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The Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and hundreds of bays, sounds and
inlets provide bountiful waters that Florida's marine fish call home. No
other state in the union and few countries can boat of a more varied
marine
environment. In fact, for many, fishing in Florida is not so much a
sport as a way of life. And there are many places to enjoy this life,
both inland and all along the coast.
There are roughly 1,250
marinas
in Florida, most with facilities, accommodations and outlets for
fishing charters and
diving
charters. Florida is also home to dozens of
boat
builders,
boat
dealers and
boat
yards which provide services such as
boat
repair,
painting and
boat
storage.
Where to Find Fish
Artificial Reefs in Florida
Budget-minded anglers will find numerous piers and parks to cast from as
well as thousands of lakes, rivers and canals.
Boat
rentals and
fishing
guides are located at the state's more popular fishing areas, such
as the St. Johns river and Lake Okeechobee. |
Kingfish are popular in both the Atlantic and Gulf Coast waters. This
catch is from a drift fishing boat in Jupiter.
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Florida is also known for it's many exciting fishing
tournaments, from junior rodeos to high-end events with hundreds of
thousands of dollars in prizes. If you plan to enter one these official
events, you'll need to follow the International Game Fish Association
(IGFA) rules.
Florida State Laws
Freshwater licenses are required and saltwater licenses will be necessary
in some cases.
Get a Freshwater License
Get a
Saltwater License
Fishing in the Bahamas
Stricter, new fishing regulations went into effect on January 1, 2007 by
the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources. The new bag limits apply to
foreigners fishing in Bahamian waters.
Click here to read all the regulations.
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