The Top Deep Sea Fishing Destinations in the US

Deep sea fishing is just that, when you fish far away from land and at a depth of at least 30 meters. It can be very fun and also very rewarding but can also be very dangerous if you are a commercial deep sea fisherman.  Deep sea fishing is a lot different than fresh water fishing down at your neighborhood lake. While the principles remain the same, deep sea or offshore fishing has some big differences:

• The fish are typically much larger than the fish you catch near shore
• You take a boat to get to the fishing spot
• Heavier tackle: rods, reels, line and bait / lures is used

America has vast amounts of deep sea fishing spots and offshore fishing spots. It’s no wonder, as America has many miles of coastline and many vacation spots that are perfect for fishing. Below is a list of some of the top fishing spots in the United States for you to think about taking a fantastic fishing vacation. While many states have good fresh water fishing spots, today we will be taking a look at deep sea fishing spots.  Here are some of the top deep sea fishing spots in the US:

• Florida
  • Destin
  • Daytona Beach
  • Miami
  • Key West
  • Islamorada – the Sportfishing Capitol of the World
• The Southern California Bight, San Diego
• Hawaii, all islands
• Maine coast
• Alaska, Homer, Sitka, Valdez
• Montauk Point on the coast of New York
• CapeHatteras off the coast of North Carolina
• Puget Sound in Western Washington
• Cape Cod, Massachusetts
• Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and the Gulf Coast area.

Deep sea fishing can easily be one of the greatest types of fishing. The fish can be huge! Gigantic even, but be sure that you know what you’re doing because it really can be dangerous because the fish you are catching are a lot bigger than freshwater fish or fish close to the shore. An example of deep sea fish is marlin and tuna, and they can get very big! Can you say 1500lbs? Now every fish out there is obviously not that large, but expect to catch some very big game.

Bigger game means bigger equipment. Offshore boats are much bigger than inshore boats and may even have to be moored (stored) in a marina. Most deep sea fisherman actually rent their boats because offshore boats can be very expensive. This is because they can get very large and the larger a boat is, the more it costs. Now, with bigger fish, this means that you have to consider bigger bait for your fishing pole. Worms won’t work; you are going to need squid, chunk baits, shrimp and even whole baitfish such as ballyhoo and mackerel!  Larger, heavier rods and reels with strong braided line are the norm on deep sea fishing trips although recent technological advancements have reduced the line and reel size due to stronger and more durable materials.

In conclusion, deep sea fishing can be very fun and can even be a job (there is money to be made) but you have to remember that the further from the shore you go, the more dangerous it can be. If you decide to go deep sea fishing I recommend that you do not go alone, and also be sure to bring life jackets and complete safety gear.  You can catch much, much larger fish deep sea fishing and fishing offshore, from huge tuna to sharks even.  Deep sea fishing can be very expensive, so make sure you can afford to rent or buy a deep sea fishing boat and the proper equipment before making up your mind.  Try a deep sea fishing charter boat or party boat to get your feet wet.  If it seems pricey, organize a trip with some friends, relatives, or coworkers to split the costs.  Have fun out there!