Inshore/Offshore

Newbie here, with a question:

What are the classifications/definitions of inshore and offshore fishing. At what point does one become the other?

I'm reading up on details and specs of angling kayaks and am looking for some clarification on these often used phrases.

Thank you in advance.

I don't think there are strict definitions.  One I might offer up, that is probably more appropriate for kayak fishing, is that if the ocean water has the potential to be affected by swell, that is offshore.  Again, not a strict definition.

Others mights say that when inshore fishing, bottom structure comes into play, as in bottomfishing.  But if you're fishing open water, like for salmon in the ocean, that might be offshore.

-Allen

To me, inshore means protected from swell, like the sound, straight, tidal areas, Bays, and the inter coastal waterway on the east coast.


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For me.. From a kayak

Inshore= bays, estuaries, sound, etc.

Nearshore= straight, and close enough to the coast I could swim back if I lost my yak  (less than approx 1 mile from shore)

Offshore= open ocean far enough off the coast that swimming back would not be a viable option (couple miles plus)