If you’re searching for a list of fishing book publishers, look no further. Below we’ve featured 10 top publishing houses that publish books about fishing.
1. Lyons Press
Founder Nick Lyons created Lyons Press to produce books about non-fiction genres such as history, science, nature, sports, true crime, travel and fishing. In business for over 40 years, the publisher, based in Connecticut, in the United States, routinely publishes books that are either critically reviewed or award-winning, including multiple New York Times bestsellers.
Today, Lyons Press operates as an imprint of Globe Pequot, a publishing group that supports the continued work and vision of the publishing house. Books that Lyons Press has published include “The Orvis Guide to the Essential American Flies” by Tom Rosenbauer, “Fishing Glacier National Park” by Russ Schneider, and “The Last Wild Road” by T. Edward Nickens.
Writers who are interested in publishing with Lyons Press should include a description of your book, a table of contents and a sample chapter with your submission.
2. Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing is a publishing house that has operated out of its offices in New York, in the United States, since its founding in 2006. Recognized by Publishers Weekly in 2011 as “Fasting-Growing Small Publisher in America”, they continue to create high-quality books on religion, art, biography, outdoor sport like fishing, family and economics.
The company continues to be run and led by president Tony Lyons, who is proud of the direction the company continues to move in. “Super Bass Flies: How To Tie and Fish the Most Effective Imitations” by Pat Cohen, “The Scouting Guide to Basic Fishing: An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America” by Wade Bourne and Colin Moore, and “The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” by Kirk Deeter and Charlie Meyers” are a number of books on fishing they have published.
Skyhorse Publishing is accepting manuscripts on everything from outdoor sport, like fishing, adventure, humor, history, pets, and more! Include a query letter, book synopsis and sample chapter with your completed submission package.
3. Mountaineers Books
Since 1960, Mountaineers Books has been associated with creating quality reading material about outdoor living. Created by a group of outdoor and nature enthusiasts, The Mountaineers, their portfolio includes books on nature, marine sports, lifestyle, climbing, biking, and travel. They continue to actively promote life and activity in the outdoors, from their offices in Tacoma, Washington State, in the US.
Alongside their publishing work, The Mountaineers are active in volunteering, conservation projects and promoting environmental activism on the West Coast. “Washington’s Pacific Coast: A Guide to Hiking, Camping, Fishing & Other Adventures” by Greg Johnston, “Mac’s Field Guides: Northwest Coastal Fish” and “Mac’s Field Guides: North American Salmon & Trout” by Craig MacGowan are a few books on fishing that they have been published.
Authors working on manuscripts related to adventure travel, fishing, camping, and other related topics should prepare a submission packing for them including your manuscript, a query letter, and sample chapters.
4. Falcon Guides
An imprint of Globe Pequot and associated with Rowman & Littlefield, Falcon Guides is a reputable publishing company specializing in fiction and non-fiction books on everything from nature, running, biking, birding, camping, climbing, hiking and insects. It was established in 1979 in Montana, in the United States, where they continue to operate.
Founder and president Bill Schneider helped build the company from its early beginnings to its current status as an industry leader, with over 700 published titles to its name. Take a look at some books that Falcon Guides has published, including “How to Catch Trophy Striped Bass” by John Field, “Florida’s C2C Trail Guide” by Nanci Adler, and “Casting Forward” by Steve Ramirez.
Book submissions to Falcon Guides should include a book description, table of contents, and an analysis of the target audience that you have in mind.
5. Stackpole Books
Stackpole Books was established in 1930 by E.J. Stackpole Jr., in Pennsylvania, in the United States. The book publisher produces books on a number of subjects, including fishing, nature, outdoor skills, and cooking.
Since 2014, the company has operated as an imprint of Globe Pequot, of the Rowman & Littlefield fame. However, they continue to stand by the quality of the books that they produce and continue to publish books that they’re passionate about, including titles like “Landon Mayer’s Guide Flies” by Landon Mayer, “Dry Fly Strategies” by Paul Weamer, and “Fly Casting Scandinavian Style” by Henrik Mortensen.
Stackpole Books is happy to consider book manuscripts. They prefer submissions by email, and to include a table of contents, some understanding of the target audience, and a sample chapter of the book itself.
6. Hancock House Publishers
A Canadian publishing house, Hancock House Publishers was originally established in the 1960s. Founder David Hancock built the company with the vision that it would be a leader in the Pacific Northwest, and set the pace of the type of literature and reading material to come out of the western provinces of Canada.
From Hancock House Publishers, readers can expect books on everything from ducks and waterfowl, First Nations, to fishing and botany. You can see some of their work in books like“Trout Fishing” by Ed Rychken, “Fly Fishing: The Thornton Anthology” by Barry M. Thornton, and “Secrets of Baitfishing” by D.W. Bennett.
Writers should know that Hancock House Publishers is very specific about their submission guidelines, which are indicated on their website. Their requirements ask for an author biography, total word count, and table of contents, among other pieces of information.
7. Harbour Publishing
Harbour Publishing is a Canadian publishing house located in Maderia Park, British Columbia. The award-winning publisher was founded in 1974 by Howard and Mary White. They have published books about all kinds of topics related to the area, including fishing, wildlife, camping and history.
Harbour Publishing has been responsible for publishing over 500 books, including bestsellers and award-winning books. Check out what sort of books they’re looking to publish in “Ultimate Trout Fishing in the Pacific Northwest” by Larry E. Stefanyk, “Island Halibut Fisherman” and “Island Salmon Fisherman” by Robert H. Jones with Larry E. Stefanyk.
Harbour Publishing is focused on publishing books related to topics about the Pacific Northwest, but otherwise are open to looking at any book manuscripts. They ask for submissions to be done online, through their online submission portal.
8. The Medlar Press
In 1994, The Medlar Press was established by co-founders Jon and Rose-Ward-Allen in the United Kingdom. Since then, it has worked to produce books about fishing and angling that live up to the quality that its readers and writers have come to expect from the industry leader.
The Medlar Press delves into fishing in detail that few other publishing houses consider; their books break down into categories like game fishing, sea fishing, travel, history and all-around angling. “The Burbot” by John Langridge, “The Book of Hardy Lures” by Keith Harwood and David Stanley, and “The Deepening Pool” by Chris Yates are a number of books they have previously published.
Authors should feel free to submit their manuscripts to The Medlar Press. They are happy to take a look at your work but only ask for patience as it may take them a bit of time to consider every submission.
9. University of Wisconsin Press
Madison, Wisconsin is home to the University of Wisconsin Press, a reputable American publisher and member of the Association of University Presses. The non-profit publisher produces both books and journals in subject matter including American studies, environmental studies, history, literary criticism and others.
The University of Wisconsin Press has been proudly operating since 1936; to date, over 3000 books have been published through their operation. Their past published works include “Catching Big Fish on Light Fly Tackle” by Tom Wendelburg, “Fishes of Wisconsin” by George C. Becker, and “Hunting and Fishing for Sport” by Richard Hummel.
The University of Wisconsin Press asks for a query letter and sample paragraphs of your manuscript – rather than the whole manuscript – from authors who are interested in publishing through them. You can reach them by email through their website.
10. The Whitefish Press
An imprint of Micropress America, The Whitefish Press was founded in 2006 by Todd E.A. Larson. With the support of his partners Marc T. Hanger and Chad S. Beckett, The Whitefish Press grew to become ubiquitous with local literature about outdoor living, and more specifically about fishing and fishing history.
The publisher continues to from their offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. Their portfolio includes “A Brief History of Baitcasting, Bass Fishing & the Kentucky Reel” by William Hinkebein & Art Lander, “Ocean City Fishing Reels: A Collector’s Guide, 1922-1957 by Michael Cacioppo, and “The Reels of Julius vom Hofe, 1882-1939” by Todd E.A. Larson et al.
The Whitefish Press is excited to take a look at any manuscripts that writers want to submit for consideration. Email them a copy of your manuscript to Marc Hanger, their acquisitions editor, for serious consideration.