If you are a freshwater fisherman, you are probably familiar with bass, muskie and trout and their quick bursts of speed and power. However, none of these fish are anywhere close to the fastest fish in the world. The real king of speed, found in saltwater, is the sailfish. Its speed has been measured in excess of 110 km/h (68 mph) over short periods. The marlin and tuna, often considered among the greatest sport fish are miles behind, reaching top speeds of 80 and 74 kph respectively. The fastest fish I have ever caught is the tarpon, which reaches a top speed of 56 kph. You can see a list of the top 10 fastest fish on The Travel Almanac.
















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