Calico bass are the bread and butter of California reef diving. They are abundant, accessible, and great to eat. Here is how to find them, approach them, and why they are the perfect fish for building your skills.

The Gulf of Mexico possesses some of the best spearfishing opportunities waiting in our own backyard.

Spearfishing Chile's Juan Fernández Islands: Lobster, Native Species, and Robinson Crusoe's Reefs There are remote dive destinations, and then there's Juan Fernández. Sitting roughly 415 miles off the Chilean coast in the southeastern Pacific, the Juan Fernández Islands are among the most isolated and biologically unique places on Earth. This volcanic archipelago — yes, the real Robinson Crusoe island — rises from the deep ocean floor like something from another geological er

The famous arch (Los Arcos) at Baja's southern point in Cabo San Lucas, Baja Sur

Everything divers need to know about California sheephead — biology, hunting techniques, regulations, and why these critical urchin predators are essential to protecting our kelp forests.

Every summer, Pacific barracuda push into Southern California waters by the thousands, and most divers barely give them a second thought. That's a mistake. Sphyraena argentea — the California or Pacific barracuda — is one of the most exciting and accessible targets available to divers along our coast from May through October. They're aggressive, fast, plentiful, and excellent on the table. If you've been ignoring barracuda, it's time to change that. I'll be honest — I spent y

Explore Palos Verdes' rocky reefs, kelp forests, and top shore-dive spots for calico bass, sheephead, and white seabass. Dive site details, access tips, and seasonal species guide for LA County's best coastline.

Plan your Florida Keys spearfishing trip with this complete guide to hogfish, grouper, and snapper. Covers Key Largo to Key West, reef types, seasons, regulations, and charter options.