《應用魚類學雜志》發表有關魚類學、水產養殖和海洋漁業的國際知名文章;魚病理學與魚免疫學;以魚類為試驗生物的環境毒理學;漁業管理基礎研究以及與漁業和水產養殖有關的海岸帶綜合管理的各個方面。重點放在科學研究成果的應用上，同時特別考慮到發展中國家發生的魚類學問題。文章格式包括原始文章、評論文章、簡短的通信和技術報告。

The Journal of Applied Ichthyology publishes articles of international repute on ichthyology, aquaculture, and marine fisheries; ichthyopathology and ichthyoimmunology; environmental toxicology using fishes as test organisms; basic research on fishery management; and aspects of integrated coastal zone management in relation to fisheries and aquaculture. Emphasis is placed on the application of scientific research findings, while special consideration is given to ichthyological problems occurring in developing countries. Article formats include original articles, review articles, short communications and technical reports.