Florida Saltwater Fish: Species & Fishing Guides - Page 2

Thunnus atlanticus

Blackfin Tuna

Find out how blackfin tuna feed and move, where Florida anglers look for them, and how trolling, live bait and vertical jigs fit different conditions.

Ocyurus chrysurus

Yellowtail Snapper

Understand yellowtail snapper habitat, food and spawning, then learn how to use chum, light leaders and a natural drift around Florida reefs.

Albula vulpes

Bonefish

Learn where Florida bonefish feed, how tides move them across the flats, which shrimp and flies work, and how to approach, hook and release them.

Trachinotus falcatus

Permit

Plan a Florida permit trip with advice on identification, flats habitat, crab presentations, fly fishing, spawning movements and careful release.

Pogonias cromis

Black Drum

Learn how black drum find food, where they gather, and how to fish shrimp or crab around oyster bars, bridges, channels and shallow flats.

Paralichthys species

Flounder

Find flounder along sandy edges, inlet channels and estuary drains. Learn species identification, slow presentations, useful rigs and careful landing methods.

Rachycentron canadum

Cobia

Learn where Florida cobia travel, how to recognize them, and how to fish live bait and jigs around beaches, buoys, wrecks and nearshore structure.

Scomberomorus cavalla

King Mackerel

Find Florida kingfish around bait schools and nearshore structure. Learn live-bait spreads, trolling basics, bite leaders and how to identify juvenile kings.

Scomberomorus maculatus

Spanish Mackerel

Catch Spanish mackerel from piers, beaches and boats. Learn their seasonal movements, how to find bait schools, and how to avoid confusing them with young kings.

Lutjanus campechanus

Red Snapper

Plan a Florida red snapper trip with clear advice on reef habitat, bottom rigs, bait, fish identification, release tools and checking the right season.