Florida Fly Fishing
What can be said about fly fishing in Florida that hasn’t already been said? Florida provides some of the greatest saltwater fly fishing opportunities in the United States. Anglers can chase a variety of highly prized species such as marlin, bonefish, tarpon, redfish, and snook. Options range from deep sea fishing to patrolling hard bottom flats to prowling mangroves and estuaries. Some of the greatest fly fisherman have called Florida their home. Regardless, successful fly fishing in Florida involves understanding the methods and seasons of fishing in the various regions of the state. The west coast, Gulf of Mexico, Panhandle, Everglades, and the Florida Keys all make for unique fishing playgrounds for the adventurous fly fisher.
- Flats Fishing in Key West Florida
- Palm Beach Summer Fishing
- Surf Fishing for Snook
- Tarpon Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
- The Hidden Keys
- Topwater Surface Plugs for Redfish
- Winter Backcountry Snook Fishing
articles/overviews boatramps guides reports forums fly shops
Florida Fly Fishing Articles
Avoiding and Treating Stingray Injuries
by Tom Earnhardt – Until you experience a stingray injury or know someone who has, you may not place avoidance of stingrays high on your list of fishing priorities.
flyfisherman.com/south/testingray
by Tom Earnhardt – Until you experience a stingray injury or know someone who has, you may not place avoidance of stingrays high on your list of fishing priorities.
flyfisherman.com/south/testingray
CyberAngler.com
Articles on fishing the state with links to guides and regional reports and a good reef locator
www.cyberangler.com
Articles on fishing the state with links to guides and regional reports and a good reef locator
www.cyberangler.com
Florida flyfishing: First permit, first place
Rhode Island angler hopes to eclipse record after landing 51-pounder
espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_fea_permit_FL_record03_Burkhead.html
Rhode Island angler hopes to eclipse record after landing 51-pounder
espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_fea_permit_FL_record03_Burkhead.html
Florida pier, bridge, and wade fishing spots
www.sportfishingflorida.net/Bridge%20Pier/bridge_wade_pier.htm
www.sportfishingflorida.net/Bridge%20Pier/bridge_wade_pier.htm
Florida Sportsman Magazine – Florida Fishing
Florida Sportsman Magazine is the fishing authority for Florida and the Tropics with additional book, radio and Internet coverage!
www.floridasportsman.com/
Florida Sportsman Magazine is the fishing authority for Florida and the Tropics with additional book, radio and Internet coverage!
www.floridasportsman.com/
Fly Fishing in Salt Waters – The Magazine of Saltwater Fishing
Fly Fishing in Salt Waters – The Magazine of Saltwater Fishing
www.flyfishinsalt.com/article.jsp?ID=34306&typeID=102&categoryID=69
Fly Fishing in Salt Waters – The Magazine of Saltwater Fishing
www.flyfishinsalt.com/article.jsp?ID=34306&typeID=102&categoryID=69
flyfisherman.com
Professional articles on fly fishing Florida and the carribean along with a good bulletin board and OK reports page
www.flyfisherman.com/florida
Professional articles on fly fishing Florida and the carribean along with a good bulletin board and OK reports page
www.flyfisherman.com/florida
Outdoor Resources Online : Fishing : Florida Fishing
Outdoor Resources Online is a comprehensive directory of outdoor recreation web sites
www.outdoor-resources.com/Fishing/fishing.php?SubCat=Florida+Fishing
Outdoor Resources Online is a comprehensive directory of outdoor recreation web sites
www.outdoor-resources.com/Fishing/fishing.php?SubCat=Florida+Fishing
tidalfish.com
Fishing resource, including fishing articles and fishing reports. Fly fishing, sport fishing, saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing information.
www.tidalfish.com/
Fishing resource, including fishing articles and fishing reports. Fly fishing, sport fishing, saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing information.
www.tidalfish.com/
tidalfish.com – Florida guides
a list of Florida guides and their websites
www.tidalfish.com/dir/XcDirViewInCat.asp?ID=23
a list of Florida guides and their websites
www.tidalfish.com/dir/XcDirViewInCat.asp?ID=23
Top Spots for Florida Reds
Although redfish are available statewide, there are six areas where they are the most abundant
www.flyfisherman.com/florida/wjredfish
Although redfish are available statewide, there are six areas where they are the most abundant
www.flyfisherman.com/florida/wjredfish
West Central Florida Articles
Florida Flyfishing,Flyfishing School
Based in Sarasota, this guide offers fly fishing instruction and some brief overviews of species and flies for Florida
www.floridaflyfishing.com
Based in Sarasota, this guide offers fly fishing instruction and some brief overviews of species and flies for Florida
www.floridaflyfishing.com
Florida Saltwater
Lots ofarticles on how to fish the Tampa Bay area, a good species guide and good illustrations of local bait fish
www.floridasaltwater.com
Lots ofarticles on how to fish the Tampa Bay area, a good species guide and good illustrations of local bait fish
www.floridasaltwater.com
Fly Fishing The Tampa St. Petersburg areas of Florida
West Central Florida offers a fishery that is unknown to many fly anglers in the world…
www.flyfishingconnection.com/articles/current/133/
West Central Florida offers a fishery that is unknown to many fly anglers in the world…
www.flyfishingconnection.com/articles/current/133/
Gulfside Bushwhackers
Take a tip from those old, western gunslingers: Forget those fancy notions of fair snook and redfish fights, catch your opponent by surprise.
www.shallowwaterangler.com/features/florida_gulf_flats
Take a tip from those old, western gunslingers: Forget those fancy notions of fair snook and redfish fights, catch your opponent by surprise.
www.shallowwaterangler.com/features/florida_gulf_flats
Southwest Florida Articles
Fishing Southwest Florida
useful Southwest Florida info including tides
www.florida-southwest.com/fish
useful Southwest Florida info including tides
www.florida-southwest.com/fish
Florida Fly Fishing Guides
List of Florida Fishing Charters, Guides, and Outfitters by area and type of fishing.
www.fl.rodngun.com/CommonFiles/FlyFishing.asp
List of Florida Fishing Charters, Guides, and Outfitters by area and type of fishing.
www.fl.rodngun.com/CommonFiles/FlyFishing.asp
Fly Fishing South West Florida
Article on fly fishing southwest Florida
www.florida-southwest.com/fish/magaz.htm
Article on fly fishing southwest Florida
www.florida-southwest.com/fish/magaz.htm
Flyfishing in Saltwater – Flyfishing in Naples
Information about flyfishing in saltwater, Flyfishing inFort Lauderdale and Naples Florida
home.hetnet.nl/~shimanto15/
Information about flyfishing in saltwater, Flyfishing inFort Lauderdale and Naples Florida
home.hetnet.nl/~shimanto15/
marco-island-florida.com
A good series of articles on saltwater fly fishing in southwest Florida
www.marco-island-florida.com/don/home.htm
A good series of articles on saltwater fly fishing in southwest Florida
www.marco-island-florida.com/don/home.htm
Matlacha Pass Fly Fishing
Articles on fly fishing Matlacha Pass
www.barflyfish.com/articles_by_greg_bowdish.htm
Articles on fly fishing Matlacha Pass
www.barflyfish.com/articles_by_greg_bowdish.htm
Southeast & Everglades
Where to fish in the South East
www.evergladesangler.com/portal/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=29
www.evergladesangler.com/portal/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=29
Fishing Vacation Florida: Everglades National Park
www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstream/wheretogo/tripsearch/article/0,13
440,652213,00.html
www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstream/wheretogo/tripsearch/article/0,13
440,652213,00.html
Glades Reds ’Round the Calendar
Break down the northern Everglades redfishery seasonally for best success.
www.floridasportsman.com/flyfishing/0501_glades
Break down the northern Everglades redfishery seasonally for best success.
www.floridasportsman.com/flyfishing/0501_glades
Ken Schultz: Snook, reds & tarpon deep in the Everglades
It’s the largest subtropical wilderness in America and a marvelous place for a do-it-yourself fishing adventure
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/tv/columns/schultz_ken/1984176.html
It’s the largest subtropical wilderness in America and a marvelous place for a do-it-yourself fishing adventure
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/tv/columns/schultz_ken/1984176.html
Striking silver in Boca Grande Pass
Tarpon from depths to beachfront on Florida’s west coast
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_fea_tarpon_boca.html
Tarpon from depths to beachfront on Florida’s west coast
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_fea_tarpon_boca.html
Tarpon time in Tampa
Buccaneer booty is worth the effort
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_fea_tarpon_tampa.html
Buccaneer booty is worth the effort
www.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/s/f_fea_tarpon_tampa.html
Northeast Articles
Amelia Island Florida Fly Fishing
Northeast Florida guide-brief article on the area
www.flyfishingameliaisland.com/amelia.html
Northeast Florida guide-brief article on the area
www.flyfishingameliaisland.com/amelia.html
Florida Keys Articles
Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon Voracious After Weather
How bad weather has a good influence on these fish
www.bigblueflyfishing.com/keywest/26/bonefish_permit_and_tarpon_vora
cious_after_weather.html
How bad weather has a good influence on these fish
www.bigblueflyfishing.com/keywest/26/bonefish_permit_and_tarpon_vora
cious_after_weather.html
Flats, Backcountry and Flyfishing the Florida Keys
great articles by Captain Ben taylor
www.bentaylor.com
great articles by Captain Ben taylor
www.bentaylor.com
Florida Bonefish
Spooky world-record bones that require long, accurate presentations.
www.flyfisherman.com/florida/wjfloridabones
Spooky world-record bones that require long, accurate presentations.
www.flyfisherman.com/florida/wjfloridabones
Fly Fishing in the Florida Keys
Fly fishing in the Florida Keys including target species, gear requirements, pattern recommendations, seasonal adjustments, photos, and tips.
www.fishin-buddy.com/fly_fishing.html
Fly fishing in the Florida Keys including target species, gear requirements, pattern recommendations, seasonal adjustments, photos, and tips.
www.fishin-buddy.com/fly_fishing.html
Flyfishing for Permit/The Guides Perspective
Published in the April/May issue of Saltwater Flyfishing Magazine
www.bigblueflyfishing.com/keywest/21/flyfishing_for_permit/the_guide
s_perspective.html
Published in the April/May issue of Saltwater Flyfishing Magazine
www.bigblueflyfishing.com/keywest/21/flyfishing_for_permit/the_guide
s_perspective.html
Helicon Fishing
backcountry flats light tackle and fly fishing in the Florida Keys
heliconfishing.com
backcountry flats light tackle and fly fishing in the Florida Keys
heliconfishing.com
In Pursuit of Permit
by Dan Blanton
www.outdoors.net/site/features/feature.aspx+Forum+FlyFishing+Article
Code+576+V+N+SearchTerm+
by Dan Blanton
www.outdoors.net/site/features/feature.aspx+Forum+FlyFishing+Article
Code+576+V+N+SearchTerm+
Key West Tarpon streaming video fly fishing Florida Keys with Key …
Capt. Dexter Simmons fly fishing Key West and Florida Keys streaming video tarpon fishing and fly fishing
www.keywestflyfishing.com/videos.htm
Capt. Dexter Simmons fly fishing Key West and Florida Keys streaming video tarpon fishing and fly fishing
www.keywestflyfishing.com/videos.htm
Little Torch, Bright Fishing
Chase the heralded Flats Slam in the shadow of the Florida peninsula.
www.shallowwaterangler.com/features/little_torch_key
Chase the heralded Flats Slam in the shadow of the Florida peninsula.
www.shallowwaterangler.com/features/little_torch_key
Florida Fly Fishing Boat ramps
Florida Sportsman
good forums for regional info on fishing florida. Also has a section dedicated to fly fishing
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeromain?id=1
good forums for regional info on fishing florida. Also has a section dedicated to fly fishing
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeromain?id=1
OutdoorsBest Forums: Fly Fishing
outdoorsbest outdoors best fishing hunting shooting florida sportsman sportfishing flyfishing guns&ammo guns ammunition bow shallow water angler
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=4
outdoorsbest outdoors best fishing hunting shooting florida sportsman sportfishing flyfishing guns&ammo guns ammunition bow shallow water angler
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=4
Everglades Boat Ramps
Florida Fly Fishing Boat ramps
Florida Fly Fishing Reports
ReelNative.com
Reports & info on all kinds of Florida fishing
www.reelnative.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/a2/index.html
Reports & info on all kinds of Florida fishing
www.reelnative.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/a2/index.html
SW Florida Light Tackle Fly Fishing with Capt. Sam Arcure
Florida fishing reports by region by Capt. Sam Arcure
www.floridalighttacklecharters.com/reports.htm
Florida fishing reports by region by Capt. Sam Arcure
www.floridalighttacklecharters.com/reports.htm
Everglades
Florida Everglades Reports
Florida fishing reports, stories, discussions & other stuff
www.evergladesangler.com/portal/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewfor
um&f=1&sid=6a4271d31501a8880708b7e3826c0406
Florida fishing reports, stories, discussions & other stuff
www.evergladesangler.com/portal/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewfor
um&f=1&sid=6a4271d31501a8880708b7e3826c0406
Florida Saltwater Fishing reports
not necessarily fly fishing
www.fish4fun.com/fishrpts2.htm#SOUTHWEST
not necessarily fly fishing
www.fish4fun.com/fishrpts2.htm#SOUTHWEST
Sightfish.com Everglades reports
Florida Everglades fishing reports
www.sightfish.com/fishing%20report.htm
Florida Everglades fishing reports
www.sightfish.com/fishing%20report.htm
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum
extensive coverage of Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeromain?id=1
extensive coverage of Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeromain?id=1
South Florida Sport Fishing – Fishing Forum
South Florida sport fishing fishing forum
southfloridasportfishing.zeroforum.com
South Florida sport fishing fishing forum
southfloridasportfishing.zeroforum.com
Florida – Southeast
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – Southeast Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=7
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – Southeast Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=7
Florida – Southwest
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – Southwest Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=11
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – Southwest Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=11
Florida – West Central Florida
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – West Central Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=12
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – West Central Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=12
Florida – East Central
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – East Central Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=6
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – East Central Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=6
Florida – Northeast
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – Northeast Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=5
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – Northeast Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=5
Florida – Northwest Florida
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – Northwest Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=14
Florida Sportsman Fishing Forum – Northwest Florida
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=14
Saltwaterforums.net
Florida Gulf Saltwater Fishing Forum
www.saltwaterforums.net/phpforum/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=d11c6b249ce0b
6558ea7f059899248d4
Florida Gulf Saltwater Fishing Forum
www.saltwaterforums.net/phpforum/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=d11c6b249ce0b
6558ea7f059899248d4
Saltwaterforums.net
Florida East Coast Fishing Forum
www.saltwaterforums.net/phpforum/viewforum.php?f=27&sid=d11c6b249ce0
b6558ea7f059899248d4
Florida East Coast Fishing Forum
www.saltwaterforums.net/phpforum/viewforum.php?f=27&sid=d11c6b249ce0
b6558ea7f059899248d4
Saltwaterforums.net
Florida Keys Fishing Reports
www.saltwaterforums.net/phpforum/viewforum.php?f=35&sid=d11c6b249ce0
b6558ea7f059899248d4
Florida Keys Fishing Reports
www.saltwaterforums.net/phpforum/viewforum.php?f=35&sid=d11c6b249ce0
b6558ea7f059899248d4
Biscayne Bay Fly Shop
8243 South Dixie Highway, Miami Florida 33143 1 (305) 669 5851
www.biscaynebayflyshop.com
8243 South Dixie Highway, Miami Florida 33143 1 (305) 669 5851
www.biscaynebayflyshop.com
Everglades Angler
810 12th Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102; 239-262-8228
www.evergladesangler.com
810 12th Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102; 239-262-8228
www.evergladesangler.com
Florida Keys Outfitters
81.9 Bayside ~ P.O. Box 603, Islamorada, FL 33036; 305-664-5423
www.floridakeysoutfitters.com
81.9 Bayside ~ P.O. Box 603, Islamorada, FL 33036; 305-664-5423
www.floridakeysoutfitters.com
Mangrove Outfitters
4111 East Tamiami Trail, Naples FL, 34112; 888-319-9848
www.mangrove-outfitters.com
4111 East Tamiami Trail, Naples FL, 34112; 888-319-9848
www.mangrove-outfitters.com
Ole Florida Fly Shop
6353 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida; (561) 995-1929
www.oleflorida.com
6353 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida; (561) 995-1929
www.oleflorida.com
The Saltwater Angler
Westin Key West Resort & Marina, 243 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040; (305) 296-0700
www.saltwaterangler.com
Westin Key West Resort & Marina, 243 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040; (305) 296-0700
www.saltwaterangler.com
Saltwater Flyfisherman
387 1/2 Mandalay Ave. Clearwater Beach, FL 33765; Tel: 813-259-3717 – one of the best fly shops in Florida
www.saltwaterflyfisherman.com
387 1/2 Mandalay Ave. Clearwater Beach, FL 33765; Tel: 813-259-3717 – one of the best fly shops in Florida
www.saltwaterflyfisherman.com
World Class Outfitters
13911 N. Dale Mabry, Suite 107, Tampa, Florida 33618; 813-968-3736
www.worldclassoutfitters.com/index.cfm?nav=home
13911 N. Dale Mabry, Suite 107, Tampa, Florida 33618; 813-968-3736
www.worldclassoutfitters.com/index.cfm?nav=home
Bill Jacksons
9501 U.S. 19 North, Pinellas Park, Florida; (727) 576-4169
www.billjacksons.com/fishing.htm
9501 U.S. 19 North, Pinellas Park, Florida; (727) 576-4169
www.billjacksons.com/fishing.htm
CBs Saltwater Outfitters
1249 Stickney Point Road on Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242; 941-349-4400
www.cbsoutfitters.com
1249 Stickney Point Road on Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242; 941-349-4400
www.cbsoutfitters.com
Casey Key Anglers
820 Albee Road, Suite 1 Nokomis, Florida 34275 Phone: (941)483-1115
www.caseykeyanglersandoutfitters.com/contacts.php
820 Albee Road, Suite 1 Nokomis, Florida 34275 Phone: (941)483-1115
www.caseykeyanglersandoutfitters.com/contacts.php
Orlando Outfitters
Orlando 2814 Corrine Dr, Orlando, 32803 – (407) 896-8220
www.orlandooutfitters.com
Orlando 2814 Corrine Dr, Orlando, 32803 – (407) 896-8220
www.orlandooutfitters.com
The Salty Feather
2683 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 645-8998
www.saltyfeather.com
2683 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 645-8998
www.saltyfeather.com
Outcast Flyfishing
4155 S Suncoast Blvd Homosassa, FL 34446 (352) 621-3474
www.homosassaflyfishing.com
4155 S Suncoast Blvd Homosassa, FL 34446 (352) 621-3474
www.homosassaflyfishing.com
Andy Thornal Co
Winter Haven 336 Magnolia Ave SW Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 299-9999
www.andythornal.com
Winter Haven 336 Magnolia Ave SW Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 299-9999
www.andythornal.com