Freelance Writing for Fishing Publications

Freelance writing is a great career for those who love to write and who would prefer to work as freelancers from home. If you have the skills needed to write a good magazine article and you also have a good knowledge of fishing then you could write for many publications that are known to purchase material relating to fishing from freelance writers.

Fishing magazines tend to accept material on a wide range of topics relatied to fishing including sportsfishing, saltwater fishing, fly fishing, conservation, regional reports, fly tying, tackle, rigging, and casting. They often publish humor and some occasionally include fiction and poetry.

The rate of pay for articles varies ranging from around five cents per word at the lower end through to several thousand dollars for exceptional articles in a publication like Field & Stream.

To get you started, here are a few examples of publications that accept material related to fishing. Please note that by the time you read this, their rates and requirements may well have changed, so be sure to check with the publication for their latest writer’s guidelines.

American Angler, USA

Devoted exclusively to fly fishing. The focus is mainly on coldwater fly fishing for trout, steelhead, and salmon, but the publication also covers warmwater and saltwater fly fishing. Feature articles pay $450, while short features pay $200 to $400. Guidelines

Canadian Fly Fisher, Canada

Canada's national flyfishing magazine. Published quarterly. The focus of writing is distinctly Canadian. This does not mean that the author or the location have to be Canadian: what is important is that there is a clear Canadian connection. Payment is $150 to $300 for features of 1,800-2,500 words, and between $100 and $200 for shorter pieces.

Guidelines

Field & Stream, USA

Sharing the magic of the sportsman's adventures, including hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities in the outdoors . Payment ranges from $100 to several thousand dollars. Guidelines

Fishing World, Australia

Australia's premier sportsfishing magazine. They are particularly interested in articles which inform readers of new techniques and approaches to fishing. Payment is $60-120 per page. Guidelines

Fly Rod & Reel, USA

Publishes authoritative articles that capture the excitement of fly-fishing. "We want to hear about your bear attack, your 20-mile hike to an alpine lake, the time you almost got arrested poaching bass from the golf course." Payment is upon acceptance. Guidelines

Island Angler, Canada

Published as a tabloid-format sport fishing magazine. The focus is always on the fresh and saltwater fisheries of Vancouver Island. Payment for features is $25 for 800-1200 words. Guidelines