What types of sport fish do most anglers target in New England?

There are many types of game fish that anglers target in New England. Fresh water anglers generally fish for large mouth bass, small mouth bass and various types of trout.  Children often learn to fish by catching sunfish.  Fishing in the ocean in New England offers many additional options to target including Striped Bass, Black Sea Bass, Bluefish, as well as much larger game fish like Bluefin Tuna, Albacore, False Albacore, Bonito, and many species of shark. Each season produces different fish, be sure to check with your local fish and game authority to ensure you have the proper license and which species are able to be targeted.