From late winter through early spring, trophy trout hold tight in the shallows of the Chesapeake. Here's how to catch them.

Two things are true of most avid anglers: They don’t let a little thing like cold weather deter them from going fishing, and most don’t wear life jackets while chasing fish. Unfortunately, this ...

If you haven’t purchased a marine VHF radio lately, you might not know that today’s VHF units include a multitude of advanced built-in or optional features—in addition to voice communication—that ...

Striped bass survey 2025 reveals a slight uptick, yet numbers remain below average, influencing fisheries management ...

The following fish fillet and utility knives were put to the test by Salt Water Sportsman editors, and all of them have their upsides. Whether you’re keeping busy with boat chores when the bite is ...

The 2025 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Innovation Award winners were announced in Tampa, Florida, last week. The program, which is managed by the National Marine ...

Bob Kirby knew that his Yachting subscription would provide him stories about incredible yachts, charter destinations, navigation and seamanship. He never imagined it would win him a ...

The king mackerel reigns supreme in the minds of many offshore fishermen who live between Texas and Virginia. And why not? Kingfish strike with abandon, fight hard, and get quite large. Plus, the ...