Fishing
Fishing enthusiasts from around the country flock to Florida to discover an abundance of saltwater creatures.
“Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.” Herbert Hoover
Barracuda, Great
The Great Barracuda is the only species of this large family located in Florida waters. The Great Barracuda can grow to 51 pounds and over 6 feet in length; most caught in Florida average 2 to 3 feet and 5 to 20 pounds.
Bonito (False Albacore, Little Tunny)
Bonito travel in large schools sometimes a half mile square. Most anglers catch Bonito while fishing for Kingfish; Bonito will hit on any bait if they are in the area. This fish is fun once hooked because it puts on an aggressive, furious fight.
Bluefish
Bluefish move into Florida waters from the north Atlantic during the winter months and are a popular game fish. Bluefish swim in schools of similarly sized individuals usually behind large schools of bait fish. Bluefish grow up to 20 pounds and 40 inches long.
Bonefish
The elusive Bonefish travel in loose schools feeding on shrimp, shellfish, crabs, and fish from the bottom and from mangrove roots. The Bonefish inhabit shallow backwater among mangroves moving onto shallow mud flats to feed with the incoming tide, and retreating to deeper waters as the tide goes out. During the hot summer months Bonefish will move into deeper channels adjacent to flats.
Drum, Red (Redfish)
Red Drums are primarily an inshore fish found throughout Florida and can reach 45 inches and weigh 51 pounds. Redfish feed in shallow waters in schools and feed on a variety of fish such as Atlantic Croaker, Pinfish, Mullet, Menhaden, Flounder and also crabs and shrimp.
Diving
The underwater world around south Florida’s is full of marine life, offering incredible scuba diving to divers of all skill levels.
