Florida

Type: state | Status: minimum | Country: US / FL

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Related Florida Destinations

Name	Type	Status
Anna Maria Island	island	stub
Broward County	county	minimum
Charlotte County	county	minimum
Dry Tortugas National Park	national_park	minimum
Everglades National Park	national_park	minimum
Florida Keys	region_colloquial	minimum
Islamorada	city	minimum
Manatee County	county	minimum
Miami-Dade County	county	minimum
Monroe County	county	minimum
Point of Rocks	region_colloquial	complete
Sarasota County	county	minimum
Southwest Florida	region_colloquial	minimum

Where to Fish in Florida

Name	Type	Status
Florida Bay	bay	minimum
Myakka River	river	minimum
Philippe Creek	stream	minimum

Fishable Species in Florida

Common Name	Scientific Name	Category	Seasonality
Black Drum	Pogonias cromis	saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Cobia	Rachycentron canadum	saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Crevalle Jack	Caranx hippos	saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Grouper	Epinephelus spp.	saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Redfish	Sciaenops ocellatus	saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Sheepshead		saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Snook	Centropomus undecimalis	saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Spanish Mackerel	Scomberomorus maculatus	saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Tarpon	Megalops atlanticus	saltwater	JFMAMJJASOND

Best Florida Fishing Lodges

Name	Type	Tags	Guides	Booking	Distance
Gertrude Rentals	fishing_lodge	Bed & Breakfast Deep Sea Fishing Inshore Fishing Flats Fishing Surf Casting Pier Fishing Stand-Up Paddleboarding Families with Kids Non-Fishing Partners Hiking Full Kitchen Saltwater Air Conditioning Private Bathrooms Family Rooms Suites Available Smoke-Free Property Beach Tropical Coastal Birdwatching Canoeing / Kayaking Swimming Boating Boat Trips Accessible Parking Wifi Year-Round	No	book_direct	—

Fishing Guides in Florida

Name	Guide	Experience	Rating	Tags	Tier
Stream and Brook Fly Fishing	—	—	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Wade Trip Saltwater Freshwater Instructional Streamer Intermediate Full Day Shore / Wade Only Trolling Spin Fishing Beginner Advanced Wade Fishing Year-Round Fly Fishing Topwater	—
Tailing Charters	Capt. Chris Wells	18 yrs	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Instructional Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Charter Live Bait Center Console Spin Fishing Beginner Advanced Year-Round Fly Fishing	—
Bud N' Mary's Fishing Marina	Vinnie Biondoletti	23 yrs	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Freshwater Instructional Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Half Day Full Day Charter Live Bait Center Console Trolling Spin Fishing Family Friendly Beginner Sportfisher Advanced Year-Round Fly Fishing License Included	—
Fishing Florida Keys	Capt. Steven Lamp	—	—	Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Half Day Full Day Charter Live Bait Center Console Trolling Spin Fishing Sportfisher Advanced Year-Round Fly Fishing	—
4Reel Fishing Charters	Ryan Wenzel	—	—	First-Time Anglers Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Instructional Sight Fishing Intermediate Full Day Charter Live Bait Center Console Trolling Spin Fishing Beginner Fish Cleaning Sportfisher Advanced Year-Round	—
Moon Cast Anglers	Captain Josh Checkeroski	20 yrs	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Instructional Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Half Day Full Day Charter Live Bait Center Console Spin Fishing Beginner Advanced Wade Fishing Year-Round Fly Fishing Topwater Kayak Couples / Honeymoons	—
Matagorda Sportfishing	Capt. Mark Holland	27 yrs	—	Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Full Day Charter Live Bait Center Console Trolling Fish Cleaning Sportfisher Advanced Year-Round	—
All Keys Charters	Michael Schofield	20 yrs	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Instructional Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Charter Live Bait Center Console Trolling Spin Fishing Family Friendly Beginner Sportfisher Advanced Year-Round	—
Key West Charter Fishing	Capt. Blake	—	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Instructional Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Charter Live Bait Spin Fishing Beginner Advanced Year-Round Fly Fishing	—
Key Largo Fishing Adventures	—	—	—	—	—
A Fishing Guide	Capt. Steve Friedman	—	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Instructional Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Full Day Charter Live Bait Center Console Spin Fishing Family Friendly Beginner Advanced Year-Round Fly Fishing	—
Florida Keys Fly and Light Tackle Fishing Guide	Capt. Geoff Colmes	30 yrs	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Lunch Included Flies / Lures Provided Wade Trip Saltwater Gear Provided Instructional Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Full Day Charter Beginner Advanced Wade Fishing Year-Round Fly Fishing	—
Angling Adventures	Capt. Rich Smith	25 yrs	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Instructional Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Charter Live Bait Center Console Trolling Spin Fishing Family Friendly Beginner Advanced Wade Fishing Year-Round Fly Fishing License Included	—
Calibrated Tours	—	—	—	First-Time Anglers Catch & Release Flies / Lures Provided Saltwater Gear Provided Poling Skiff / Flats Boat Sight Fishing Intermediate Half Day Full Day Charter Live Bait Center Console Trolling Spin Fishing Advanced Year-Round Fly Fishing	—

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