Florida Freshwater Fish Chart

Florida is the fishing capital of the world.

Florida freshwater fish chart. Florida sport fishing is owned and operated by south florida sport fishing inc a florida corporation headquartered in pompano beach florida in the heart of the fishing capital of the world. The 2020 2021 summary of florida s freshwater fishing rules and regulations is available. The recreational fishery resources alone in these waters provide entertainment for more than 1 2 million anglers. Florida the fishing capital of the world has always been a destination for big game sport fishing.

There are hundreds of freshwater fish species found in florida. Tightlines freshwater fishing charts also can be found in the new i g f a international game fish association museum and library in dania beach florida. Florida fish species list. Florida s freshwater fish identification from florida s official fishing forum site.

Select from the fish species below to add recipes comments photos and more. Pursuant to section 120 74 florida statutes the fish and wildlife conservation commission has published its 2019 agency regulatory plan 2019 agency regulatory plan. Complete printable version 10 mb or. Florida freshwater fishes are divided into game fish that have specific bag and length limits and may only be taken with pole and line or rod and reel and nongame fish which are all others.

Select items from the table of contents below. It s a great way to keep informed about your favorite fish species. The flagfish included in this gallery is one of three freshwater species native only to florida. We provide fishing reports and tips for inshore and offshore anglers.

You can also watch any of the species listed below and stay up to date when other anglers add comments and recipes. A license is required to take nongame fish but additional gear types are allowed see methods of taking fish. Florida s freshwater fisheries comprise 3 million acres of lakes ponds and reservoirs and approximately 12 000 miles of fishable rivers streams and canals with no closed seasons. Tightlines publications is proud to announce that they are the leader in freshwater fishing bass fishing and ice fishing.