Where To Find Fish in The Surf

It's no secret among surf anglers that the big saltwater fish are usually caught in the trough beyond the sandbar. That's not what this post is about.

It's about surf fishing in the breakers. Lots of fish hang out in the breakers including some of big predator fish. Bait fish are always looking for safety from them. Due to their size they tend to seek the shallows for protection. The predator fish know this and will come into the shallows to feed.

The action of the surf and the pull of the tides is sometimes stronger than the bait's ability to hold their position or control where they swim. They are often swept right into close proximity of predators looking for a meal.

Experiment with fishing live bait in the breakers and see what you come up with. If you can find a rip try live lining bait out with it. You're sure to get a good strike. Many predator game fish hang around the edges of a rip current waiting for bait to wash right into their path. Learn more tips about selecting surf fishing bait.