Fishing Trips in Florida
Surrounded by so many beaches and coastal areas, Florida is a wonderful spot to enjoy a fishing trip with friends and family. Nothing beats the peace of catching fish out on the open waters and with the rich marine wildlife in Florida, you won't be disappointed. You can see the best fishing locations in Florida below for you to take your fishing boat charter so pick your favorite vessel and enjoy a day on the waters now!
Top Fishing Locations in Florida
| Number | Popular Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | Panama City Beach |
| 2 | Tampa Bay |
| 3 | Fort Myers |
| 4 | Naples |
| 5 | Daytona Beach |
| 6 | Miami Beach |
| 7 | Sarasota |
| 8 | Jacksonville |
| 9 | Destin |
| 10 | Cocoa Beach |
Fish Species in Florida
The Florida coastline is covered by the Atlantic Ocean and has a rich marine wildlife. There are many different species of fish available to catch including:
- Common snook
- Largemouth bass
- Northern red snapper
- King mackerel
- Sheepshead
- Blackfin tuna
- Spotted sunfish
- Peacock Bass
- American shad
- Black sea bass
- Sailfish
- Skipjack Tuna
These are some of the most popular fish speicies on the Florida waters to catch. However, the total number of fish speicies is much larger than this.
License Requirements For Boating in Florida
You don't need to have a boat license to rent a boat in Florida if you choose the captain option. If you wish to rent a boat in Florida without a captain and you were born after 1988, you'll need a boat safety identification card.
Fishing Boat Types Available to Rent
There are many different types of fishing vessels to charter in Florida including: center console, Offshore Boat, Flats Fishing Boat, Bay Boat, Catamarans, Bass Boats and Pontoon Boats.
These are the most popular types of fishing boat rentals in Florida.
Airbnb for fishing boats in Florida
Browse through the different watercrafts and simply message the owner or book a fishing boat in Florida instantly. It's the very same as Airbnb but for boats. No need to worry about hiring a captain separately. The majority of these boats come with the option for a captain included in the price.
