FISHYAF FISHING GUIDE DIRECTORY
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Browse FishyAF’s complete directory of 226 curated fishing guides covering destinations, monster fish, bucket lists, fishing tactics, bite conditions, beginner-friendly targets, unusual species and more. Every title links directly to the full FishyAF guide.
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Monster Fish & Giants
Huge fish, apex predators, river monsters, ocean giants and gear-breaking targets.
- Amazon River Monsters (Real Species)
- Apex Predator Fish
- Biggest Freshwater Fish You Can Catch in the US
- Biggest Freshwater Fish You Can Catch Worldwide
- Deep Sea Monsters (Catchable Giants)
- Exotic Fish Worth Traveling For
- Fish Over 1,000 Pounds You Can Actually Catch
- Fish That Break Gear
- Fish That Hit Like a Truck
- Ocean Giants Caught by Anglers in the US
- Ocean Giants Caught by Anglers Worldwide
- River Monsters (Real Ones)
- Saltwater Bucket List Fish (Big Game Targets)
- Top 10 Largest Fish Ever Caught (By Species)
- US River Monsters (Real Species)
Bucket Lists & Dream Catches
Must-catch species, dream trips and fish worth traveling for.
Weird, Dangerous & Unusual Fish
Alien-looking, bizarre, venomous, dangerous and just plain strange fish.
- Bizarre Freshwater Fish
- Deep Sea Nightmare Fish
- Fish That Don’t Look Real
- Fish That Eat Anything (Opportunistic Feeders)
- Fish That Look Like Aliens
- Fish with Insane Adaptations
- Most Dangerous Freshwater Fish
- Smartest Fish That Avoid Anglers
- Top 10 Poisonous and Venomous Fish
- Transparent Fish (See-Through Species)
- Ugliest Fish Ever Caught
- Weirdest Fish in the World
Hardest & Technical Fishing
Technical species, difficult presentations and fish that make anglers earn every bite.
- Fish That Are Easy to Hook but Hard to Land
- Fish That Fight Dirty (Structure Fighters)
- Fish That Follow But Don’t Bite
- Fish That Only Bite Under Perfect Conditions
- Fish That Require Perfect Presentation
- Fish That Spook Easily
- Fly Fishing Hard Mode Species
- Hardest Fish to Catch (Overall)
- Most Line-Shy Fish
- Most Technical Fish to Catch
Beginner, Kids & Easy Fishing
Accessible fish, simple setups and guides for new anglers and families.
- Best Fish for Beginner Anglers
- Best Fish for Kids to Catch
- Easiest Fish to Catch in Freshwater
- Easiest Fish to Catch with a Worm
- Easiest Saltwater Fish to Catch
- Fish That Bite All Day (Consistent Feeders)
- Fish You Can Catch Anywhere
- Fish You Can Catch from Docks & Piers
- Fish You Can Catch from Shore
- Fish You Can Catch in Small Ponds
- Fish You Can Catch While Camping
- Fish You Can Catch with Simple Gear
- Fish You Can Catch Without a Boat
- Low Gear Fishing Species (Simple Setup)
Fish Behavior & Fighting Style
How fish hunt, feed, chase, jump and fight once they are hooked.
Species Groups & Game Fish
Focused guides to bass, catfish, trout, salmon, sharks, rays, panfish and other major angling groups.
- Top 10 Bass Species Every Angler Should Know
- Top 10 Carp & Rough Fish Worth Targeting
- Top 10 Catfish Species Worth Catching
- Top 10 Gamefish Fish That Test Your Limits
- Top 10 Inshore Fish Every Angler Should Target
- Top 10 Offshore Fish Worth the Fight
- Top 10 Panfish for Fast Action and Easy Bites
- Top 10 Pelagic Fish That Hit Hard and Run Fast
- Top 10 Pike & Muskie Species Built for Big Strikes
- Top 10 Reef & Bottom Fish Worth Catching
- Top 10 Sharks & Rays Worth Targeting
- Top 10 Trout & Salmon Species Every Angler Should Know
- Top 10 Walleye & Perch Species Worth Targeting
Tactics, Baits & Where to Fish
Shore, surf, ice, rivers, lakes, live bait, artificial lures, topwater and more.
- Best Beach Fish
- Best Fish to Catch from Shore
- Best Fish to Catch in Lakes
- Best Fish to Catch in Rivers
- Best Fish to Catch on Artificial Lures
- Best Fish to Catch on Live Bait
- Fish That Bite Soft Plastics
- Fish That Crush Fast-Moving Lures
- Fish That Love Topwater Lures
- Fish That Prefer Live Bait
- Fish That Prefer Slow Presentations
- Top 10 Fish to Catch Ice Fishing in the US
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Target with Topwater
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Target with Topwater
- Top 10 Surfcasting Fish in the US
- Top 10 Surfcasting Fish Worldwide
When Fish Bite: Timing & Conditions
Guides organized around weather, water clarity, temperature, time of day and changing conditions.
- Fish That Bite After a Cold Front
- Fish That Bite After Rain
- Fish That Bite Before a Storm
- Fish That Bite Best at Night
- Fish That Bite During Pressure Changes
- Fish That Bite in Clear Water
- Fish That Bite in Cold Water
- Fish That Bite in Hot Weather
- Fish That Bite in Murky Water
- Fish That Bite in Windy Conditions
- Fish That Feed at Dawn and Dusk
Underrated, Overlooked & Table Fare
Fish that deserve more attention, plus species worth bringing to the table.
U.S. Freshwater Destinations
Freshwater fishing guides for U.S. states, from Alabama through Wyoming.
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Alabama
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Alaska
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Arizona
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Arkansas
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in California
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Colorado
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Connecticut
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Delaware
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Florida
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Georgia
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Hawaii
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Idaho
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Illinois
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Indiana
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Iowa
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Kansas
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Kentucky
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Louisiana
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Maine
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Maryland
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Massachusetts
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Michigan
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Minnesota
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Mississippi
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Missouri
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Montana
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Nebraska
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Nevada
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in New Hampshire
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in New Jersey
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in New Mexico
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in New York
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in North Carolina
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in North Dakota
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Ohio
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Oklahoma
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Oregon
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Pennsylvania
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Rhode Island
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in South Carolina
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in South Dakota
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Tennessee
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Texas
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Utah
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Vermont
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Virginia
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Washington
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in West Virginia
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Wisconsin
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Wyoming
U.S. Saltwater Destinations
Saltwater fishing guides for coastal U.S. states and destinations.
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Alabama
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Alaska
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in California
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Connecticut
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Delaware
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Florida
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Georgia
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Hawaii
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Louisiana
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Maine
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Maryland
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Massachusetts
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Mississippi
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in New Hampshire
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in New Jersey
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in New York
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in North Carolina
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Oregon
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Rhode Island
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in South Carolina
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Texas
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Virginia
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Washington
Regional & Global Destinations
Regional, international and worldwide fishing guides for anglers exploring beyond a single U.S. state.
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in Australia
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in Brazil
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in Canada
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in Costa Rica
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in Japan
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in Mexico
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in New Zealand
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in Norway
- Top 10 Fish to Catch in Thailand
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Africa
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Australia & Oceania
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Caribbean
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Central America
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in East Asia
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Europe
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Global
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Great Lakes
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Gulf Coast
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in India
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Middle East
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Midwest
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Northeast
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Pacific Islands
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in South America
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in South Asia
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Southeast
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in Southeast Asia
- Top 10 Freshwater Fish to Catch in West Coast
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Africa
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Australia & Oceania
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Caribbean
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Central America
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in East Asia
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Europe
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Global
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Gulf Coast
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in India
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Middle East
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Northeast
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Pacific Islands
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in South America
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in South Asia
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Southeast
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in Southeast Asia
- Top 10 Saltwater Fish to Catch in West Coast