How Do You Identify Saltwater Fish Species?
Properly identifying saltwater fish species is important for the fishermen, especially if the angler plans to keep the catch. Many states provide a small fish species pocket guide, brochure or booklet with the purchase of a fishing license. Sometimes bait shops have a free or cheap local saltwater fish species guide near the checkout counter for new fishermen to help them learn the ropes of identifying the local saltwater fish species. Hundreds of saltwater fish species can be found in the oceans and brackish waters around the world. New saltwater fish species found in the depths of the ocean are identified regularly. Measure or estimate the length of the saltwater fish first. Take a digital picture of the side view and face of the fish if you are able. The length of the fish will help to narrow down which species the fish belongs to as well as help the fisherman know if the catch is within the legal range for keeping after the saltwater fish species is determined. Observe the dorsal f
