Fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region

The Southeast Florida & Keys area of Florida, featuring Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit.

1. Stuart Inlet (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Stuart Inlet, Florida

The inlet streams feeding Stuart offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. West Palm (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

West Palm, Florida

West Palm offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Fort Lauderdale (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Key West (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Key West, Florida

Key West offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Southeast Florida Reservoir (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Southeast Florida Reservoir, Florida

Southeast Florida Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

6. North Southeast Florida Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

North Southeast Florida Lake, Florida

North Southeast Florida Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

7. Upper Southeast Florida Creek (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Upper Southeast Florida Creek, Florida

Upper Southeast Florida Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Florida River Access (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Florida River Access, Florida

Florida River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Lake K10 (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Lake K10, Florida

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Southeast Florida Wildlife Area Ponds (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Southeast Florida Wildlife Area Ponds, Florida

Southeast Florida Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Hidden Lake (Region 3), Florida

Hidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Beaver Creek Florida (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Beaver Creek Florida, Florida

Beaver Creek Florida offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Clearwater Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Clearwater Lake, Florida

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Florida

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Mill Brook (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Mill Brook, Florida

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Trout Pond #18 (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Trout Pond #18, Florida

Trout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Heron Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Heron Lake, Florida

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Eagle Nest Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Eagle Nest Pond, Florida

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Wildcat Brook (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Wildcat Brook, Florida

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Deer Run Reservoir (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Deer Run Reservoir, Florida

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Fisherman's Cove (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Fisherman's Cove, Florida

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Bass Haven Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Bass Haven Lake, Florida

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Sunset Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Sunset Pond, Florida

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Morning Star Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Morning Star Lake, Florida

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Twin Lakes (Florida) (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Twin Lakes (Florida), Florida

Twin Lakes (Florida) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Long Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Long Pond, Florida

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Round Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Round Lake, Florida

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Florida

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Rocky Creek (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Rocky Creek, Florida

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Birch Tree Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Birch Tree Lake, Florida

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Maple Grove Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Maple Grove Pond, Florida

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Florida

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Willow Creek (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Willow Creek, Florida

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Aspen Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Aspen Lake, Florida

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Silver Lake (Region 2), Florida

Silver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Golden Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Golden Pond, Florida

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Blue Heron Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Blue Heron Lake, Florida

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Fox Den Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Fox Den Pond, Florida

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Otter Creek (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)

Otter Creek, Florida

Otter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Southeast Florida & Keys Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Florida for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Florida fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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