What's the best place to fish?

6 of the best places in the world to fish
  • The Bahamas. Best for big game. ...
  • Costa Rica. Best for variety. ...
  • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Best for Marlin. ...
  • Sicily. Best for Mediterranean fishing. ...
  • Scotland. Best for fly-fishing. ...
  • Saint Lucia. Best in the Caribbean.
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Where is the best fishing in Florida?

That's why we decided to put together a list of some of our favorite Florida fishing spots for the thrill of a lifetime!
  • Jacksonville / St. Augustine. ...
  • Daytona Beach. Daytona is a popular beach destination. ...
  • Sarasota. Fishing. ...
  • Naples. Fishing. ...
  • Fort Myers / Cape Coral. Fishing. ...
  • Miami. Fishing. ...
  • Tampa Bay. Fishing. ...
  • Panama City Beach.
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Where can I Shore fish in Florida?

Best beaches for shore fishing in Southwest Florida
  • NAPLES BEACH. Anyone can fish without a license at Naples Municipal Beach and Pier. ...
  • GASPARILLA ISLAND. Cast your rod with your toes in the sand, that's saltwater fishing at its best on Gasparilla Island. ...
  • SANIBEL ISLAND. ...
  • CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB.
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Where is the best fishing in Central Florida?

The best bass fishing lakes in Central Florida are Lake Tarpon, Stick Marsh, Fellsmere Reservoir, Lake Toho, The Butler Chain, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Istokpoga, and Lake Okeechobee. Look at as best bass fishing lakes in South Florida are The Golden Gate Canal, Lake Ida an Osborne, The Everglades, and Miami Airport Lakes.
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What is the best month to fish in Florida?

The best time to fish in the state of Florida in saltwater is normally April through September whereas the best times to fish freshwater are spring through November. Each species of Florida gamefish will have its peak high seasons.
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What fish are biting in Florida now?

Redfish, snook, bluefish, and pompano are all out and active, making for a great catch.
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What time of day is best to fish?

Fish generally prefer early morning and evening sun to the bright midday rays. In midday, the surface temperature of the water is also hotter, forcing the fish to move deeper.
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Where is best bass fishing in Florida?

Great Bass-Fishing Lakes in Florida
  • Lake Okeechobee. ...
  • Lake George. ...
  • Lake Ocklawaha (Rodman Reservoir) ...
  • Everglades Water Conservation Areas 2 and 3. ...
  • Tenoroc Fish Management Area. ...
  • Mosaic Fish Management Area. ...
  • Lake Tohopekaliga (Toho) ...
  • Lake Talquin.
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Do I need a license to fish from shore in Florida?

A Florida fishing license is required to land saltwater species in Florida regardless of where they are caught (state or federal waters). Valid for saltwater fishing from the shoreline or a structure affixed to shore.
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Can you fish off the beach in Florida without a license?

Residents and non-residents are required to carry a valid Florida fishing license to fish in freshwater, whether you are fishing from the shore, from a boat, from a dock, jetty or from a pier. Exceptions are for anglers under 16, resident or non-resident, and Florida residents 65 and over.
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How much is a fishing license in Florida?

The shoreline saltwater fishing license is available to Florida residents only. Nonresident saltwater anglers must purchase a regular nonresident saltwater fishing license at $17 for three days, $30 for seven days or $47 for one year, regardless of whether they fish from shore or a vessel.
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Is it good to fish in Florida?

Florida is known as the “fishing capital of the world” for a good reason. It is estimated that about 2 million people visit Florida each year to go fishing. You can catch anything from red drum and tarpon to sailfish and grouper.
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Where is best Gulf fishing?

11 Best Gulf Coast Fishing Spots for the Summer
  • New Orleans.
  • Gulfport. ...
  • Dauphin Island. ...
  • Pensacola. ...
  • Tampa. ...
  • Marco Island. ...
  • Everglades. If you like to play hide and seek with your fish, you should definitely fish the Everglades in July. ...
  • Marathon. Down in the Keys, July days will see you fishing for almost any game fish there is. ...
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What is the most common fish in Florida?

One of the state's most popular gamefish, tarpon can tolerate a wide range of salinities and are found throughout the state's waters.
  • Sailfish. Florida's official state saltwater fish, this tackle buster inhabits tropical and subtropical waters. ...
  • Spotted Sea Trout. ...
  • Snook. ...
  • Red Drum. ...
  • Largemouth Bass. ...
  • Panfish. ...
  • Grouper. ...
  • Snapper.
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What is the best way to fish in Florida?

In Florida, anchoring offshore and dropping live or cut bait to the bottom is a popular method for many desirable species including grouper and snapper. Bottom fishing means you need to add a weight to your rig. It should be heavy enough to beat the current and get to the desired depth.
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Can you fish off the beach in Florida?

Fishing is great on Florida beaches. All public beaches allow fishing from the shore and it is quite common to see people with their poles and cast nets working the calm surf. You can catch most inshore fish from the beach such as snook, pompano, shark, snapper, and redfish.
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What is the best bait to use in Florida?

Great bait choices for Florida's salt waters include shrimp, shiners, mullet, crabs, and even sand fleas. Freshwater anglers might prefer cut bait, leeches, dough balls, and insects.
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Where was the biggest bass caught in Florida?

The present state record for largemouth bass weighed 17.27 pounds and was caught by Billy O'Berry in Polk County in 1986.
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Where can you catch the biggest bass in Florida?

Lake Istokpoga

Lake Istokpoga is found in Highlands County near the city of Lake Placid. It is consistently one of the big bass producing lakes in all of Florida and throughout the entire United States. It is a beautiful area and designated as a Fish Management Area, creating even more big bass to catch.
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What is best bait for fishing?

Some of the best freshwater fishing bait include worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish, crickets and grasshoppers. Select good saltwater baits including sea worms, eels, crabs, shrimp, strips of squid, and cut-up pieces of fish. You can purchase live bait, or better yet, find your own to save money.
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Is it good to fish in the rain?

Successful Rainy Lake Fishing

Often, during hot summer months, the amount of dissolved oxygen in a lake becomes low, making fish inactive. Rain will aerate the surface water and often has a cooling effect, both of which can activate fish.
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