Florida is an unbelievable state for fishing. The state of Florida draws millions of tourists every year for the warm weather, beaches, Disney World and the fishing. There are so many fishing opportunities in this state. You can find fishing guides and charters throughout all of Florida and you can fish for huge largemouth bass or go saltwater fishing for many different species. Check out the links in this section to plan a fishing trip or vacation, find a fishing guide or charter, find information on the different types of fish, how to catch them and much more.
View Florida’s Top Fishing Destinations On The Map Below
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Florida Bass Fishing – Anglers flock here from all throughout the world to get a chance to fish for big Florida bass. If you want a shot at catching a 10 pound bass, Florida gives you plenty of opportunities.
Featured Florida Bass Fishing Destinations: Disney World, Kissimmee, Lake County, Orlando, Lake Okeechobee
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Florida Tarpon Fishing - Tarpon fishing in Florida can get a little crazy, especially if you are fishing in the Boca Grande Pass during the annual summer tarpon migration. Anglers can catch tarpon throughout the state, but south Florida is tough to beat.
Featured Florida Tarpon Fishing Destinations: Charlotte Harbor, Florida Keys, Key West, Sanibel Island, Marco Island, Tamp Bay
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Florida Snook Fishing – Snook are one of the most targeted species of saltwater fish in south Florida. They can be found throughout the state during the summer time, but the best snook fishing is in the southern parts of the state.
Featured Florida Snook Fishing Destinations: Jupiter, FL, Snook Alley, Florida Keys, Key West, Sebastian Inlet, Sanibel Island
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Florida Redfish Fishing - Florida offers great fishing for redfish throughout most of the state. Whether you target them on the flats, around bridges & pilings, near docks or in open water, there are plenty of places to catch them.
Featured Florida Redfish Fishing Destinations: Amelia Island, Apalachicola, Captiva Island, Cedar Key, Homosassa, Marco Island, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel Island, Space Coast, St. Augustine
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Florida Sea Trout Fishing - Florida sea trout (speckled trout) are fairly easy to catch and there are lots of these fish along Florida’s coastlines. If you are just looking for some action, this might be the fish for you.
Featured Florida Sea Trout Fishing Destinations: Amelia Island, Apalachicola, Captiva Island, Cedar Key, Homosassa, Marco Island, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel Island, Space Coast, St. Augustine
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Florida Grouper Fishing- Does it get any better than grouper fishing in Florida. Whether you target the popular gag grouper or the huge goliath grouper, you should be pleased with a grouper fishing trip in Florida.
Featured Florida Grouper Fishing Destinations: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Florida Keys, Sanibel Island, Marco Island, Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota, Fort Myers Beach, Pensacola, Panama City Beach, Destin
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Florida Snapper Fishing – Anglers love fishing for snapper in Florida. If it’s snapper season, get down here and enjoy some of the excellent bottom fishing for snapper. They fight hard, taste great and school up big time.
Featured Florida Snapper Fishing Destinations: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Florida Keys, Sanibel Island, Marco Island, Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota, Fort Myers Beach, Pensacola, Panama City Beach, Destin
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Florida Sheepshead Fishing – The sheepshead is such a great species of fish to catch. They are most commonly found near pilings, jetties, bridges and docks. They love to eat fiddler crabs and live shrimp.
Featured Florida Sheepshead Fishing Destinations: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Jacksonville Beach, Sanibel Island, Marco Island, Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota, Fort Myers Beach, Pensacola, Panama City Beach, Destin
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Florida Flounder Fishing - Flounder are such a great fish to catch, although, they are often overlooked in Florida. They taste great, you don’t need very expensive tackle to catch them and they are located in many of the inshore waters throughout Florida.
Featured Florida Flounder Fishing Destinations: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Jacksonville Beach, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola, Pensacola, Panama City Beach, Destin
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More Resources
- Florida Inshore Fishing
- Florida Flats Fishing
- Florida Deep Sea – Offshore Fishing
- Florida Surf & Pier Fishing
- Florida Spring Fishing - Spring Break Fishing
- Florida Summer Fishing
- Florida Fall Fishing
- Florida Winter Fishing