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Directory of Florida Fishing Guides and Charters |
 Northeast Fishing Report brought to you by Champion Bass Guide Service |
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The Atlantic Coast is made up of miles of golden beaches, palm trees and plenty of deep sea fishing. In the Northeast, fishing remains popular in the major towns of Cape Canaveral, St. Augustine, and Daytona Beach. Next is the Treasure Coast which starts at Sebastian Inlet and ends at Jupiter Inlet and offers miles of uninterrupted beaches and aquamarine waters. Vero Beach, Jupiter, Stuart, Hutchinson Island, and Fort Pierce are the towns found in the Treasure Coast. The Gold Coast, which runs 60 miles and starts just north of West Palm Beach down to Miami, is considered the southeast region of Florida. The towns in this area are Sebastian—one of the last remaining fishing villages—Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, and Boca Raton.
| In Northeast Florida, Port Canaveral, Daytona Beach, and St. Augustine provide plenty of opportunity to sport fish. In Port Canaveral the south bank is lined with charter boats who offer sport fishing for snapper and grouper. Daytona Beach known for its race car driving is also an excellent place to deep sea fish for marlin, sailfish, king mackerel, grouper, and red snapper and St. Augustine offers deep sea fishing for snapper, grouper, porgy, amberjack, sea bass, and other ocean species. As for the Treasure and Gold Coasts you can fish any time of the year with the numerous charter operations in this region. Down on the southern part of the Atlantic Coast rests Miami where deep sea fishing is still a major activity. Charter boats fish for sailfish, kingfish, dolphin, snapper, wahoo, grouper, and tuna. Most charters have a 50/50 plan, which allows you to take/sell half your catch while they do the same. To the north of Miami is Broward County, which is part of the Gold Coast. Four main types of fishing are available in Broward Country: bottom or drift-boat fishing from party boats, deep-sea fishing for large sport fish on charters, angling for freshwater game fish and fishing off the pier. Estimated Cost for Charter Boats: |
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There are plenty of chances to catch freshwater fish of the East Coast of Florida. The Caloosahatchee and the Kissimmee rivers both pour into the state’s largest lake and the second largest freshwater lake in the contiguous US, Lake Okeechobee. Off the Treasure and Golden coasts, Lake Okeechobee covers over 750 square miles and is famous for the abundance of fish, particularly largemouth bass. Indian River and Banana River provide excellent opportunities to catch trout, redfish, snook, ladyfish, and black drum. Also in the Northeast region 40 miles south of Orlando is Lake Kissimmee, which is also known for its bass fishing. Other lakes in this region are Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Apopka, and Blue Cypress Lake. St John’s River, which runs through the town of Jacksonville, is home to bass, panfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, redbreast sunfish, and many other species. |
| Northeast Coast: Car: Jacksonville lies at the intersecton on I-10 and US 1, which runs parallel to the coast. The scenic A1A, which is better for touring, runs along the shore linking the various resorts. Amtrak: Runs through Jacksonville and then sweeps inland to Ocala and Sanford. Airports: Jacksonville International Airport, Melbourne International Airport, Daytona Beach International Airport, and Orlando International Airport. Rental cars and taxi services are available. Gold and Treasure Coasts Miami |