Northeast Florida is home to some awesome fishing opportunities. This part of Florida is more fun to visit from spring through fall. The fishing can be good in the winter as well, but this is the part of Florida with the coolest water temperatures due it being located farther north and on the Atlantic Ocean. The warmer temperatures from late spring through fall will attract more visitors and the fishing is very good during this time of year as well.
In this part of Florida, you have access to beaches, inshore fishing with several rivers, good offshore fishing options, plenty of lodging, big city life, plenty of parks and outdoor recreational opportunities as well.
Featured Destinations – Quick Links
| Amelia Island, FL |
| Jacksonville, FL |
| Palatka, FL |
| St. Augustine, FL |
Learn more about our featured fishing destinations below.
Amelia Island, FL
Amelia Island is one of the better Florida vacation destinations for those of you who like being out around the water. There are beautiful beaches, so many parks and so many areas to enjoy the water whether it be on the shore, in a small boat, canoe or kayak or out in a big boat to enjoy the boating and fishing in this area. There are plenty of amenities also to help make your trip a memorable one.
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Jacksonville, FL
The Jacksonville, Florida area has a lot to offer its visitors. With its big city attractions in Jacksonville and the beach towns of Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach, there is plenty to do here on a vacation.
For anglers, you have a lot of options to fish. The inshore fishing is very good and there are plenty of places to fish from shore if you don’t have a boat. If offshore fishing is your thing, there are plenty of deep sea fishing charters here as well.
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Palatka, FL
Palatka, Florida is a small town in the northeastern part of Florida. It is about a 35 minute driver from St. Augustine and only an hour from Jacksonville if you aren’t driving during higher traffic times. For most people visiting Florida, Palatka is a town they have never heard of, however, many anglers come back to this town year after year to experience the excellent fishing. Most anglers come here to fish the St. Johns River for huge largemouth bass. The fishing is also very good for crappie, catfish and a variety of sunfish. This area is home to local fish camps, some hotels and quite a few fishing guides to help you plan a better trip.
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St. Augustine, FL
When you come to visit St. Augustine, you will get a taste of old and new. This town has a rich history and is filled with cultural diversity as well as the emerging resorts, restaurants and shops that visitors love. The beaches are nice and you won’t find the crowds here that you will find in some of the other popular vacation destinations throughout Florida.
Fishing in St. Augustine and St. Johns County is excellent. You can fish inshore, offshore and from the shore. Anglers use the St. Augustine Inlet to get out to the Atlantic Ocean. Offshore, you can catch a variety of fish such as grouper, snapper, amberjack, barracuda, cobia, mahi mahi, king mackerel, wahoo, sailfish, marlin and many others. Inshore, anglers usually target redfish, sea trout and flounder, but there are many other fish that you can catch.
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