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Best Fishing Spots in Florida

10 top-rated fishing spots in Florida. Discover prime fishing locations with excellent catches and beautiful scenery.

St. Pete Pier (St. Petersburg, 4.7 from 15,477 reviews), Naples Pier (Naples, 4.7 from 6,459 reviews) and Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier (Cocoa Beach, 4.2 from 5,022 reviews) are the most-reviewed fishing spots in Florida. The full ranking below covers 10 spots, ordered by how many people have reviewed them, each with photos, ratings and directions.

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Top Fishing Spots in Florida

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St. Pete Pier

St. Pete Pier

Park · St. Petersburg, Florida

Camping nearbyDog-friendly

Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.

Naples Pier

Naples Pier

Fishing pier · Naples, Florida

Historic pier known for fishing, bird-watching, dolphin-spotting & scenic sunset views.

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier

Tourist attraction · Cocoa Beach, Florida

Restored 800-foot pier & surfing & fishing hub with restaurants, bars & boutiques, built in 1962.

Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier

Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier

Fishing pier · Pompano Beach, Florida

Public fishing pier popular for dawn & sunset strolls, with resident pelicans & ocean views.

Jacksonville Beach Pier

Jacksonville Beach Pier

Fishing pier · Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Vast, handicapped-accessible wooden deck with fish cleaning stations, a concession area & bait shop.

Dania Beach Pier

Dania Beach Pier

Fishing pier · Dania Beach, Florida

Sun shelter & fish-cleaning tables on a 900-ft-long wooden pier with a fish restaurant on the beach.

Juno Beach Park

Juno Beach Park

Park · Juno Beach, Florida

Camping nearbyDog-friendly

This park provides sandy beach frontage, picnic areas & a pier with bait shop & concessions.

Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier

Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier

Fishing pier · Deerfield Beach, Florida

Popular pier & fishing spot with rod rentals, plus fresh & frozen bait, accessories & ice.

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

Fishing pier · Pensacola Beach, Florida

Angling for sailfish & sightings of dolphins from a paid-access pier across 2 gulf shore sand bars.

Melbourne Beach Pier

Melbourne Beach Pier

Fishing pier · Melbourne Beach, Florida

A fishing pier in Melbourne Beach, Florida, with camping nearby.

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Gear for Fishing Spots in Florida

Useful gear categories for this kind of water trip. These links open Amazon search results so you can compare current options before you go.

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Rod and Reel Combo

Good entry point if you want one simple setup for the trip.

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Tackle Organizer

Keeps hooks, lures, and small tools easy to find near water.

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Polarized Sunglasses

Cuts glare so it is easier to read the water.

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Rubber Landing Net

Helpful for landing fish while reducing line tangles.

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Tips for Fishing Spots in Florida

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Obtain necessary fishing licenses and permits

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Check local regulations on catch limits and seasons

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Bring appropriate gear for the target species

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Practice catch and release for conservation

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