Fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region
Explore fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region of Florida. Stuart Inlet, West Palm, Fort Lauderdale, Key West, L
The inlet streams feeding Stuart offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Stuart Inlet (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)
Stuart Inlet, FloridaThe 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, FloridaWest Palm offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Palm Harbor Marina →
3. Fort Lauderdale (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFort Lauderdale offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Lauderdale Marina →
4. Key West (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)
Key West, FloridaKey West offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Key West Bight Marina →
5. Lake K10 (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish, Permit)
Lake K10, FloridaLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Florida & Keys of Florida with scenic natural surroundings.
Boat Launch: Park Shore Marina →
6. Lake Okeechobee (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Okeechobee, FloridaPopular fishing lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
- ⚠ This water: Crappie (speckled perch) less than 10 inches in total length must be released immediately. Lake Okeechobee, for purposes of these rules, is defined as any point lakeward of a boundary line delineated by the following points:
- ⚠ This water: Intersection of St. Rd. 78 and U.S. 441
- ⚠ This water: U.S. 441 SE to St. Rd. 5 (“80”)
- ⚠ This water: St. Rd. 5 (“80”) to St. Rd. 25 (U.S. 27)
- ⚠ This water: St. Rd. 25 (U.S. 27) to St. Rd. 78
- ⚠ This water: St. Rd. 78 to U.S. 441
7. Billy Creek (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Billy Creek, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
8. Caloosahatchee River (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Caloosahatchee River, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
9. Chatham River (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Chatham River, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
Boat Launch: Cocohatchee River Park →
10. Cocohatchee River (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Cocohatchee River, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
Boat Launch: Cocohatchee River Park →
11. Estero River (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Estero River, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
12. Henderson Creek (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Henderson Creek, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
13. Henry Creek (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Henry Creek, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
14. Hillsboro River (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Hillsboro River, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
Boat Launch: Lighthouse Point Marina →
15. Imperial River (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Imperial River, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
Boat Launch: Cocohatchee River Park →
16. Loxahatchee River (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Loxahatchee River, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
17. Orange River (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Orange River, FloridaPopular river fishing in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
Boat Launch: Davis Boat Ramp →
18. Lake Ada (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Ada, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
Boat Launch: Lake Monroe Wayside Boat Ramp →
19. Lake Adair (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Adair, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
Boat Launch: Lake Fairview Marina →
20. Adams Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Adams Lake, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
21. Adams Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Adams Pond, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
22. Lake Addah (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Addah, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
Boat Launch: Lake Fairview Marina →
23. Lake Adelaide (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Adelaide, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
24. Aiden Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Aiden Pond, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
25. Ajay Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Ajay Lake, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
26. Lake Akron (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Akron, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
27. Alagood Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Alagood Lake, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
28. Albert Gordon Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Albert Gordon Pond, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
29. Alberta Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Alberta Lake, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
30. Albritton Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Albritton Lake, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
31. Lake Alcyone (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Alcyone, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
32. Lake Alden (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Alden, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
33. Alder Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Alder Pond, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
34. Lake Alfred (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Alfred, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
35. Lake Alice (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Alice, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
36. Lake All Bright (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake All Bright, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
37. Allen Mill Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Allen Mill Pond, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
38. Lake Allen (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Lake Allen, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
39. Allens Well Pond (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Allens Well Pond, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
40. Alligator Lake (Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Bonefish)
Alligator Lake, FloridaNamed lake in the Southeast Florida & Keys Region region of Florida.
- ⚠ This water: Fish Management Area: special bag limits and methods apply (stocked; see FWC FMA regulations for this water).
Fishing Tips for the Southeast Florida & Keys Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Florida; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Southeast Florida & Keys Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Florida
- Central Florida
- North Florida
- Panhandle & Northwest Florida
- South Florida & Everglades
- Southwest Florida & Gulf Coast
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