Take a look at the featured destinations along the Atlantic Ocean in the state of Florida and down into the Florida Keys.
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 |
| St. Augustine, FL |
Central East Florida
The east coast of Central Florida is home to Daytona Beach, Sebastian and the Space Coast. 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, bridges, inshore and offshore too.
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) |
Southeast 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.
| 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.
