Florida offers numerous excellent fishing spots along both its Atlantic and Gulf coasts, as well as in its vast network of lakes, rivers, and inshore waters. Here are some of the top fishing destinations in Florida:

## Atlantic Coast

– **Florida Keys**: World-renowned for its flats fishing opportunities targeting species like bonefish, tarpon, and permit. The Keys also offer excellent offshore fishing for sailfish, marlin, tuna, and more.

– **Miami**: A major sportfishing hub with easy access to the Gulf Stream for offshore fishing, as well as great inshore fishing in Biscayne Bay for species like snook and redfish.

– **Fort Lauderdale**: Known as the “Venice of America”, it provides access to offshore waters as well as the Intracoastal Waterway for inshore fishing.

– **Jacksonville/St. Augustine**: The St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway offer excellent inshore fishing for redfish, trout, flounder, and more. Offshore fishing for kingfish is also popular.[1]

## Gulf Coast

– **Tampa Bay**: A diverse fishery with opportunities for catching snook, redfish, tarpon, and more in the bay, as well as offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

– **Sarasota**: Features great inshore fishing spots like Siesta Key, Big Pass, and Sarasota Bay for species like snook, redfish, and trout.[1][3][4]

– **Naples**: Renowned for its backcountry fishing in the mangroves and flats, as well as excellent offshore fishing opportunities.[1]

– **Florida Panhandle**: Destinations like Destin and Panama City offer easy access to productive offshore fishing grounds in the Gulf.

Additionally, major lakes like Okeechobee, Tohopekaliga, and Kissimmee provide outstanding freshwater fishing for bass, crappie, and more throughout Florida’s interior.[1][5]

Citations:
[1] https://fishingbooker.com/blog/florida-fishing-spots/
[2] https://www.takemefishing.org/florida/fishing/where-to-fish-in-florida/best-fishing-spots-in-florida/
[3] https://fishanywhere.com/blog/9-best-public-fishing-spots-in-sarasota-fl
[4] https://blog.duncanseawall.com/where-are-the-best-places-to-fish-in-sarasota-florida
[5] https://fishingbooker.com/blog/fishing-in-florida/