Drop a Hook! | Florida State Parks

Lake Wauburg Sunset

Get offline and go drop a line!

Catching fish is a family-friendly activity. Just bring a rod and bait or lures, and you can try your hand at fishing.

Florida Fishing License

A Florida fishing license may be required.
All fishing within Florida State Parks must follow regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season.
More information is available at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fishing in Florida.

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Couple fishing on a dock

A father and son fish at Hillsborough River State Park.

Fishing for Bass at Florida's State Parks

June is Great Outdoors Month, which means it’s a great time take a kid, friend or family member fishing and enjoy Florida’s beautiful waterways. Our lakes, rivers, streams and oceans offer a variety of opportunities for anglers of every skill level.

A young woman holds a red drum fish on the beach.

Great Parks for Fishing

Florida fishing is heating up! We created this list of top fishing spots for saltwater and freshwater anglers.

a man and woman with backs to the camera fish off of a concrete bridge

Go Fishing at George Crady with Family

Turn others on to the excitement of discovering what’s at the end of your line. Soak in the sun and the community of anglers who share a passion for the outdoors.