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If you’re big on Fishing and adventure, then you can put all your cards on a fishing adventure to Florida. As the only state in the U.S bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida rests on a peninsula that also has the Straits of Florida on its edge. Little wonder it is a popular global destination for sport fishing, due mostly to its vast water bodies and breath-taking marine life. You must’ve heard of Key West, one of Florida’s most popular vacation spots. But did you also know that Key West is a major fishing destination?

Like Key West, there are several other spots in this amazing city that offer you the best of, Lake, sport, and deep-sea fishing, and attracting expeditions from other parts of the country. Let’s consider some of the most promising places to fish in Florida.

Top fishing spots in Florida

From sharks and snooks, Tarpons, Groupers, and Mackerels, to the Mahi-Mahi and Amberjack, Florida has an abundance of fish species to choose from. This can also determine the spots you choose for fishing. Here are some notable places to find the best fishes in Florida.

• Florida Keys. Did you know that the Keys is one of the best spots to find the Grouper and the Snapper? These are two of the amazing species you’ll find in this area that offers Bridge fishing along Key West’s Boca Chica Channel Bridge. For even more adventure, you can explore the shipwrecks by Key Largo for a lot of attractive species.
• Destin. The inlands of Destin boast of fish species like snapper and triggerfish. But if you go farther from shore, you’ll thrill yourself to an adventure with some of the best tuna and sailfish you can find anywhere in the world. Destin is situated just in the Panhandle.
• St. Augustine is, by a mile, one of the best fishing spots in Florida. For its sheer variety and experienced anglers, offering both freshwater and saltwater adventures, the northeast Coast offers a lot of fishing opportunities to choose from.

Whether it’s big-time game fishing or the soothing calm of the river; whether you intend to fish from bridges and piers, kayaks and skiffs, or even deep-sea charter vessels, you’re certainly spoilt for choices in St. Augustine.

• Stuart. The Eastern seaboard of Stuart is often regarded as the world’s sailfish capital. If that’s what you’re after, then Stuart is where you should go. If you like, you can fish from shore and enjoy the convenience that a fishing adventure offers.
• West Palm Beach. If you want big game species like the blackfish tuna and Mahi Mahi, then you’d need to head offshore at West Palm Beach. However, this fishing destination is rich in variety, and offers various fishing options, including canals, the Gulf stream, intercoastal waterways, and lakes.
• The Lakes. Lake Okeechobee and Lake Tohopekaliga are two of the most visited lakes in the state for their abundance in marine life. Lake Okeechobee is Florida’s largest freshwater lake, measuring about 730 sq miles. For Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass, you should visit the Okeechobee.

Lake Tohopekaliga, on the other hand, is located near Orlando. You’ll certainly get some of Florida’s trophy-size bass here, while you enjoy the scenery and sights of some of the city’s best tourist attractions.

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