Florida is often one of the first spots that come to mind when someone thinks of fishing or vacation. This tropical paradise and “fishing capital of the world” is undoubtedly at the top of the list of best family fishing destinations. Florida fishing is ideal for every style, age, and skill level because it has endless fishing opportunities available all year.
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Looking for an adventure? Try fishing the second largest freshwater lake in the contiguous United States! That’s right, Lake Okeechobee commonly referred to as Bass Capital of the World is waiting for you to take a break from the rest of the world and explore this natural beauty.
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Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Located 50 miles southwest of Gainesville, our island sits three miles out into the Gulf of Mexico. Highway 24 is the only road coming into town.
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It’s the stuff angling dreams are made of: Your vacation has been great — and it’s about to get even better, thanks to a charter fishing trip, which you hope helps you check some exotic species off your bucket list. But this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’ve chosen the wrong charter.
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For a truly well-rounded tarpon fishing vacation, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach checks all the boxes.
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Hurricane Ian made landfall on Sept. 28, 2022, near Fort Myers, Fla., bringing with it a devastating storm surge, flooding, and strong winds. Fort Myers, Naples, and surrounding areas experienced catastrophic damage that will take months to years to fully recover.
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The 2022 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season on July 27 and 28, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2023.
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Many of us dream of landing a Florida trophy bass and setting a new personal best! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program provides great rewards while commemorating anglers’ accomplishments.
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For more than seven decades, people have come from near and far to the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” to compete in the longest running tradition in the area — the Destin Fishing Rodeo. If you've never participated, this might be the year to join in the fun!
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Panama City Beach’s 27 miles of sugar-white sands and turquoise waters have beckoned generations of visitors seeking fun in the Florida sun. Lesser known, however, is its world-class fishery and easy access to a wide variety of angling experiences few other destinations can match.
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The 2022 recreational bay scallop season from the Fenholloway River through the Suwannee River opens June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept. 5).
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The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida during two license-free weekends: June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater.
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Check out the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) new Florida Fishing Pier Finder, an interactive map that allows anglers to find publicly-accessed fishing piers, jetties and fishing-specific bridges in freshwater and saltwater locations throughout the state.
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Starting May 1, the following regulations will go into effect for recreational harvest of dolphinfish in Atlantic state waters: 1. Five fish per person daily recreational bag limit; 2. 30 fish per vessel private recreational daily vessel limit.
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2022 Gulf red snapper recreational season which will total 57 days, the longest season since the state assumed management of red snapper and will include both a summer and fall season.
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The cat is out of the bag – rather, the fish is out of the net! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) revealed all 10 freshwater locations across the state where pink-tagged bass worth big prizes are swimming right now.
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