Target a World of Premier Gamefish Species with Outdoors International

Outdoors International connects anglers with expert guides and exceptional lodges for a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater gamefish across the globe. Whether you dream of battling powerful saltwater giants, finessing presentations for wary trout, or exploring remote waters for exotic species, we can help you plan your perfect fishing adventure. Below are some of the many gamefish species our clients pursue:

Freshwater Gamefish

  • Cold-Water Species:
    • Trout: Rainbow Trout (including trophy strains & Steelhead - anadromous Rainbow Trout), Brown Trout, Brook Trout (native to Eastern North America), Cutthroat Trout (various Western US subspecies like Yellowstone, Bonneville, Colorado River, Lahontan, Coastal), Golden Trout, Bull Trout (often protected, catch-and-release).
    • Salmon (Pacific & Atlantic): Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Sockeye (Red) Salmon, Pink (Humpy) Salmon, Chum (Dog) Salmon (primarily in their freshwater river spawning runs in Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, Canada, and select international locations like Kamchatka). Atlantic Salmon (in Eastern Canada, Northeast US, UK, Iceland, Scandinavia, and other parts of Europe).
    • Char: Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Lake Trout (Mackinaw).
    • Other Cold-Water Species: Arctic Grayling, Huchen (Danube Salmon - Europe), Marble Trout (Slovenia).
  • Warm-Water Species:
    • Bass: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass.
    • Esocids: Northern Pike, Muskellunge (Musky).
    • Percids: Walleye, Sauger, Yellow Perch.
    • Panfish: Crappie (Black & White), Bluegill, various Sunfish species.
    • Catfish: Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish.
    • Other Temperate Species: Striped Bass (landlocked and in river systems), White Bass, Alligator Gar.
  • Exotic & Tropical Freshwater Species:
    • Peacock Bass: Amazon River Basin (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru) and introduced in South Florida.
    • Golden Dorado: Rivers of South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay).
    • Tigerfish (Hydrocynus): Various species across Africa's river systems.
    • Taimen (Siberian Taimen): Rivers of Mongolia and Russia.
    • Arapaima: Amazon River Basin.
    • Nile Perch: Lake Victoria and other African waters.

Saltwater Gamefish

  • Inshore & Flats Species:
    • The "Grand Slam" Species: Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit.
    • Other Flats & Inshore Fighters: Snook, Redfish (Red Drum), Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout), Flounder, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, Striped Bass (coastal).
  • Nearshore & Reef Species:
    • Snapper (various species like Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Cubera Snapper), Grouper (various species like Gag, Red, Black, Goliath), Amberjack, Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Black Drum.
  • Offshore & Deep Sea (Big Game) Species:
    • Billfish: Marlin (Blue, Black, White, Striped), Sailfish, Swordfish, Spearfish.
    • Tuna: Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Albacore, Skipjack Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna (Indo-Pacific).
    • Pelagics: Wahoo, Dorado (Mahi-Mahi).
    • Sharks (often catch-and-release with conservation focus): Mako, Thresher, Hammerhead, Bull, Tiger, etc., subject to strict regulations.
    • Bottom Fish (Cold Saltwater): Halibut, Lingcod, various Rockfish (primarily Alaska & Pacific Northwest).
  • Other Notable Saltwater Species:
    • Giant Trevally (GT): Indo-Pacific reefs and flats.
    • Bluefin Trevally, Golden Trevally, and other trevally/jack species.
    • Roosterfish (Eastern Pacific).

Outdoors International's experienced consultants can help you identify the perfect destination and vetted outfitter to target your desired gamefish species, considering optimal seasons, fishing techniques, and your preferred style of adventure. Whether you're seeking a trophy, a unique species, or an unforgettable angling journey, we're here to guide you.

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