Fishing Florida

Erik · #1 03-16-2014, 01:28 PM

I may have the opportunity to go to Florida in November or December. Was thinking of doing some fishing. Anyone done any fishing in Florida? What did you fish, where and what time of year? Any recommendations?

WayneChristie · #2 03-16-2014, 01:40 PM

check these guys out, on my bucketlist to fish with them.
http://blacktiphfishing.org/

oilngas · #3 03-16-2014, 08:26 PM

Fished last Nov. shallow water, Red's, Jack's, snook, lady fish all in 12" of water. Lots of fun, if you need a guide try Anna Maria Island Tackle, they did a great job.

RavYak · #4 03-16-2014, 08:46 PM

I did a fair bit of kayak fishing in Cape Coral this winter. If you enjoy fishing out of a kayak or want to give it a try Cape Coral/Fort Myers is a great place to do it.

The following thread shows some of the pictures etc that I took.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=190786

binnzer32 · #5 03-16-2014, 09:02 PM

Florida is a huge state. .. where abouts? ?

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Originally Posted by Erik

I may have the opportunity to go to Florida in November or December. Was thinking of doing some fishing. Anyone done any fishing in Florida? What did you fish, where and what time of year? Any recommendations?

Erik · #6 03-17-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by binnzer32

Florida is a huge state. .. where abouts? ?

I will be in Orlando/Tampa area, but I am really just looking for ideas. I am willing to drive if the fishing warrants it. Might try to sneak in a few days in Miami if I can.

binnzer32 · #7 03-17-2014, 12:42 PM

Sorry I am familiar with the calasoohatchi river and gulf all around cape coral, ft myers, pine island, bookelia.

Erik · #8 03-18-2014, 11:03 PM

What's around Cape Coral? I have heard a bit about it, but my knowledge of the state fisheries is pretty limited.

I am interested in a few of the more high profile fish:

Baracuda
Snook
Bonefish
Tarpon
Any of the big offshore fish (marlin, tuna, swordfish, mackerel, wahoo)

I suppose I am more interested in saltwater than freshwater fish, but being that I am fishing in November/December, I am not really sure if this is even a good month for fishing. Any advice on seasons?

densa44 · #9 03-19-2014, 07:24 AM

There is very good fishing just about anywhere that there is water. We found a guide on the internet, met the fellow and took my aunt and uncle fishing.

Very shallow water, reds, trout, and drum. We all had a good time. It was near Fort Myers.

The keys are something else all together.

binnzer32 · #10 03-19-2014, 07:53 AM

Barracudas I caught on wrecks and reefs offshore. Bonefish in the keys, snook, tarpon in shallow water anywhere with mangroves. TARPON along the beaches in april or may and of course boca grande. November december good inshore fishing and stable weather to go offshore. I think you can get big offshore fish on the ocean side more than the gulf side.

QUOTE=Erik;2368794]What's around Cape Coral? I have heard a bit about it, but my knowledge of the state fisheries is pretty limited.

I am interested in a few of the more high profile fish:

Baracuda
Snook
Bonefish
Tarpon
Any of the big offshore fish (marlin, tuna, swordfish, mackerel, wahoo)

I suppose I am more interested in saltwater than freshwater fish, but being that I am fishing in November/December, I am not really sure if this is even a good month for fishing. Any advice on seasons?[/QUOTE]

thumper · #11 03-19-2014, 08:07 PM

The Florida Keys hold the fish you've mentioned. Key Largo or Marathon probably have the most guides that can attempt to 'slam' those species for you. Tons of information on 'Fishing the Florida Keys' on the web.

RavYak · #12 03-19-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Erik

What's around Cape Coral? I have heard a bit about it, but my knowledge of the state fisheries is pretty limited.

I am interested in a few of the more high profile fish:

Baracuda
Snook
Bonefish
Tarpon
Any of the big offshore fish (marlin, tuna, swordfish, mackerel, wahoo)

I suppose I am more interested in saltwater than freshwater fish, but being that I am fishing in November/December, I am not really sure if this is even a good month for fishing. Any advice on seasons?

Tarpon are seasonal and you are going to be there in the off season so not much luck there other then getting lucky to find the odd resident tarpon. For Bonefish you need to head down to the Key West area. There are lots of snook along the coastline(guessing more to the south end of state as they are quite sensitive to water temperature). Baracuda are probably mainly around the Keys.

Mackerel can be caught most spots a little bit off shore but for Marlin, Tuna, Swordfish and Wahoo you are going to have to fish the ocean(east) side.

Overall I am thinking your best bet would be the Miami area with maybe a short trip down to the keys. The gulf side is better for seatrout, redfish, snook, snapper, maybe cobia and if you want something larger goliath grouper or sharks.