Fishing near Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County, population 182,760.
- 6 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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An angler's guide to Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is a Broward County community of 182,760. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is Plantation Heritage Park Lake, 6 miles southwest of town. The closest named launch is Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve – Floating Dock, under a mile away.
For saltwater, Anglins Fishing Pier is 5 miles off and the coast within 25 miles has 6 fishing piers. 315 artificial reefs sit within 25 miles of Fort Lauderdale.
Lakes within reach of Fort Lauderdale
- Plantation Heritage Park Lake6 miles southwest, 6 acres
- Lake Ida24 miles north
- Doral Glades Park Lake24 miles southwest
- Caloosa Park Lake25 miles north, 4 acres
- Tropical Park Lake30 miles south, 11 acres
- Lake Osborne32 miles north
Where to fish around Fort Lauderdale
- Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve – Floating DockMiddle River, under a mile
- Snook Creek Public Boat RampSnook Creek, 1 mile
- Colohatchee Public Boat RampMiddle River South Fork, 1 mile
- Mills Pond Park / Gold Coast Ski Club Boat Ramp (Members Only)Mills Pond, 2 miles
- Esplanade Park Public Kayak DockMiddle River, 2 miles
- Donn Eisele Park DockMiddle River – North Fork, 2 miles
- Island City Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchMiddle River – North Fork, 2 miles
- Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park DockNorth Fork New River, 2 miles
- Cooleys Landing Public Boat RampNew River (Broward County), 2 miles
- North Fork Riverfront Park Kayak LandingNorth Fork New River, 2 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of Fort Lauderdale.
Piers and bays near Fort Lauderdale
Saltwater piers by Fort Lauderdale
- Anglins Fishing PierAtlantic Ocean, 5 miles
- Dania Beach PierAtlantic Ocean, 6 miles
- Fisher Family PierAtlantic Ocean, 7 miles
- S. S. Holland ParkIntracoastal Waterway, 9 miles
- Sullivan ParkIntracoastal Waterway, 13 miles
- Deerfield Beach International PierAtlantic Ocean, 13 miles
Local help in Fort Lauderdale
Marinas and tackle stores by Fort Lauderdale
- Head Hunter Spear Fishingbait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale, under a mile
- Bill Boyd's Tackle, Gunshop & Rangebait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale, 1 mile
- Cozy Cove Marina Incmarina, Fort Lauderdale, 1 mile
- Soflo Spearfishingbait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale, 2 miles
- Fort Lauderdale Marinamarina, Fort Lauderdale, 2 miles
- The Headhunter Spearfishing Cobait and tackle, Oakland Park, 2 miles
- Sunrise Marinamarina, Broward, 2 miles
- Skallywagsbait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale, 2 miles
Guides out of Fort Lauderdale
- Fishing Headquartersinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 525-4665
- fish on board llcinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 654-2824
- Flamingo Deep Sea Fishingoffshore, Fort Lauderdale, (754) 222-5912
- APACHE CHARTERS, Incinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 774-2915
- Captain Brian's Fishing Chartersinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 822-8568
- Blue Safari Sportfishingoffshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 608-2662
- Family Tradition Fishing-Fort Lauderdaleinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 918-2373
- Marlin My Darlin Sport Fishingoffshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 778-8173
- FishSouthFlorida.netinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 673-7702
- Fish Local Knowledgeinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 522-4773
Next to Fort Lauderdale
Towns close to Fort Lauderdale
- Lauderhill5 miles
- Dania Beach6 miles
- Pompano Beach7 miles
- Plantation7 miles
County pages for Fort Lauderdale
- Broward Countyseat: Fort Lauderdale
Shorelines close to Fort Lauderdale
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Before you fish near Fort Lauderdale
What lake can I fish near Fort Lauderdale?
Plantation Heritage Park Lake, 6 miles southwest.
What is the closest ramp to Fort Lauderdale?
Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve – Floating Dock, about under a mile off.
Where can I fish a pier near Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, 6 piers within 25 miles; closest is Anglins Fishing Pier.
Where do I buy bait in Fort Lauderdale?
Try Head Hunter Spear Fishing, the nearest listing.
Where do I find a guide in Fort Lauderdale?
26 guides give Fort Lauderdale as home.
Fort Lauderdale is in which county?
Broward County.
Is there offshore structure near Fort Lauderdale?
FWC lists 315 sites inside 25 miles.
Which river is closest to Fort Lauderdale?
The closest river page is over 35 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
Do visitors need a fishing license in Fort Lauderdale?
Visitors can buy a 3-day freshwater license for $17.
Fish near Fort Lauderdale this week
Every lake, launch and pier listed has its own page.