Saltwater fishing is as much about the adventure as it is about the fish. Many of the sport fish species can be big and mean, and the water can be big and bad. From shallow saltwater flats to deep-ocean fishing, saltwater anglers chase everything from dainty speckled trout to massive blue marlin in some of the most intense and inspirational surroundings on earth.

Saltwater fishing can be as simple or as complex as you wish. Beginners can start fishing from the beach with basic tackle and a handful of saltwater rigs, while overachievers can spend endless time and energy on high-tech gear and high-powered fishing boats.

Whether you live along the 10,000 miles of U.S. coastline or are visiting the ocean for the weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to wet a line. And plenty of fish in the sea.