Southeast Florida Fishing Destination

Unleash Your Angling Adventure: Explore Southeast Florida's Diverse Fishing Paradise!

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

POPULAR CITIES: Okeechobee, Stuart, Jupiter, Key West, Islamorada, Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Southeast Florida is a captivating region that offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. With its stunning coastlines, abundant waterways, and vibrant marine ecosystem, this area is a true angler's paradise.

One of the highlights of fishing in Southeast Florida is the opportunity to explore the pristine waters of the Atlantic Ocean. From Miami to West Palm Beach, you'll find a variety of offshore fishing adventures awaiting you. Venture into the deep blue sea and target prized game fish such as sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, and tuna. These waters are known for their thrilling battles and the chance to reel in some truly trophy-sized catches.

If you prefer inshore fishing, Southeast Florida has plenty to offer as well. The region is dotted with numerous estuaries, bays, and lagoons, providing excellent habitats for a wide array of species. Explore the mangrove-lined shorelines and cast your line for snook, redfish, trout, and tarpon. These inshore waters are not only productive but also offer a serene and picturesque setting for a day of fishing.

Additionally, Southeast Florida boasts an extensive canal system, particularly in areas like Fort Lauderdale and Miami. These canals provide exceptional opportunities for freshwater fishing, where you can target species such as largemouth bass, peacock bass, and exotic cichlids. With numerous access points and tranquil surroundings, canal fishing offers a unique and convenient angling experience.

For those seeking a different kind of fishing adventure, Southeast Florida is renowned for its incredible pier and bridge fishing. Along the coast, you'll find numerous fishing piers and bridges that extend into the ocean, providing easy access to prime fishing spots. From snapper and grouper to jacks and snook, these structures attract a wide range of fish species, making them ideal for anglers without a boat.

Whether you're a seasoned angler looking for a challenging offshore excursion or a novice eager to try your hand at inshore or freshwater fishing, Southeast Florida has something for everyone. With its rich marine biodiversity and picturesque landscapes, this region offers an unforgettable fishing experience that will leave you hooked. So grab your fishing gear, embrace the sun-soaked shores, and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime in Southeast Florida's bountiful fishing grounds.

Explore the best fishing destinations in Southeast Florida! From Florida's largest county and largest lake, through the wild and wonderful Everglades to our country's southernmost point in Key West, Southeast Florida offers an extraordinary diversity for fishing. The Great Florida Fishing brings together the best local experts and destination authorities to help you plan your next fishing trip to local destinations like Okeechobee, Stuart, Jupiter, Key West, Islamorada, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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KEY WEST

Located closer to Cuba than to Miami, Key West is Florida’s irreverent southernmost subtropical paradise, a unique blend of history, climate, natural beauty, cultural diversity, architecture and unabashed romantic appeal.

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THE PERRY MARINA

A destination unlike any other. The largest deep water marina in all of the Florida Keys, The Perry Marina is more than just a place to dock your boat. It’s a community—home to a unique culture and a renowned local history.

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KEY WEST

The 125-mile-long arc of islands that comprises the Florida Keys creates a fishing environment unique in the world, and means a noteworthy or at least edible catch is possible virtually any time of year. Florida Bay, edged by the "inner" curve of the Keys and the Florida mainland, is referred to locally as the backcountry, home to five of the most sought-after game fish among recreational anglers: bonefish, tarpon, permit, redfish (red drum) and snook.

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POPULAR SOUTHEAST FLORIDA FISHING LINKS

SOUTHEAST 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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SOUTHEAST 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

GREAT FLORIDA FISHING: SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

Unleash Your Angling Adventure: Explore Southeast Florida's Diverse Fishing Paradise!