Dragging the net along the beach can be fun and rewarding for the entire family.
Seine fishing on Sapelo gives an excellent example of what is in the waters around the island.
Fresh sea trout
Sea trout bite well when the water is not too hot.
Fresh fried sea trout
Fishing for sea trout is a lot of fun near the Sapelo ferry dock.
Rose caught this big one at Meridian dock.
Sapelo flounder
Flounder like sandy flat bottoms and can be caught or giged near the island.
Fried flounder
Fresh flounder Sashimi
Steamed flounder with cilantro
The red fish are fun to catch and large on Sapelo Island.
Bobby caught this large bass.
Red fish are a tasty treat
Fresh fried flounder with green thai basil curry sauce
Red snapper can be caught far off shore by charter or purchased at the local fish docks.
Fresh red snapper with red curry sauce is great.
Fresh trigger fish can be found with red snapper.
Fresh trigger fish sashimi taste like the famous Blow fish from Japan but is not dangerous to eat. Great taste!
King mackerel can be caught in these waters.
Grilled Escavich King Mackerek
Sheep head can be caught near the Sapelo dock.
Sheep head with gravy
Whiting is a local fish and can caught close to shore. And it's great fried!
Large Amber Jacks like these can be bought at the local markets or caught by charter off shore.
Fresh Amber Jack wrapped in fine ham and grilled
