Fishing in Florida
Lakes, rivers, bays, piers, ramps and reefs across Florida, with FWC limits by region.
- 162lakes
- 65bays
- 2,598launches
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Fishing in Florida by topic
Lakes
162 lakes with FWC notes and ramps
Coast
65 bays with piers and reefs
Rivers
45 rivers with launches and flow
Piers
Saltwater piers by county
Boat ramps
Public launches by county
License and limits
Prices and bag limits by region
Species
47 fish with limits and records
Artificial reefs
FWC reef sites by county
Lake levels
Okeechobee and gauged lakes
Tournaments
Bass and billfish events
State records
Fresh and saltwater records
Stocking
FWC stocking by county
Bait shops
Shops and marinas by region
Guides and charters
Inshore, offshore and lake guides
Counties
All 67 counties
Towns
201 towns with the closest water
Florida lakes and bays
Large dots are lakes; small dots are bays and sounds.
What the Florida section covers
Florida pages cover 162 lakes with FWC fishing pages, 45 rivers with public launches, 65 bays and sounds, 2,598 public launches and 360 saltwater piers.
Anglers have documented 6,455 Florida bass of 8 pounds or more through TrophyCatch on the lakes listed here. The state record largemouth bass weighed 17.27 pounds (Polk County, 1986).
Redfish, snook and trout limits change with the FWC management region, so every coastal page names its region.
Questions about fishing in Florida
How many Florida lakes have a page here?
162, each with FWC notes, ramps and limits.
What is the biggest lake in Florida?
Lake Okeechobee.
What is the Florida state record bass?
17.27 pounds, Polk County, 1986.
How much is a Florida fishing license?
See the license page for 2026 prices.
Where can I fish from shore in Florida?
The piers page lists 360 saltwater piers.
How do I find fishing near me in Florida?
Use the search box above or pick a town or county.
What are the redfish limits in Florida?
One a day, 18 to 27 inches, except catch and release in the Indian River Lagoon.
Where are Florida bass tournaments held?
See the tournaments page.
Is Texas covered too?
Yes, Texas has its own section on this site.
Pick a lake, bay or pier
Each page lists launches, limits and what FWC says about the water.