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Discover handpicked fishing lodges and guided trips by species. From remote mountain rivers to pristine saltwater flats, contact trusted hosts directly and plan with confidence.
Well-known, widely targeted, and always worth the effort—these species draw anglers from all corners.
From iconic game fish to unique regional species, explore the full range of our freshwater and saltwater adventures.
FishingExplora connects you to the world’s most sought-after sport fish—from permit, tarpon, and bonefish to taimen, trout, and dorado. Whether you’re chasing apex predators or technical dry fly targets, our platform brings together the species, destinations, and guides that matter most to passionate anglers.
Explore the most iconic species in fly and light-tackle fishing—from giant trevally on remote flats to wild trout in alpine rivers. FishingExplora highlights species that define destination travel, with insight on when, where, and how to fish them with lodge-based support.
Whether you’re stalking milkfish in the Seychelles, drifting for golden dorado in South America, or streamer fishing for Arctic char, each species offers a unique experience. We focus on fish that combine challenge, adventure, and access to high-quality guided trips.
Freshwater: Trout, taimen, dorado, pike, arapaima, pacu, and other species across rivers, lakes, and jungle systems. Saltwater: Bonefish, permit, tarpon, GTs, barracuda, snook, and prized reef and bluewater targets. Estuarine & Migratory: Sea trout, jack crevalle, snook, and species that move between freshwater and salt.
North America: Trout, salmon, steelhead, pike, and bass in rivers, lakes, and coldwater systems. South America: Golden dorado, arapaima, and peacock bass in jungle rivers and warmwater fisheries. Europe: Brown trout, Atlantic salmon, and Arctic char in some of the world’s clearest rivers. Africa: Giant trevally, bumphead parrotfish, tigerfish, and other aggressive targets across freshwater and salt. Asia: Mongolia’s taimen and lenok trout in expansive wilderness rivers. Oceania: New Zealand’s trophy trout and Australia’s estuary and offshore predators.
FishingExplora helps you plan species-focused trips with confidence. Each species profile highlights top destinations, peak seasons, and how to fish them—connecting you directly with trusted lodges and expert local guides. Whether you’re chasing a bucket-list fish or returning to a favorite, we help you fish the right water, at the right time.