saltwater fish identification chart

Post by **KarstRanger** » June 22nd, 2005, 1:09 pm

I'm looking for a good way to ID saltwater fish that I will see (hope to see) around Florida, especially since there are some pretty particular regulations on related species. Can someone recommend a good chart I would keep on the boat? Thanks.

sailfish · Post by **sailfish** » June 22nd, 2005, 7:44 pm

For quick reference I use a small laminated chart (3"x6") which has color pictures and the Florida regulations for size and number (as of 2002). I have two - one I got at Kevin's Sporting Goods and the other at the Shell Island Fish Camp in St. Marks. I have another laminated one which is by Tightlines Publications. It is their Back Country and Flats Fish Chart #10. That one is 8 1/2x11". But for really detailed descriptions I use the book Sport Fish of the Gulf of Mexico by Vic Dunaway and published by Florida Sportsman.

Post by **Tom Keels** » June 22nd, 2005, 7:46 pm

If you can get one of the "Fishing Lines" books that the FWC puts out, it will have all the info you need.

Actually you can download it online..
http://marinefisheries.org/guide.htm

Post by **KarstRanger** » June 23rd, 2005, 3:36 pm

Thanks for the info, sailfish and Tom. I will try the on-line one for now since I have access to a good color printer (and it's FREE

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Knot Tester · Post by **Knot Tester** » June 23rd, 2005, 4:39 pm

Go to the bookstore and pick up
"Sportfish of the Gulf of Mexico"

Don't leave home without it. Far better than the laminated charts.

see http://www.floridasportsman.com/fs/spor ... ulfsf.html

Post by **KarstRanger** » June 23rd, 2005, 7:53 pm

"Sportfish of Gulf of Mexico" looks like a good one - thanks.