FISHING IN FLORIDA
Fisherman around the world come to Florida. Why? Because fishing is excellent with water everywhere! Unlike the cold northern states, their weather is warm year round, so you can fish virtually any day of the year.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN FLORIDA
LAKE TALQUIN
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK
GET A FLORIDA FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN FLORIDA
LARGEMOUTH BASS
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Largemouth bass is the official State Freshwater Fish of Alabama. It is also their most popular gamefish.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 8-pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits |
TARPON
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The tarpon was one of the first saltwater species to be declared a game fish.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 5.5 foot, medium-heavy, medium-fast-action spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 30-pound test monofilament or braided fishing line (Monofilament is better) |
| Lure | Jerkbaits, Single hook, Poppers, Soft Plastics, Live or dead sardines |
DOLPHINFISH
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This fish is referred to as the dolphin fish to distinguish it from the dolphin of the porpoise family, which is a mammal and in no way related.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7 foot rapid to extra-fast action spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 30 pound test fused fishing line |
| Lure | Trolling Lures (Rubber Skirts, Feathers), Trolled plugs, Poppers, Sardines, Mackerel |
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7 foot medium-light rod |
| Reel | 3000 Spinning reel |
| Line | 10-15 pound test monofilament fishing line, add a fluorocarbon leader in the 20 to 25 pound range |
| Lure | Spoon, Worm Hook, Circle Hooks |
SPECKLED PEACOCK BASS
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The speckled peacock bass is a world-class warm-water sport fish.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7 foot long, medium power, fast-action spinning rod |
| Reel | 2000, 2500, or 3000 Spinning reel |
| Line | 12-15 pound test fishing line |
| Lure | Topwater Plugs, Crankbaits, Spoons (Avoid Plastic Worms) |
REDEAR SUNFISH
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Like the bluegill and other sunfishes, the redear sunfish is and excellent panfish with white, flaky meat.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 4-or-5 weight fly rod (most effective) or ultra-light spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 3-4 pound-test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Small Worms, Crickets, Grasshoppers, Hotdog, Doughballs, Small Spinnerbaits like Beetlespins or Tiny jigs |
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
