http://www.saltwaterfishing247.comSaltwater Fish Species Guide60http://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/false-albacore-Page1.htmAfter a long, hot summer, anglers in the northeast welcome the cooling temperatures of the fall. The weather becomes more comfortable and the cooling water temps bring bait and game fish closer to the shorelines. And with these seasonal changes also arrives the false albacore.Capt. Terry RandThu, 17 Dec 2009 22:02:35 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/blues-Page1.htmWhen I was nine years old, I discovered fishing and pursued it relentlessly. My uncle took me fishing and taught me all kinds if things about chasing trout and bass in freshwater. Then, the summer I turned twelve, he bought a 17’ center console and took me fishing on the saltwater for the first time.Capt. Terry RandWed, 09 Dec 2009 21:48:05 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/tidal-river-stripers-Page1.htmAs springtime arrives in the northeast, the landscape begins to come alive. Trees blossom, flowers bloom and the striped bass return to tidal river systems by the hordes. Warming water temps draw them in for a few reasons depending on the river system. In some rivers they return to spawn. In others, they are simply there to gorge themselves on the buffet of herring, shad and other river species that are so abundant at this time of year.Capt. Terry RandWed, 09 Dec 2009 21:15:31 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/black-grouper-Page1.htmThe Black Grouper (Mycteroperca Bonaci), nicknamed the marbled rockfish, is part of a large group known as the “perciform fish“. They can change skin color slightly, but most of the time has a rectangular pattern across their bodies consisting of dark grey blotches. Their fins fade from the dark grey blotches to dark black. They have anal, dorsal and caudal fins, all of which follow the same color pattern. The top and bottom of the fish are also darker than the center, fading similarly to the fins.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:00:37 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/black-marlin-species-Page1.htmBlack Marlin, usually confused with the Blue Marlin because of their similarities in appearance, are members of the billfish family because of the long bills on the front of their faces. They have long, slender bodies with prominent pectoral fins. These fins don’t fold against their bodies like most pectoral fins, so they remain erect at all times. Some Black Marlin are dark blue in color, while others have black upper bodies, but all Black Marlin have a silver/white color on their bellies. They have a distinct face with very small teeth and upper jaws that flow out into a beak or spear-looking nose.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:50:37 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/bonefish-Page1.htmThe Bonefish, scientific name Albula Vulpes, is one of the most popular sport fish in the world. They aren’t much for eating because their bodies are full of hundreds of tiny bones as indicated by their name. They are often called silver ghosts or phantoms because of their silvery skin color.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:20:15 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/pollock-Page1.htmThe Pollock, a member of the cod family, is scientifically known as Pollachius Virens. It’s distinguished by several features that set it apart from the rest of the cod family. Possessing a lower jaw that projects beyond the upper jaw, the pollock also has a forked tail that differs from the straight ones on the rest of the species. The lateral line that runs along the sides of their body is straight, unlike the curved lines on other cod. Their bodies are greenish brown or olive green, varying along the top, with yellowish green and gray flanks. They are often called green cod or coalfish because of their coloration.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:09:29 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/swordfish-Page1.htmThe swordfish, scientifically known as Xiphias Gladius, and nicknamed “broadbill,” is one of the most recognizable and desired fish in the water. Known and named for the sword on the front of their face, the elongated bill combined with their sleek bodies, allow the Swordfish to glide straight through the water. The sword isn’t actually used to stab like manmade ones, rather they use their long noses to slash at and debilitate their prey, making it easier to catch.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:56:00 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/red-snapper-Page1.htmRed Snapper, or Lutjanus Campechanus, are prized fish, and in recent years have become closely protected in US waters. They are considered to be the most valuable snapper in their area, found in regions along the Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic. They are seen as far north as Massachusetts, but most rarely travel north of the Carolinas. Northern Red Snapper are not found in the Caribbean like their southern brothers are. The younger members of the species are usually found in shallow waters in and around mud floors. The adults are found in deeper water, where they surround themselves in shipwrecks and rough, rocky terrain.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:44:28 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/pacific-halibut-Page1.htmThe Pacific Halibut, scientifically known as Hippoglossus Stenolepis, closely resembles the Atlantic Halibut, and is known as the largest flatfish in the Pacific Ocean. It is also known as the northern halibut, right halibut, and alabato. Its body color usually ranges from dark brown or grayish brown with occasional light spots. Being a flatfish, the Pacific Halibut has both eyes on the upward facing side of the body. The bottom side has no eyes, and is light in color.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:35:25 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/bigeye-tuna-Page1.htmThe Bigeye Tuna, scientifically known as Thunnus Obesus, is a well known and extremely desired big game fish. They live throughout the tropics, and can be found almost anywhere the water is warm. They have been known to make migrations of extreme lengths in distance, will travel throughout the Atlantic, Pacific and the Indian Oceans.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:23:57 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/atlantic-spanish-mackerel-Page1.htmThe Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, more commonly known simply as the Spanish Mackerel, lives primarily in the western Atlantic Ocean. It can be found in large areas of water, including oceanic areas from Massachusetts all the way down to warm tropical waters near the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Spanish Mackerel are migratory fish, moving from place to place at all times. This means that this species of fish maintains a seasonal structure. Everything from where it breeds, where it searches for food, where it needs to be for warmth, and where the best chances for survival are, all effects its migrational movement. It can be found migrating during spring around the Gulf of Mexico, and later in the fall, it returns to the warm waters around Florida. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:13:06 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/atlantic-salmon-Page1.htmThe Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar), also known as Kennebec Salmon, Sebago Salmon, or Black Salmon, is one of the most widely known species of fish. It is mainly found in the Northern Atlantic, and ranges from southern Greenland to Iceland, and from the Connecticut River to Quebec. The Atlantic Salmon can also be found ranging from the Arctic Circle to parts of Portugal. There are some populations that are considered to be strictly freshwater fish, but most migrate from the sea to freshwater for spawning purposes, and can spawn multiple times before they die.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:52:21 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/weakfish-Page1.htmWeakfish, also known as a Gray Trout, are indigenous to eastern North America. They lurk in the depths of the choppy coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. These fish range from the edge of Florida north to Massachusetts. There are records, however, of them migrating as far as Nova Scotia. In the winter, weakfish are usually found along the eastern coast of North America between North Carolina to Florida, while in the summer they stay along the shoreline between Delaware and New York. They move seasonally based on the temperature of the water and the availability of food.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:24:52 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/king-mackerel-Page1.htmKing Mackerel, or Scomberomorus Cavalla, are a popular sport and commercial fish. They share a long tapered body associated with all mackerels. They are dark gray on top with white underbellies. In the first stages of their lives, King Mackerel look similar to their cousins the Spanish mackerel. They have similar spotted markings, but kingfish lose the spots as they mature. Adult mackerel differ in the number of spines they have in their first dorsal fin, with King Mackerels having less than the Spanish.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:11:52 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/black-sea-bass-Page1.htmBlack Sea Bass, also known as Rock Bass, can be found in the western waters of the Northern Atlantic Ocean. They range along the eastern coast of North America, from Massachusetts south to the Gulf of Mexico. Though they span along a wide area, most black sea bass are found between New York and South Carolina. They usually stay in shoreline waters, but they have been found in waters over 400 feet in depth.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:57:15 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/hickory-shad-Page1.htmHickory Shad, or Alosa Mediocre, are known for packing a big fight in their small bodies. They aren’t much of a commercial fish, and people do desire them for food. But, it’s because of the fight that the Hickory Shad has quickly become a highly desired recreational fish. This desire has only happened in recent years, but it was enough to get the fish into sport fishing magazines across the nation.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:41:07 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/tarpon-Page1.htmTarpon, scientifically known as Megalops Atlantics, are nicknamed “The Silver King”. Tarpon prefer warmer waters, and can be found mostly in the tropical areas of the Atlantic Ocean, although some migrate inland and live in fresh or brackish water. They have been seen as far north as Nova Scotia and as far south as Brazil.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:42:52 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/summer-flounder-Page1.htmSummer Flounder, also known as a Fluke, are known for having a large mouth that extends past the eyes. The scientific name is Paralichthys dentatus, and they are members of the flatfish family. This means that both eyes are located on one side of the body. They lay on the ocean floor, keeping both eyes up to avoid predation, as well as hunt. These fish have the ability to change skin color and blend into the ocean floor, hiding their whereabouts from unsuspecting prey. As a small fish passes over their motionless bodies, the Summer Flounder can ambush its prey.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:31:41 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/pacific-cod-Page1.htmThe Pacific Cod (Gadus Macrocephalus), also known by fishermen as the gray cod, is known to live along the Western coastlines of North America. The fish are known to travel as far north as Alaska and as far south as Santa Monica in California. They can be found from the Bering Strait all the way to the Yellow Sea, and have been seen as far east as Asia. However, this species of fish is mostly found between Oregon and Alaska despite its expansive range.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:22:39 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/tautog-Page1.htmThe Tautog (Tautoga Onitis), more commonly known as a Blackfish, belongs to a group of fish called Wrasse. The Wrasse family is one of the largest families of fish with over 450 known species. This family covers a range of fish from tiny to large. The Tautog is one of the smaller members of this family, weighing in at an average of only one to three pounds, and reaching a maximum length of about three feet.<a href="https://plus.google.com/114539747415028912499?rel=author">Geoffrey English</a>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:09:22 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/striped-bass-Page1.htmStriped bass, scientifically named Morone saxatilis and nicknamed the rockfish, are school moving fish. They migrate in packs for their whole lives. The first two years of their lives are spent in small packs, but they migrate in larger school groups during adulthood. Striped bass normally live in the east coast of North America, ranging from Canada all the way down to Florida. They were introduced to the Pacific coast in the late 19th century, so they can now be found from Washington down to California. They like to live inshore along reefs and other areas that create constant movement. They are anadromous and migratory, never staying in one place for too long. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:48:17 GMThttp://www.saltwaterfishing247.com/Article/american-shad-Page1.htmAmerican Shad can be found in various parts of the United States. It is a larger sized fish and is prized for its white meat. The roe of the American Shad is also considered good for some types of caviar. The American Shad is often confused with the Hickory Shad, that is a member of the same family but is found mostly in Southern regions. The scientific name for the American Shad is Alosa Sapidissima although it is usually called Connecticut River Shad, Potomac Shad or White Shad. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:56:19 GMT