Guide To The Best Fishing Lakes In Florida
Top places to fish for bass, catfish, crappie and more in FL.
Blue Cypress Lake, Crescent Lake, East Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Apopka, Lake George, Lake Harris, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Seminole, Lake Tohopekaliga, Rodman Reservoir and St Johns River are the most popular places for fishing in Florida, offering anglers the chance to pursue a variety of fish species. The Fishing Boat Rental Page lists options for fishing boat rentals at some of these lakes.
Bass
Lake George, Lake Griffin, Lake Harris, Lake Istokpoga, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Monroe, Lake Okeechobee, Lake Seminole, Lake Tohopekaliga, Orange Lake, Rodman Reservoir and St Johns River are considered the best options for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass. More...
Catfish
East Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Seminole, Lake Talquin, Lake Tohopekaligaand St Johns River are favorite options for channel, blue, white and flathead catfish. More...
Crappie
Lake Eustis, Lake George, Lake Griffin, Lake Istokpoga, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Monroe, Lake Okeechobee, Lake Santa Fe, Lake Seminole, Lake Talquin, Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Wier, Lochloosa Lake and Orange Lake are some of the most popular for black and white crappie. More...
Sunfish & Panfish
East Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Harris, Lake Istokpoga, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Okeechobee, Lake Seminole, Lake Talquin and St Johns River are popular spots to fish for bluegill, bream, perch and other sunfish. More...
Striped Bass, Hybrid Stripers & Sunshine Bass
Lake Eustis, Lake George, Lake Griffin, Lake Harris, Lake Santa Fe, Lake Seminole, Lake Talquin and St Johns River are the best options for striped bass and hybrid striped bass. More...
Visit the Florida fishing page for links to information covering a wide variety of fish species and destinations in the state. Visit the Florida map to identify your best route to these top fishing locations. Look to our sister site for additional information about boating in FL at many of the most popular destinations in the state.
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