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The Best Inshore and Offshore Florida Fishing

What’s your favorite kind of fishing?

If you like to troll a strong line from a boat offshore, then this “billfish capital” is sure to serve up a stupendous sportfish trophy to take home. King mackerel, mahi-mahi, snapper, grouper, sea bass and cobia also swim here, and numerous guide and charter services are available to help make your deep-sea dream a reality. Lobster season in St. Lucie—which lasts from August 6 through March 31—is not to be missed, as the area’s teeming reefs are some of the state’s most thriving breeding grounds.

Should you prefer a more peacefully paced Atlantic angling experience, surf fishing along our beautiful coastline offers great fun. And you won’t want to overlook pier fishing at South Jetty Park, where you can cast your cares away on the longest fishing jetty in Florida.

Fishing opportunities also abound further inland for those with an inshore inclination. You can find redfish, channel bass, snook, trout and more in the backwaters of the St. Lucie River, or hook huge bass in the chain of lakes found in the Savannas region of the county.

All people over the age of 16 who are not Florida residents are required to have a fishing license, and Floridians also need licenses in many situations. Read up on the current regulations—including seasonal and size regulations, special stamps for certain species and more at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Web site.

To land a fishing license for your trip, just call 1-800-FISH-FLORIDA, or visit Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Web Site.