The species of fish trying to be caught by anglers varies with geography ie location of fish .

Those salt water fish caught for sport include tuna salmon marlin and swordfish . Off the coast off Australia in Far North Queensland big game fishing is a very popular sport  where anglers go out in boats to sea to participate in Marlin Fishing .

Among the most popular fresh water  fish species are pike bass trout and salmon .

Some fish are sought for  food value

food or fight

food or fight

whilst others are caught or pursued for their fighting abilities or for the difficulty of the catch .

Information about what species of fish to catch where can be obtained from Shop.anglers.net.au