Southeast Florida is home to some amazing beaches, plenty of entertainment, a variety of restaurants, lodging, parks and outdoor recreation. Some of the best offshore fishing in Florida is located in southeast Florida due to the Gulf Stream running so close to the shores in this part of Florida. Anglers can fish from the beaches, bridges, piers, inshore, nearshore and offshore in Southeast Florida. There are many really good fishing vacation destinations in this part of the state.
Featured Destinations – Quick Links
| Fort Lauderdale, FL Area | Palm Beach County |
| Fort Pierce, FL | |
| Lake Okeechobee | Boca Raton, FL |
| Miami, FL | Boynton Beach, FL |
| Stuart, FL | Jupiter, FL |
| West Palm Beach, FL | |
Learn more about our featured fishing destinations below.
Florida Keys
The Florida Keys consist of Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and Key West. The Keys are one of the top vacation destinations in Florida. You can enjoy the warm weather and relax or get involved with all of the activities such as boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, eco tours, fishing and more.
If you could pick just one place to do some saltwater fishing, the Florida Keys would be it. More than 10 percent of the IGFA saltwater line class and fly fishing world records have been set in the Florida Keys.
Anglers come from all over the world to experience the fishing in the Florida Keys. Many tournaments are held throughout the year for a variety of species. The backcountry is known for its excellent fishing for bonefish and tarpon. Go offshore with a charter and you have a chance at catching a monster sailfish. Over 200 other species are located throughout the crystal clear water of the Florida Keys.
Big Pine Key & the Lower Keys
Big Pine Key and the lower Florida Keys offer a wide variety of water sports. Diving, snorkeling, boating and fishing are very popular here. The lower keys have many well-protected shallow bays, flats and mangrove islands that offer excellent fishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, barracuda, sharks and other species.
Visit our Big Pine Key Fishing Home Page.
Islamorada, FL
Islamorada is a part of the Florida Keys and it is known for its beautiful water, beaches and some of the best sport fishing in the world. You can catch sailfish, tuna, and dolphin offshore and permit, tarpon and bonefish in the backcountry waters of Florida Bay. If that weren’t enough, there are more than 200 other species available in these waters.
Visit our Islamorada Fishing Home Page.
Key Largo, FL
Key Largo is the first of the Florida Keys and it is known as the Dive Capital of the World. Whether you want to kick back and relax or enjoy some of the outdoor activities, you are going to love the beauty of Key Largo. Diving, snorkeling, glass bottom boating, swimming, kayaking and fishing are just some of the activities that you can enjoy.
Visit our Key Largo Fishing Home Page.
Key West, FL
Located at the very bottom of the Florida Keys, Key West is the southern most city in the continental United States. Key West has some fantastic restaurants, accommodations, crystal clear water and plenty of outdoor activities. Snorkeling, diving, boating and fishing are very popular on Key West. The fishing opportunities are endless with inshore, offshore and flats fishing for a variety of species.
Visit our Key West Fishing Home Page.
Marathon, FL
Marathon is just a short drive from Key West to the south and Key Largo to the north. This 10-mile long island is located in the heart of the keys. There are plenty of nice places to stay from inns to hotels to resorts. Swimming, snorkeling, diving, boating and fishing are very popular. Fishing is excellent inshore, offshore or on the flats. With over 200 types of fish, anglers have so many options here.
Visit our Marathon, Florida Fishing Home Page.
More Destinations
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale is an outstanding vacation destination. Located between Miami and Palm Beach, this city has a population of around 200,000 people. There is more than enough to do here with some outstanding hotels, beautiful beaches, lots of water activities and much more. You will not have to look very hard to find something for the whole family to enjoy.
The fishing in the Fort Lauderdale area is very good. Most people plan trips here for the fishing offshore. There are a variety of species to catch with many charters that focus on swordfish, marlin, shark, tuna and other big fish. Don’t overlook the inshore fishing, pier fishing and surf fishing because there are lots of options down here depending how you like to fish.
Visit our Fort Lauderdale, FL Area Fishing Home Page.
Fort Pierce, FL
The Fort Pierce area is a popular vacation destination, although, it is not nearly as popular as some of the tourist destinations in Florida. As a result, this area has many uncrowded, peaceful beaches. This whole area of Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and Jensen Beach provide visitors with a laid-back atmosphere and plenty of recreational opportunities. Spend some time boating, swimming, fishing or just laying out on the beach.
The fishing is very good in this area since you have so many options. You can fish inshore, offshore and from the beaches here. Fishing charters are available for inshore and offshore fishing trips. The Indian River provides some excellent fishing for snook, redfish, trout, tarpon and other species. Offshore, anglers target a variety of fish such as dolphin, wahoo, cobia, kingfish, barracuda, amberjack, sailfish, marlin, snapper and grouper.
Visit our Fort Pierce, FL Fishing Home Page.
Lake Okeechobee
Lake Okeechobee is the second largest freshwater lake in the country. It is arguably the best bass fishing lake as well. Whether you come here to catch a lot of bass or to catch a giant, you can do both on Lake Okeechobee.
Visit our Lake Okeechobee Fishing Home Page.
Miami, FL
Miami is a large city in southern Florida. It is known for its diversity, beautiful people, an energetic night life, gorgeous beaches and plenty of water sports. Most people come to visit Miami for its outstanding night life, but there is also plenty to do here during the day. Fishing and boating are very popular.
Offshore fishing is fantastic for a variety of species and there are plenty of charters available to take you out for a memorable trip. Inshore, you have a lot of options.
Biscayne Bay is very good for bonefish, snook, barracuda, permit, tarpon, sharks, grouper and more.
Visit our Miami, FL Fishing Home Page.
Stuart, FL
This area is known as the “Sailfish Capital of the World.” Anglers target more than just sailfish here though. There are many fishing charters that operate out of Stuart, Florida and they target fish inshore and offshore. Inshore, the Indian River Lagoon provides great fishing for redfish, sea trout, snook, tarpon and many other species. Offshore, you can target billfish, sailfish, grouper, snapper and more.
Visit our Stuart, FL Fishing Home Page.
Palm Beaches, FL
Palm Beach County consists of many towns and it is one of the most beautiful parts of Florida. There are plenty of hotels, tons of restaurants and entertainment to go along with miles of beaches and some of the quickest access to the Gulf Stream waters in the entire state of Florida.
This area is pretty huge, so we separated Palm Beach County into 4 different websites. Take a look below to learn more about this area.
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, known as Boca to locals, is truly an amazing beach destination. You will find beaches, golf courses, fine hotels, upscale specialty shops, a shopping mall and so much more. You can find something here for just about everyone on a family vacation.
The people that come to Boca to fish will usually be fishing offshore or from the shore. You have miles of beaches plus pier and jetty fishing for the shore angler. For the deep sea anglers, you have so many species of fish to target. Snapper, grouper, king mackerel, tuna and wahoo are just some of the fish you may catch.
Visit our Boca Raton, FL Fishing Home Page.
Boynton Beach, FL
Boynton Beach is a nice town in southern Palm Beach County, Florida. This area is a popular deep sea / offshore fishing destination due to the Boynton Beach Inlet, which gives anglers quick access to the Atlantic Ocean. The edge of the Gulf Stream current is usually only several miles out from the inlet, so you can get out to some excellent sport fishing in a matter of minutes. This area is also known for its excellent beaches, parks, shopping and restaurants, which gives people plenty to do on a vacation to the Boynton Beach area.
Visit our Boynton Beach, FL Fishing Home Page.
Jupiter, FL
Jupiter, Florida is one of the most beautiful places to visit in all of Florida. The beaches are nice, the homes are beautiful and there is so much to do here. Whether you plan on fishing, boating, hanging out at the beach or just enjoying the sights in the area, you will find something to do. You also won’t find the crowds here that you will find in some of the other popular Florida destinations, but there is still plenty here such as restaurants, hotels and service businesses.
You can find plenty of mangroves in this area in the Indian River Lagoon and up into the Loxahatchee River that hold good numbers of snook. The Jupiter Inlet also offers excellent fishing during the tidal changes. The Juno Beach Fishing Pier is also worth checking out, especially if you don’t have a boat. Offshore, anglers have it made here since the Gulf Stream is only a few miles from shore.
Visit our Jupiter, FL Fishing Home Page.
West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach is the largest city in Palm Beach County with more than 117,000 people. The city is separated from Palm Beach and the Lake Worth Lagoon. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, bars and clubs to go along with so many outdoor recreational opportunities.
For anglers, the fishing can be amazing here since the Gulf Stream runs close to shore, so charter boats may only have to go out a few miles to fish for a variety of pelagic species of fish. With the blue waters so close to shore, you can see some of the most beautiful water in Florida off of these beaches.
Riviera Beach and Singer Island is about 15 to 20 minutes from West Palm Beach and it is a very popular area to visit in Palm Beach County. With the Palm Beach Inlet, Peanut Island, Sailfish Marina Resort, Phil Foster Park and access to the beach, this area attracts plenty of people year round.
Visit our West Palm Beach, FL Fishing Home Page.
Fish with Kevin on Headwaters Lake
Come fish Florida’s newest and best bass fishing lake. Kevin is the owner of UltimateFishingSite.net and he is now offering guided bass fishing trips on Headwaters Lake from December 2024 through June 11th, 2025. You will be fishing out of his brand new 2024 Mako Fishing Boat.
Kevin’s Guide Page – Fish with Kevin
