Fishing is a great way to experience wildlife and the outdoors while simultaneously gaining a source of food. When the activity of fishing is brought to mind, many people may think of sitting silently on a boat waiting patiently for the fish to bite. This is one way of fishing, but there is another option. Surf fishing allows the fisher to be without a boat and to travel up and down the coast while fishing.

There are two very important things to know if success will be found while surf fishing. The first is when to go, and the second is where on the beach is the best place for fish. The when is a little easier to answer than the where. The best time to go surf fishing is very early in the morning before any large crowds show up, or it is also good to wait until dusk, when most people have left. Also, fish are more inclined to bite when the weather is changing, so just before a storm or in the storm itself. It is however, always recommended that safety be taken into consideration, and it is never a good idea to fish when there is lightning.

The best places to fish are where the water is smoother. If you are near a jetty, casting into the deep side is wise. Also, if there is a bar nearby, that is an acceptable cast off point. It is not necessary to cast out too far, because the big fish will come right up to the shore looking for the little fish to feed off of. It is important when putting bait into the water that it keeps moving. If you walk down the beach every so often, the bait looks more lifelike.

Surf fishing is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors without the need for a boat or a lot of expensive equipment.