina, and outstanding sashimi-grade flesh. Trophy fish can exceed 300 pounds.
Atlantic Bonito
A fast-swimming member of the mackerel family found throughout the Atlantic. Atlantic Bonito are aggressive feeders that provide exciting light-tackle action. They are commonly caught while trolling or casting to surface-feeding schools.
King Mackerel
One of the most popular sport fish along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. King Mackerel are fast, aggressive predators known for their blistering runs and aerial displays. Large fish, called 'smokers,' can exceed 60 pounds and are prized tournament targets.
Spanish Mackerel
A popular inshore and nearshore game fish found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Spanish Mackerel are fast swimmers that travel in large schools, making them exciting targets on light tackle. They are excellent smoked or grilled fresh.
Wahoo
One of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of speeds exceeding 60 mph. Wahoo are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide and are highly prized for both their fight and exceptional table quality. Their firm, white, mild-flavored flesh is considered among the best of all game fish.
Swordfish
A powerful deep-water predator found worldwide in temperate and tropical oceans. Swordfish are typically caught at night using specialized deep-drop techniques with lights. They are one of the most highly valued food fish and can exceed 1,000 pounds.
Almaco Jack
A deepwater jack species found near offshore structure and drop-offs. Almaco Jacks are strong fighters that can exceed 40 pounds and are considered excellent table fare, often compared favorably to Yellowtail Snapper.
Florida Pompano
One of the most highly prized food fish along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Florida Pompano are caught from the surf, piers, and inshore waters using sand fleas, shrimp, and jigs. Their rich, buttery flesh commands premium prices at restaurants.
Greater Amberjack
The largest of the jack family, capable of exceeding 150 pounds. Greater Amberjack are powerful reef-associated fish found near wrecks, rigs, and deep structure. They are nicknamed 'reef donkeys' for their brute strength and stubborn, powerful fights.
Atlantic Croaker
A common bottom fish found in bays, estuaries, and nearshore waters along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Croakers are named for the drumming sound they produce. They are a popular target for pier and shore anglers and are good eating when fresh.
Spotted Seatrout
One of the most popular inshore game fish from Virginia to Texas. Spotted Seatrout are found in grassy bays, flats, and around oyster bars. They are willing strikers that provide great action on light tackle and are excellent table fare.
Weakfish
A close relative of the Spotted Seatrout found along the mid-Atlantic and Northeast coasts. Weakfish get their name from their delicate mouth tissue that tears easily when hooked. They are beautiful fish with iridescent purple, green, and gold coloring.
California Halibut
A popular flatfish found from Washington to Baja California. California Halibut are aggressive predators found in sandy bays and along the coast. They typically range from 5 to 30 pounds and are prized for their excellent flavor.
Fluke
The most popular flatfish species along the Northeast and mid-Atlantic coasts. Summer Flounder are aggressive predators found near sandy bottom, channels, and inshore structure. They are excellent eating with firm, white, mild-flavored flesh and can exceed 20 pounds.
Pacific Halibut
The largest flatfish in the Pacific, capable of exceeding 400 pounds. Pacific Halibut are found from California to Alaska and are one of the most highly valued food fish on the West Coast. They are targeted with heavy tackle on the ocean floor.
Blacktip Shark
One of the most commonly encountered sharks along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Blacktip Sharks are known for their spectacular spinning leaps when hooked. They are found nearshore, around inlets, and along beaches, and are popular targets for both surf and boat anglers.
Hammerhead Shark
Among the most recognizable sharks in the ocean, identified by their distinctive flattened head. Several species of Hammerhead are found along US coasts, with the Great Hammerhead being the largest at over 1,000 pounds. They are powerful fighters and impressive catch-and-release targets.
Mahi-Mahi
One of the most colorful and exciting game fish in the ocean. Mahi-Mahi are found in warm waters worldwide and are known for their brilliant blue, green, and gold coloring, spectacular aerial displays, and fast growth rates. They are outstanding table fare and one of the most popular offshore targets.
Cobia
A large, powerful fish found in warm waters of the Atlantic, Gulf, and Caribbean. Cobia are curious fish often seen following rays, turtles, and boats. They are one of the most highly prized game fish for their incredible fight and outstanding table quality. Fish regularly exceed 50 pounds.
Barred Sand Bass
A popular nearshore game fish found along the Southern California coast. Barred Sand Bass are typically found near sandy bottom and structure and are known for forming large spawning aggregations in summer. They are good fighting fish and excellent eating.
Black Sea Bass
A popular bottom fish found from Maine to Florida, especially abundant in the mid-Atlantic. Black Sea Bass are typically found near structure, wrecks, and rocky bottom. They are aggressive biters and excellent eating with firm, white, mildly sweet flesh.
Bluefish
One of the most aggressive and abundant game fish along the Atlantic coast. Bluefish travel in large schools and are voracious feeders known for their razor-sharp teeth and violent strikes. They are found from Maine to Florida and provide exciting action on light tackle.
Kelp Bass
The most popular nearshore game fish in Southern California. Kelp Bass are found around kelp beds, rocky reefs, and structure throughout the Southern California Bight. They are scrappy fighters on light tackle and excellent table fare, with a minimum size limit that makes them a fun challenge.
Striped Bass
The most iconic game fish of the Northeast Atlantic coast. Striped Bass migrate from the Carolinas to Maine and are found in bays, rivers, and along the surf. They are powerful fighters that can exceed 60 pounds and are equally revered by surf casters, boat anglers, and fly fishermen.
Atlantic Cod
One of the most historically important fish in North America. Atlantic Cod are found in cold waters from Cape Hatteras to Canada and are a staple of party boat fishing in New England. They are bottom feeders found near wrecks and rocky substrate. 'Scrod' refers to small cod.
Red Hake
A bottom-dwelling fish found in the Northeast Atlantic from the Chesapeake Bay to Canada. Red Hake are typically caught while bottom fishing for cod and haddock. They are good eating when prepared fresh.
California Sheephead
A large, colorful wrasse found along the Southern California and Channel Islands coast. California Sheephead have powerful teeth for crushing sea urchins and shellfish. Males are black with a red midsection and white chin, while females are pinkish-red.
Porgy
One of the most popular pan fish in the Northeast. Porgies are found near structure, wrecks, and hard bottom from the Chesapeake Bay to New England. They are aggressive biters that provide fun light-tackle action and are excellent pan-fried or grilled.
Red Porgy
A deepwater porgy found over hard bottom and reef structure in the South Atlantic and Gulf. Red Porgy are identified by their pinkish-red coloring and are commonly caught while targeting snapper and grouper. They are excellent eating.
Tautog
A tough, structure-oriented fish found from Nova Scotia to the Carolinas. Tautog are incredibly powerful for their size and are known for diving into rocks and wrecks when hooked. They are highly prized for their firm, white, sweet-flavored flesh and are a fall favorite in the Northeast.
Blue Rockfish
One of the most commonly caught rockfish along the central and northern California coast. Blue Rockfish are found near rocky reefs and kelp beds in relatively shallow water. They are good eating and readily take both bait and artificial lures.
Chinook Salmon
The largest Pacific salmon species, prized by anglers for their powerful runs and excellent eating quality. Found from Alaska to California.
Coho Salmon
An acrobatic Pacific salmon known for leaping fights and bright silver coloring. Popular with party boats from Alaska to Oregon.
Lingcod
A large, aggressive predator found from Alaska to Baja California. Lingcod are voracious feeders with enormous mouths and sharp teeth. They are found near rocky bottom and structure and can exceed 60 pounds. Their flesh sometimes has a bluish-green tint that turns white when cooked and is excellent eating.
Yelloweye Rockfish
The largest rockfish species in the Pacific, capable of reaching 40 pounds and living over 100 years. Yelloweye Rockfish are bright orange-red with distinctive yellow eyes. They are found in deep rocky habitat and are highly prized for their excellent flavor.
Gray Triggerfish
A popular reef fish found throughout the Gulf of America and South Atlantic. Gray Triggerfish are known for their tough skin, strong teeth, and ability to steal bait. They are challenging to hook but are outstanding table fare with firm, sweet, white flesh.
Golden Tilefish
A spectacular deepwater fish found at depths of 600 to 1,200 feet along the continental shelf edge. Golden Tilefish are brilliantly colored with blue, green, gold, and pink markings. They are one of the finest-eating fish in the ocean and are targeted on deep-drop trips.
Barrelfish
A deepwater species found along the Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico, typically at depths of 600 to 1,500 feet. Barrelfish are a prized catch on deep drop fishing trips, known for their excellent white meat similar to grouper. They typically weigh 10 to 30 pounds and are named for their habit of congregating around floating barrels and debris as juveniles.
White Grunt
A common reef fish found throughout the South Atlantic and Gulf of America, popular on party boats for their reliable bite and good table fare.