Destination: North Central Florida Fishing

NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA QUICK LINKS: FISHING FORECASTS | FISHING EVENTS | RESORTS/ACCOMMODATIONS | FISHING CHARTERS

Great Fishing Awaits In North Central Florida

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

POPULAR CITIES: Lake City, Live Oak, Crystal River, Ocala, Cedar Key, Suwannee

FEATURE DESTINATIONS: Crystal River, Cedar Key

North Central Florida is known for its natural beauty and abundance of fishing opportunities. The region offers a wide variety of fishing experiences, from freshwater to saltwater, with many rivers, lakes, and springs as well as the Gulf of Mexico. The Fish Florida Alliance is a great resource for finding fishing reports for specific locations in North Central Florida.

North Central Florida is known for its freshwater fishing opportunities on rivers such as the Santa Fe River, Suwannee River, and the Ichetucknee River. These rivers are home to many fish species such as largemouth bass, catfish, and panfish. Saltwater fishing opportunities are also available along the Gulf of Mexico, where anglers can fish for species such as red snapper, grouper, amberjack, and many more.

The Fish Florida Alliance can provide you with the latest fishing reports from local experts and destination authorities, as well as information on the best fishing spots, techniques, and guides for the area. It's a great resource to plan your next fishing trip and ensure a successful and enjoyable experience. The region is also home to many state parks and natural preserves that offer unique opportunities to fish and explore the natural beauty of North Central Florida.

 

TDC/CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAUS:

Citrus County Visitors and Convention Bureau

Alachua County / Gainesville Visitors & Convention Bureau

Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau

 

 


NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA REGION FISHING LINKS


NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA FRESHWATER LINKS

Wildlife Management Areas

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) oversees more than 6 million acres of land established as wildlife management areas or wildlife and environmental areas. These lands, managed for both conservation and recreation, are more rugged than parks and have fewer developed amenities. You can find out more about the stewardship of these lands and the wide range of recreation they offer through our alphabetical listing or our map.


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Fish Management Areas

A Fish Management Area (FMA) is a pond, lake or other body of water established for the management of freshwater fish as a partnership effort with a local cooperator. The FWC's Division of Freshwater Fisheries manages about 80 water bodies throughout the state that are designated as Fish Management Areas. In many cases, these lakes are stocked with channel catfish, largemouth bass or sunshine bass. Automatic fish feeders and fish attractors concentrate sportfish for bank anglers.

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State Parks

The first four-time winner of the Gold Medal honoring the nation's best state park system, the Florida Park Service is one of the largest in the country with 175 state parks, trails and historic sites spanning nearly 800,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach.



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Fish Species

Florida's freshwater fisheries offer close to 100 species of freshwater fish. Learn more about what you might catch!

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NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA SALTWATER FISHING LINKS

Boat Ramp Finder

The Boat Ramp Finder provides descriptive information, maps and photographs for hundreds of public boat ramps throughout Florida.

BOAT RAMP FINDER

Artificial Reefs

lorida has one of the most active artificial reef programs among the 15 Gulf and Atlantic coastal states involved in artificial reef development.

ARTIFICIAL REEF LOCATIONS


Fish Species

Florida's saltwater fisheries include more that 136 species! Learn more about what you might catch!


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