Publications Covering the Charter Fishing Industry

BoatUS Magazine Print + Online

BoatUS Magazine is the nation’s largest recreational boating publication; its gear reviews, seamanship/safety coverage, and destination features often spotlight fishing and charter-friendly ports—useful for reaching boat-owning anglers who book charters. Circulation reflects BoatUS’s audited 2024 figure.

https://www.boatus.com/magazine Circulation: 628,376

Carolina Sportsman Print + Online

Carolina Sportsman delivers how‑to articles, seasonal tactics, and inshore/offshore reports across the Carolinas, frequently featuring guides and charter captains and the fisheries they work.

https://www.carolinasportsman.com/ Circulation: 9,357

Chesapeake Bay Magazine Print + Online

Chesapeake Bay Magazine covers boating, fishing, marinas, and destinations around the Bay; its audience includes anglers who hire charters for stripers, cobia, and tuna, and the magazine regularly profiles captains and charter fleets.

https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com Circulation: 20,000

Coastal Angler Magazine / The Angler Print + Online

Coastal Angler Magazine/The Angler is a franchise network of free regional editions distributed at marinas, tackle shops, and coastal retailers; monthly content includes regional forecasts and guide/charter spotlights that drive bookings.

https://coastalanglermag.com/ Circulation: 350,000

FishTalk Magazine Print + Online

FishTalk focuses on the Chesapeake and Mid‑Atlantic with monthly distribution through 800+ locations; it publishes captain‑written tactics, seasonal bite windows, and charter directories that connect readers to boats.

https://www.fishtalkmag.com/ Circulation: 30,000

Florida Sportsman Print + Online

Florida Sportsman is a flagship state title with deep coverage of offshore, nearshore, and flats fisheries across Florida; frequent “how‑to/where‑to” packages and regional reports highlight guides and charter operations statewide.

https://www.floridasportsman.com Circulation: 74,403

GAFF Magazine Print + Online

GAFF Magazine blends saltwater angling with coastal lifestyle content across the Southeast, featuring destination pieces and charter‑captain contributions that speak directly to traveling anglers.

https://www.gafflife.com Circulation: 50,000

Game & Fish Print + Online

Game & Fish publishes regionalized editions nationwide with strong saltwater and coastal coverage; its state‑by‑state planning guides and destination stories often recommend local guides and charter options.

https://www.gameandfishmag.com/ Circulation: 280,040

Great Lakes Angler Print + Online

Great Lakes Angler is the only magazine dedicated to Great Lakes fisheries (salmon, steelhead, walleye, lake trout), frequently profiling captains and techniques used by charter operations on Erie, Michigan, Huron, Ontario, and Superior.

https://www.glangler.com/ Circulation: 19,300

Gulf Coast Fisherman Print + Online

Gulf Coast Fisherman serves saltwater anglers from Florida to Texas with seasonal tactics and the long‑running Wells Daily Fishing Forecast—a planning tool widely used by coastal anglers and charters.

https://gulffishing.com/ Circulation: 4,500

In‑Fisherman Print + Online

In‑Fisherman, a leading freshwater authority, covers big‑water tactics (Great Lakes, big reservoirs, river systems) where charter trips are common; its technique‑driven features influence tackle and trip decisions.

https://www.in-fisherman.com/ Circulation: 176,968

InTheBite Print + Online

InTheBite bills itself as “The Professionals’ Sportfishing Magazine,” targeting captains, crew, owners, and serious anglers; it covers tournaments, boat/rigging, operations, and career topics directly relevant to charter businesses.

https://inthebite.com/ Circulation: 6,000

Marlin Magazine Print + Online

Marlin Magazine focuses on big‑game destinations, boats, and techniques worldwide, regularly featuring billfish hotspots and the charter fleets that fish them—core content for offshore charter marketing.

https://www.marlinmag.com/ Circulation: 40,000

On The Water Print + Online

On The Water produces New England and Mid‑Atlantic editions with captain‑authored tactics, migration coverage (e.g., striped bass), and seasonal trip planning that routinely points readers to local charters.

https://www.onthewater.com/ Circulation: 50,000

Pacific Coast Sportfishing Print + Online

Pacific Coast Sportfishing is the West Coast’s dedicated saltwater title, covering SoCal to Alaska and Baja; its how‑to features and annual PCS Sportfishing Show connect anglers with charter boats and captains.

https://pcsportfishing.com/ Circulation: 11,020

Salt Water Sportsman Print + Online

Salt Water Sportsman, founded in 1939, delivers authoritative tactics, gear, and destination coverage across all U.S. coasts and the Caribbean; travel/features frequently highlight charter fleets and booking tips.

https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/ Circulation: 100,000

Sport Fishing Print + Online

Sport Fishing covers techniques, conservation, travel, and boat/tackle advice for saltwater anglers; destination packages typically include guidance on local captains and charter services.

https://www.sportfishingmag.com/ Circulation: 80,000

Texas Fish & Game Print + Online

Texas Fish & Game is the largest outdoor title in Texas, with robust coastal coverage (Upper/Middle/Lower Coast) and regular features on guides, hotspots, and seasonal charter opportunities.

https://www.fishgame.com/ Circulation: 90,000

The Fisherman Print + Online

The Fisherman publishes three regional editions (NE, LI/Metro NY, NJ/DE Bay) plus weekly digital supplements in season; it’s a go‑to for surf/inshore/offshore reports and captain/charter contacts across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic.

https://www.thefisherman.com/ Circulation: 156,790

Western Outdoor News Newspaper + Online

Western Outdoor News is a weekly that covers California and the West with inshore/offshore reports, party‑boat logs, and long‑range coverage; it also runs charter trips and high‑profile tournaments that engage anglers directly.

https://wonews.com/ Circulation: 50,000