Fly fishing is most renowned for catching trout and salmon. However nowadays, this fishing technique is employed today for a wide variety of fish species ranging from freshwater to marine fish. There is even a growing population of anglers whose aims is to catch as many different species as possible using the fly lure. Here are the following fish species that are caught through this technique.

Salmon - It is the common name for several species of fish from the family Salmonidae. They live both in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the Great Lakes in North America. These fish typically live an anadromous life: born in fresh water, migrate to the ocean, then return to fresh water to reproduce. Most species of salmon die within a few days or weeks of spawning.

Trout - A freshwater fish closely related to Salmon. These are usually found in cool, clear streams and lakes, although most species tend to live out in the seas as well. Trouts are distributed naturally throughout North America, northern Asia and Europe, while several species of trout were introduced in Australia and New Zealand in the 19th Century.

Pike - Another type of freshwater fish native in the Arctic regions. They can grow to a maximum length of 6 feet (1.83 meters) and maximum weight of 77 pounds (35 kilograms). Pikes have elongated, torpedo-like body typical of predatory fish, with sharply-pointed heads and sharp teeth. They are typically colored gray-green with spots.

Bass - This name is shared by many species of popular gamefish in the order Perciformes (perch-like fish), encompassing both freshwater and marine species, many of which are native to North America and surrounding waters.

Carp - A common name for various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, spreading in Europe and Asia, especially South East Asia.