Tips for Fishing in Florida

The Sunshine State boasts over 2,276 miles of coastline, including 825 miles of sandy beaches. Florida is an Angler's paradise. The blue waters off the coast beckon saltwater anglers from around the world, making Florida earn the nickname of "The Fishing Capital". Let's not forget that Florida is also home to over 7,700 lakes of water filled with a variety of species for the freshwater angler to catch. For freshwater anglers, Largemouth Bass take center stage, but Bluegill, Crappie and Peacock Bass are not far off the mark. Even sturgeons can be found within Florida's waters.

Saltwater anglers in Florida have a lot of natural areas to take advantage of. The gulf stream, bays, flats, jetties and more all provide an excellent opportunity to reel in your next personal best. Off the Florida coast Anglers can find Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Albacore, Mackerel, Snappers and more.