Florida Fishing Destinations

Angler’s Paradise: The Best Fishing Destinations in Florida

Florida boasts the most diverse fishing opportunities in the United States, with over 8,436 miles of coastal shoreline and bays, 30,000 lakes, and 25,949 miles of rivers all ripe for the picking. So, pack your bags and gear and get ready to cast a line in Florida.

Florida map with regional designations

FISH FLORIDA ALLIANCE REGIONS

Northwest

COUNTIES: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Liberty, Franklin, Gadsen, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned sportsman, fishing in Northwest Florida is beloved by anglers of all levels. With ample opportunities for both inshore and offshore fishing, there's scarcely a spot where you can't reel in a fresh or saltwater catch.



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Northeast

COUNTIES: Baker, Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam

Florida's Northeast Coast serves up a great mix of inland and open water opportunities including one of Florida's most famous rivers, the St. Johns.



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North Central

COUNTIES: Hamilton, Columbia, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie, Gilchrist, Alachua, Union, Bradford, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter

Unlike other parts of the state, nature is North Central Florida's theme park. Taking to the water; be it for fishing, paddling or boating, is well ... second nature for thouse who frequent this region of The Sunshine State.



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Central West

COUNTIES: Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough

The West Central region is home to Florida's largest open-water estuary, Tampa Bay, extending over 400 miles and forming coastlines in three counties.



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Central

COUNTIES: Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Highlands, Polk

While the bass bountiful Central region of Florida may be the only without coastal angling opportunities, it does serve up countless acres of renowned freshwater options.



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Central East

COUNTIES: Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Volusia

All things aquatic come together in this stretch of Florida's east coast. The active area is a hotbed for paddling, surfing, and reeling in just about anything that swims.



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Southeast

COUNTIES: Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee

Explore all that Southeast Florida has to offer! Go fishing in the largest county and visit the biggest lake in Florida, take a trip through the incredible Everglades, and make your way down to the southernmost point of the country in Key West.



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Southwest

COUNTIES: Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee

There are numerous small islands to explore in this region of the state, which also boasts one of the country's few remaining undisturbed estuaries situated between Naples and Marco Island.



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