Best Socks for Spring and Summer Fishing
May 05, 2025
No matter if you’re heading to the fresh water or the salt, chasing a bucket-list largemouth on a lake or casting a fly to a finicky bonefish on the flats, your feet will take a beating. Think about it: fishermen are on our feet nearly all day when we’re on the water. The pounding of the boat or the miles we walk add to the stress and strain. And all too often, we might find ourselves in footwear with less-than-optimal arch support and cushion.
Fortunately, Fish Monkey has designed the world’s premier line of socks which are specifically engineered for sport fishing. These products are available in a variety of lengths and weights to suit virtually any weather condition, from 90 degrees in the tropics to below zero on the ice. And perhaps even best of all, Fish Monkey has teamed up with one of the oldest and most respected sock mills in America to produce this outstanding performance fishing sock line right here in the United States.
Each sock in the lightweight series has several common features. The first is the use of merino wool in the construction. While you might think of wool as something suitable for just cold weather, it’s actually preferred for warmer climates thanks to its properties of being a natural moisture-wicker, not to mention super soft and comfortable. And merino wool is the best on the planet. The Lightweight Guide Series—with a Tab No Show and Mini Crew, —uses a blend of 60 percent merino wool, 38 percent nylon and 2 percent Lycra for stretch.
Arch support and extra foot cushion are other key factors that’s often overlooked. By providing additional support and cushioning, you’re protecting your feet from not just fatigue during the day but also possible long-term damage. Fish Monkey socks have arch compression as well as premium cushioning in the heel and toe areas for all-day comfort.
Moisture wicking is a third point. Anyone who’s ever experienced hot, clammy feet understands the need to pull moisture away from the foot and ankle area for maximum comfort, especially when wearing deck boots. The merino wool, nylon and Lycra are all superb moisture wickers. And you won’t experience any chafing or discomfort thanks to a seamless toe area and a Y-gore heel, which helps ensure these socks stay where they’re supposed to. An added bonus, wool is a natural microbial, so smelly feet!
When you want the very best socks on the water, reach for Fish Monkey Merino Socks. Your feet will thank you!