Find a Fishing Buddy in Florida

Florida is the fishing capital of the country — more coastline, more species, and more year-round fishable days than any other state. From the trophy largemouth lakes of the central peninsula to the flats, passes, and offshore blue water of both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, there is world-class fishing in every direction. MyFishingBuds connects anglers across Florida so you can find a partner in your city and on your water — inshore, offshore, or fresh.

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Fishing buddy cities in Florida

Tampa→

Tampa Bay is one of the largest estuaries in the US and probably the best inshore saltwater fishery on Florida's Gulf coast.

Snook · Redfish · Spotted Seatrout

Miami→

Miami's fishing reads like a bucket list.

Tarpon · Bonefish · Permit

Orlando→

Orlando is the trophy largemouth bass capital of the eastern United States.

Largemouth Bass · Black Crappie · Bluegill

Anna Maria Island→

Anna Maria Island is a 7-mile barrier island at the mouth of Tampa Bay — one of the most pier- and shore-friendly fisheries on Florida's Gulf coast.

Snook · Redfish · Spotted Seatrout

Marco Island→

Marco Island is the southern gateway to Florida's Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park — one of the wildest, most productive inshore fisheries left on the US coast.

Snook · Redfish · Spotted Seatrout

Top species in Florida

  • 🎣 Snook
  • 🎣 Redfish
  • 🎣 Spotted Seatrout
  • 🎣 Tarpon
  • 🎣 Spanish Mackerel
  • 🎣 Bonefish
  • 🎣 Permit
  • 🎣 Sailfish

Where anglers fish

  • 📍 Tampa Bay
  • 📍 Hillsborough Bay
  • 📍 Apollo Beach
  • 📍 Fort De Soto Park
  • 📍 Mouth of Tampa Bay
  • 📍 Biscayne Bay
  • 📍 Government Cut
  • 📍 Stiltsville flats

🪪 Florida fishing license

Anglers fishing in Florida need a valid Florida fishing license. See our Florida guide for current 2026 resident and non-resident prices and direct purchase links.

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