Fishing trips and deep sea fishing Florida

Florida is an angler’s dream come true. Whether you prefer freshwater or saltwater fishing, inshore trips or deep-sea charters, Florida’s waters are teeming with fish. Add the Sunshine State’s glorious weather into the mix, and you’re onto a winner with a Florida fishing vacation rental. There are also lots of different options for different budgets, with Florida fishing charter packages and vacation homes at various price points.

Deep sea fishing in Florida

Mention fishing in Florida and chances are it’ll conjure up a vision of Hemingway-type characters fighting fierce battles against huge blue marlin. Florida’s deep-sea fishing is legendary, and justifiably so. If you’re after the big fish, there are a wide range of fishing charters available, and you’ll probably want to look for a vacation rental in either the Florida Keys or the area of the Florida Panhandle round Destin and Panama City.

Bass fishing resorts in Florida

Fishing in Florida doesn’t have to be all about hitting the high seas and fighting a monster marlin. If freshwater’s more your style, the state’s got some of the best largemouth bass fishing around, with more than 7,500 lakes for you to drop a line into. Lake Okeechobee is the biggest, but many anglers also swear by the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. There’s also some great bass fishing in the Everglades, making a perfect day-trip from a vacation home in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Palm Beach.

Snook fishing in Florida

Anglers value Florida snook as much for its tasty fillets as its fighting ability. This popular inshore game fish is found mainly in the southern part of the state, though it’s been spotted farther north during especially warm seasons. If you’re looking to test your mettle against snook, you could try booking a vacation rental in Sarasota or Venice, where a stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway is so full of then it’s known as “Snook Alley.”

Where to go for the best fishing in Florida?

There’s so much amazing fishing available in Florida that the hardest part is deciding where to book your vacation rental home. Partly it’ll depend on what you’re looking to catch. If you’re after bass, then you’ll probably want to base yourself within easy reach of the big lakes, while snook fishermen might want to make for the southwest of the state near Tampa or Sarasota. For deep sea fishing trips, you can choose a getaway to the Florida Panhandle or the Keys.

Fishing trips to the Florida Keys

Nowhere in Florida is quite so well set up for fishing as the Florida Keys. From the swanky fishing resorts of Islamorada to the numerous charter fishing outfits that sail out of Marathon each day, a vacation rental in the Florida Keys gives you access to both the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on your preferences and budget, you could opt to base yourself in upmarket destination fishing resorts like Hawks Cay, or perhaps book a classic vacation rental in legendary Key West.

Fishing on Lake Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee is Florida’s largest freshwater lake. With an area of more than 700 square miles, the sprawling lake is one of the state’s top locations for largemouth bass fishing trips. Because it covers such a huge area, you might want to hire a charter boat to get you out to the best fishing spots. The area’s full of fish camps, guides, and boat rentals, and it’s also within easy reach of West Palm Beach if you prefer a city-based vacation rental.

Fishing trips on the Florida Panhandle

For both inshore and deep sea fishing charters, the Florida Panhandle is a great call. Inshore you’ll get a huge range of fish, from king mackerel to red snapper. Head further out, and you start to get into the territory of tuna, sailfish, and all 3 kinds of marlin. If you’re wondering where to look for a vacation rental, the city of Destin is known as “the luckiest fishing village in the world,” while other good places to stay include Panama City and Pensacola. If you’re after marlin, October tends to be the best month to try and get them on the Florida panhandle.

Fishing trips near Kissimmee

Looking for fishing trips near Florida’s top theme parks? You might consider a vacation rental near the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. With 8 different bodies of water to choose from—the most famous of which are Lake Kissimmee and Lake Tohopekaliga—the bass fishing is world-class, and the area’s proximity to legendary amusement parks like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios Florida makes it a good bet if you’ve got the kids in tow.