Florida is home to some of the most incredible fishing vacation destinations. Take a look below to learn more about the best Florida Fishing Destinations as well as the different types of fishing in this state.
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| Northwest Florida | Central West Florida | Southwest Florida |
| Northeast Florida | Central East Florida | Southeast Florida |
| Central Florida | Florida Keys | |
Learn more about our featured fishing destinations below.
Northwest Florida
Northwest Florida is home to some awesome fishing vacation destinations. In some of these areas, the water is absolutely beautiful. Combine that with the beaches, plenty of lodging, restaurants, shops and attractions, you have a lot to choose from in the Florida Panhandle.
Anglers can fish from the beaches, bridges, piers, inshore, nearshore and offshore. Take a look below to learn more about the featured fishing destinations in this area.
| Apalachicola, FL | Mexico Beach, FL |
| Cape San Blas / Port St. Joe, FL | Panama City Beach, FL |
| Destin, FL | Pensacola, FL |
| Lake Seminole | Tallahassee, FL |
Northeast Florida
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.
| Amelia Island, FL |
| Jacksonville, FL |
| Palatka, FL |
| St. Augustine, FL |
Central West Florida
The central west part of Florida is home to some amazing vacation destinations. The Tampa Bay area is home to some beautiful beaches, some excellent inshore fishing, lots of lodging options, restaurants, attractions and more. Head further north and you’ll find some incredible springs in the Homosassa and Crystal River areas. Cedar Key is a great destination for getting away from the crowds and it is home to an incredible inshore fishery. There are other awesome destinations in this part of Florida.
Take a look below to learn more about the featured fishing destinations in this area.
| Bradenton, FL | North of Tampa Bay Coastal |
| Cedar Key, FL | Sarasota, FL |
| Clearwater / St. Pete Beach, FL | Steinhatchee, FL |
| Crystal River, FL | Tampa Bay, FL |
| Homosassa, FL | |
Central East Florida
The east coast of Central Florida is home to Daytona Beach, Sebastian, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and the Space Coast, which consists of Cocoa Beach and several other beach towns. This area attracts a lot of visitors every year since its beaches are a fairly short drive from Orlando, Florida. The beaches can get crowded in this area, so surf fishing can be a bit more challenging with all the people, but if you want to do some fishing, you do have options to fish from the beaches, piers and bridges. If you can get on a boat, there is some very good fishing for a variety of species inshore, nearshore and offshore.
Take a look below to learn more about the featured fishing destinations in this area.
| Daytona Beach, FL |
| Palm Coast / Flagler Beach, FL |
| Sebastian, FL |
| Space Coast, FL (Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral) |
Central Florida
Central Florida is home to Orlando, which draws millions of visitors every year because of Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and so many other attractions as well. Fishing takes a backseat for most visitors, but for the people who want to do some fishing while visiting Central Florida, there are plenty of options available.
Largemouth bass are king in these local waters, but you may also catch crappie, a variety of sunfish, catfish and more. There are some lakes where it is common to catch good numbers of bass and there are some lakes that have consistently produced very big bass with fish up to and above 10 pounds being possible.
Take a look below to learn more about the featured fishing destinations in this area.
| Kissimmee, FL |
| Lake County, FL |
| Orlando, FL |
Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida provides anglers some of best inshore fishing you will find in the entire state of Florida. You can do well nearshore and offshore here as well, but the inshore fishing really stands out. The warm winters attract a lot of visitors and large numbers of fish move into the shallower inshore waters throughout this region during the same time. There are many different species of fish to target, but snook, redfish, tarpon and sea trout are the preferred target for most inshore anglers. To go along with the excellent fishing, this area is also home to some beautiful beaches, a variety of restaurants and lodging.
Take a look below to learn more about the featured fishing destinations in this area.
| Charlotte Harbor, FL | Naples, FL |
| Chokoloskee / Everglades City, FL | Pine Island, FL |
| Fort Myers Beach, FL | Sanibel & Captiva Islands, FL |
| Marco Island, FL | Venice, FL |
Southeast Florida
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.
Take a look below to learn more about the featured fishing destinations in this area.
| 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 | |
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.
