Popular Saltwater Fish T Shirts

Fishing and nautical enthusiasts love t shirts and other apparel that display their favorite fish species, type of fishing or slogan. There are endless designs to choose from, varying from simple text only slogans to intricate graphics that depict several species of fish. While the classic t-shirt is popular, there are also golf shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, raglan jerseys, tank tops, sleeveless tees and other options.

Fishing enthusiasts often choose shirts that feature a favorite species of fish. Other designs may show groups of inshore species, flats fish, offshore gamefish and other sea creatures. The following list outlines some of the most common North American saltwater fish species seen on t-shirts.

Yellowfin Tuna - Yellowfin tuna are the most colorful of the tuna. Their bodies are dark metallic blue above, changing to silver on the belly. The body is often strikingly marked with a pattern of vertical lines. The fish get their name from the coloration of the second dorsal fin and the anal fin which are bright yellow

Bluefin Tuna - Bluefin tuna are noted for having a large, torpedo-shaped body that is nearly circular in cross-section. The fish is dark blueish-black on the back and white on the lower sides and belly. A pattern of lines alternate with rows of spots on the lower sides.

Mahi Mahi - Mahi Mahi are one of the most beautiful saltwater fish. They are slender with a blunt head, colored green, yellow and blue. Also known as dolphin, dolphin fish and dorado.

Wahoo - Wahoo are long sleek pelagic fish with tiger stripe markings and razor sharp teeth. Wahoo are among the fastest of the pelagic species.

King Mackerel - King mackerel are sometimes referred to as kingfish. These sleek fish are smaller relatives of wahoo. They lurk around wrecks, reefs and other structure, slashing baitfish with their incredibly sharp teeth.

White Marlin - These brightly colored billfish are smaller than blue and striped marlin, but are highly sought after by fishermen because of their spectacular leaps and cunning behavior.

Blue Marlin - These magnificent fish may weigh over 1000 lbs. Their blue backs, immense size and bill make them very recognizable.

Striped Marlin - Striped marlin are another large billfish. Anglers seek these fish out as they often travel in large groups.

Sailfish - Sailfish icons are popular on fish t-shirts. These billfish are recognized by their unique fan-shaped dorsal fin, bright colors and aggressive feeding habits.

Mako Shark - These incredibly fast sharks are loved by fishermen. They are instantly identified by their blue color, torpedo shaped bodies, fierce set of teeth and coal black eyes.

Great White Shark - The great white sharks are among the most well known of all saltwater fish.

Tiger Shark - Tiger sharks are popular with shark enthusiasts. These large sharks have a striking pattern of markings and command utmost respect in the water. Tiger sharks are among the known man-eaters.

Striped Bass - The beautiful fish are extremely popular with anglers. They have deep bodies with alternating stripes of brown and silver.

Summer Flounder - These flat fish have both eyes on the same side of their head. Their color varies, from dark brown to tan, depending on surroundings.

Bluefish - Bluefish are known for their fierce bites, aggressive feeding and brute strength. These fish range from 1-20 lbs and are greenish-blue in color.

Redfish- Also known as red drum, these large drum are among the top American game fish. They have heavy bodies with a coppery coloring.

Black Drum - Another large fish, adult black drum are anything but handsome. Adults are dark gray to brown with faint stripes while younger fish have a more prominent series of silver and black vertical stripes. Both adults and young fish have chin barbels.

Spotted Seatrout - Spotted seatrout are also known as "speckled trout". These beautiful fish have silvery gray backs with a white belly. The upper parts and tail of the fish have an iridescent sheen and black spots. The dorsal and tail fin are also spotted.

Weakfish - Weakfish are beautiful fish. Typically, fish have a dark olive back, iridescent blue and copper sides and a silvery white belly.

Grouper - American groupers include a wide range of species such as snowy grouper, nassau grouper, black grouper, red grouper, gag grouper, yellowtail grouper and others. These fish share common attributes including heavy bodies, bright colors and their tendency to live around wrecks, reefs and rocks.

Snook - These sleek hunters are silver with a prominent black stripe. Snook are found along the coastlines of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.

Tarpon - Known as the "silver king", these fish can be huge. They are favorites among fly rod enthusiasts and catch and release fishermen.

Spadefish - These fish are another reef-wreck dweller. They have angelfish shaped bodies and prominent vertical bars of alternating black and silver.

Black Sea Bass - These ocean fish are small to mid sized, but pack a fierce appetite and fight. Males are brightly colored with black, indigo blue, green and silver.

Tautog - These are another unattractive but highly prized saltwater fish. They grow slowly and are known for extreme intelligence. Tautog, also called blackfish live among shipwrecks, rocky areas and artificial reefs.

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