Inshore fishing means fishing within the sight of land. Saying “let’s head inshore” means moving the boat from offshore back towards land. The term inshore fishing is most commonly used with saltwater fishermen. Some of the inshore areas to fish can be creeks, rivers, harbors, jetties and intracoastal waterways. Some anglers consider fishing from the pier or surf to be inshore fishing, while others may refer to inshore fishing as being from a boat near shore.
When fishing inshore, there can be a variety of species to catch throughout the year. The inshore slam consists of catching a redfish, snook and trout. Many anglers head to Florida for a chance at the inshore slam. Hiring a fishing charter will increase your odds of experiencing the inshore slam. Some other common fish that are caught inshore are cobia, shark, sheepshead, whiting, pompano, mackerel, permit, snapper and grouper.