| When | Species | Where | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1766 | Trout | Labrador | Diary of Joseph Banks, August 1766 |
| 1780's | Salmon | New York | Diary of Col. John Enys |
| 1785 | Bass | Montreal | Robert Hunter Jr. Diary |
| 1833 | Sea Trout | Massachusetts | Natural History of the Fishes of Massachusetts by V.C. Smith |
| 1849 | Striped Bass | Massachusetts | Fish and Fishing by Frank Forester |
| 1878 | Jack Crevalle Snook Redfish Bluefish Ladyfish Tarpon |
Florida | Camping and Cruising in Florida - by James Henshall |
| 1896 | Bonefish | Florida | Forest & Stream Magazine - April 8, 1896 |