About r/saltwaterfishing
The largest saltwater fishing community on Reddit. 55K+ anglers sharing catches, knowledge, and the stoke. All coasts, all species, all skill levels. Share your catches, ID fish, talk gear, swap trip reports. Weekly threads Mon-Sat. No gatekeeping, no ego — just fish. 🎣🌊
The community at a glance
r/saltwaterfishing is a Subreddit for Fishers with roughly 61K members. It uses a forum format for communication.
Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Fishing, Saltwater, and Fish. Product recommendations often mention reel, rod, and fishing.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 219 members
- 2014: 167 members
- 2015: 249 members
- 2016: 347 members
- 2017: 668 members
- 2020: 4K members
- 2021: 2K members
- 2022: 3K members
- 2024: 23K members
- 2025: 17K members
- 2026: 9K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 1K members
- Aug: 2K members
- Sep: 1K members
- Oct: 1K members
- Nov: 957 members
- Dec: 1K members
- Jan: 1K members
- Feb: 1K members
- Mar: 1K members
- Apr: 2K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 2K members
Topics
- Fishing164 posts in the past month#1164Fishing
- Saltwater58 posts in the past month#258Saltwater
- Fish20 posts in the past month#320Fish
- Redfish13 posts in the past month#413Redfish
- Snook8 posts in the past month#58Snook
Flair
- 🐟 Catch Report63 posts in the past month
- Finally got a decent Red drum
- Show me your biggest reef donkey
- NC Mahi
#163🐟 Catch ReportFinally got a decent Red drum · Show me your biggest reef donkey · NC Mahi - 📸 Photo/Video53 posts in the past month
- Caught this monster off a dock!
- In the nettttt!
- Mahi and wahoo
#253📸 Photo/VideoCaught this monster off a dock! · In the nettttt! · Mahi and wahoo - ❓ Fish ID8 posts in the past month
- Proper Grand Slam. PB trout, 26 inches.
- What did I catch
- Fish ID
#38❓ Fish IDProper Grand Slam. PB trout, 26 inches. · What did I catch · Fish ID - 💬 Discussion8 posts in the past month
- Mahi mahi are gods greatest creation
- Costa Rica Fishing trip opportunity 🤙🏼. I posted about this a few days back and throwing it out one more time. More details below:
- Dorado season here in Baja
#48💬 DiscussionMahi mahi are gods greatest creation · Costa Rica Fishing trip opportunity 🤙🏼. I posted about this a few days back and throwing it out one more time. More details below: · Dorado season here in Baja - 🔧 Gear & Tackle6 posts in the past month
- 15 years of lure making. I think I finally nailed the shad
- South Bend 750a restored that I will be using for Striper off the surf
- Quick Reference
#56🔧 Gear & Tackle15 years of lure making. I think I finally nailed the shad · South Bend 750a restored that I will be using for Striper off the surf · Quick Reference
Product recommendations
- reel6 posts in the past month
- Hi guys what’s the best conventional reel to catch mako sharks for under $120
- Best 130 class reel recommendations?
- Abu Garcia Pro Max & Abu Garcia Max Pro – Best Baitcasting Reel
#16reelHi guys what’s the best conventional reel to catch mako sharks for under $120 · Best 130 class reel recommendations? · Abu Garcia Pro Max & Abu Garcia Max Pro – Best Baitcasting Reel - rod6 posts in the past month
- New to pier fishing in NE Florida. What is my best rod/reel combo for a beginner?
- Whats the best surf rod for targeting decent size sharks (spinning)
- Best inshore rod an reel settup?
#26rodNew to pier fishing in NE Florida. What is my best rod/reel combo for a beginner? · Whats the best surf rod for targeting decent size sharks (spinning) · Best inshore rod an reel settup? - fishing6 posts in the past month
- Best thing to buy to store my jigs??
- What are the best rigs / baits to use for surf or bay fishing?
- Best Ways to Catch Redfish?
#36fishingBest thing to buy to store my jigs?? · What are the best rigs / baits to use for surf or bay fishing? · Best Ways to Catch Redfish? - lure5 posts in the past month
- Is there a "best" jig head out there for saltwater fishing?
- Best Striper Lures
- Best soft baits on the gulf coast??
#45lureIs there a "best" jig head out there for saltwater fishing? · Best Striper Lures · Best soft baits on the gulf coast?? - tackle box2 posts in the past month
- Fishing Kayak Recommendations
- Needing to replace my tackle box/bag, whats your favorite or one that you recommend?
#52tackle boxFishing Kayak Recommendations · Needing to replace my tackle box/bag, whats your favorite or one that you recommend?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/saltwaterfishing for?
- Best for Fishers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/saltwaterfishing free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/saltwaterfishing have?
- Roughly 61K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/saltwaterfishing on?
- r/saltwaterfishing runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/saltwaterfishing cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/saltwaterfishing is organized under Fishers.
- How do I join r/saltwaterfishing?
- You can join r/saltwaterfishing by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Fishing communities like?
- Communities for anglers to share catches, ask for tips, and find fishing spots. Discord has servers for freshwater and saltwater fishing, while regional forums offer more specialized local advice and general fishing communities thrive on Facebook and Reddit.
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