Gray FishTag Research is an international and fully interactive fish tagging program powered by the world’s largest network of fishing professionals consisting of approximately 10,000 charter boat captains and mates.
Our fish tagging program is an essential tool for promoting the sustainability of marine game fish and increasing public resource awareness. We are collecting information in real-time, producing valuable scientific data, directly from fishermen in waters world-wide. We are connecting professional fishermen and angling enthusiasts with the scientific community who are all desperate for relevant data.
All data collected is being analyzed and used for scientific purposes and shared with any and all interested parties at NO COST.
All fish species in every ocean are being monitored. Billfish, sharks, general offshore and inshore fish species are being tracked and recorded. Results provide valuable information on migration patterns, fish stocks, growth rates, habitat depths and much more.
Recent Tagging Activities – “Live Tag Feed“
05/17/2022December 20 – Striped Bass Recovery! |
05/12/2022Fisher Brinks |
05/12/2022Tanya |
05/05/2022Horse – Flathead Catfish Recovery! |
05/04/2022Jonah Byrd |
05/04/2022Big Mama |
05/04/2022Pamela Lynn – Striped Bass Recovery ! |
05/02/2022Wendy Byrd |
05/02/2022Marty Byrd |
05/01/2022YellyFish |
05/01/2022Donald |
05/01/2022Baron |
05/01/2022FJB |
04/30/20224315 |
04/30/20224316 |
04/30/2022Freddy the Flathead |
04/29/2022Salty the Shark |
04/29/2022Sailfish |
04/29/2022BB Stover |
04/28/2022BFF |
Gray FishTag Research Tagging Expeditions
We have successfully carried out several research and tagging expeditions where teams combined of local captains, mates, event sponsors, research center personnel and scientists, set out with the goal of deploying Satellite Tags (PSAT’s) and conventional “spaghetti” tags on various fish species. Roosterfish, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Swordfish and Striped Bass! have already been tagged and some very interesting data has already started to come in.
We are always exploring new initiatives and opportunities and we welcome anyone interested to support and participate in any future Research Expedition. So if you looking for a fishing experience of a life-time, do not hesitate to let us know.
Through generous support we continue to expand our program to new territories. This is allowing us to learn more about our amazing fisheries while sharing the information to the public at no cost.
2021 Tagging Expeditions
2021 Pescadora Billfish Championship
2021 Islamorada Swordfish Research Expedition
2021 “SwordQuest” Swordfish Tournament
2021 NE Striped Bass Satellite Tag Study – New Jersey
2021 NE Striped Bass Satellite Tag Study Phase 2 – Montauk
2021 Costa Rica Blue Marlin Satellite Tag Study
Gray FishTag Research (GFR) is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization. The success of the program is made possible by the generous commitment and participation of the hard working charter fishing captains and mates, fishing professionals and staff members at our Research Centers. These partners are actively advocating and introducing the Gray FishTag Research program to their visitors and customer base.
