Fishing

Fishing in Florida

Discover 126 state parks offering fishing in Florida

🐟 Florida Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $17
Non-Resident Annual $47
Youth Under 16 free (year-round)
Senior 65+: not needed (residents)
Saltwater R $17, NR $47. No-cost shoreline-only license for residents
🎉 Free Fishing Days Freshwater: first weekend in April and second weekend in June. Saltwater: first weekend in June, first Saturday in September and the Saturday after Thanksgiving
Short-term licenses NR 3-day $17, NR 7-day $30 (freshwater or saltwater) R = resident, NR = non-resident

Prices include the state issuance fee, vendors may add 50 cents. Residents can get a no-cost shoreline license for saltwater fishing from land or from structures fixed to land. Residents can also buy 5-year and combination licenses. Prices are from the FWC license pages (copies of June and September 2026).

Official Florida Fishing Info →

Checked against the official agency, June 2026 (archived copy). Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Florida State Parks with Fishing

ADDISON BLOCKHOUSE HISTORIC STATE PARK FLORIDA

Addison Blockhouse Historic State Park

+3 Snorkeling Kayaking Biking
The beautiful tree lined Hurrah Lake in Alafia River State Park

Alafia River State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Scenic View of Lake Overstreet at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Sailing Kayaking RV Biking
sign at Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park

Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park

+3 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching
A tree-lined road in a State Park.

Amelia Island State Park

+2 Beachcombing RV
Anclote Key Preserve State Park beach with storm clouds racing in from horizon behind boat onshore

Anclote Key Preserve State Park

+1 Snorkeling

Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park

+7 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Equestrian Trail Biking
Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park.

Avalon State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Canoeing RV
Bahia Honda State Park beach with turquoise water and old railroad bridge Florida Keys

Bahia Honda State Park

+6 Paddleboarding Snorkeling Scenic Overlooks Rockhounding Kayaking Paddling
Saltwater marsh at Bald Point State Park Florida

Bald Point State Park

+4 Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling RV
Park sign and picnic table at Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

+8 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Scenic Overlooks Sailing Kayaking Biking
Blackwater River running through the forest of Milton at Blackwater River State Park

Blackwater River State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Bulow Creek through the shrubs at Bulow Creek State Park

Bulow Creek State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Ruins behind a fence at Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
an aerial photo of Caladesi Island State Park

Caladesi Island State Park

+5 Picnicking Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Florida’s Cayo Costa Pelicans at Cayo Costa State Park

Cayo Costa State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Antique Fire Hose Cart Firefighting Wagon. This antique fire hose cart is one of the displays at Cedar Key Museum State Park

Cedar Key Museum State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve (Florida)

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve

+8 Snorkeling Kayaking Walking and Running Equestrian Trail Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Biking
park sign at Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park

Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing RV
Sunset over Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park

Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park

+5 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Memorial to Barron Collier at Collier-Seminole State Park

Collier-Seminole State Park

+14 Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Primitive Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
The shoreline of Mac Lake in Colt Creek State Park

Colt Creek State Park

+19 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Equestrian Camping Primitive Weddings Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Reunions and Gatherings Biking
Stairs to Temple Mound A - Crystal River Archaeological State Park

Crystal River Archaeological State Park

+5 Geocaching Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Pets Accessible Amenities
boats cruising on the Crystal River at Crystal River Preserve State Park

Crystal River Preserve State Park

+6 Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Boat Tours Biking
Entrance to Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

+7 Kayaking Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Accessible Amenities Mountain Bike Trail Biking
De Leon Springs State Park (Florida)

De Leon Springs State Park

+14 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Gardens Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Boat Tours
Sand dunes at Deer Lake State Park

Deer Lake State Park

+3 Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities
Pelicans fishing from atop the water at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

+12 Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Geocaching Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Pets Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
Clear sky over the water at Don Pedro Island State Park

Don Pedro Island State Park

+8 Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Canoeing Interpretive Exhibit Pets Accessible Amenities
Entrance sign at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

+16 Stargazing Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Primitive Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Shelling Wheelchair Accessible Biking
Two boats on the water at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

+2 Kayaking Biking
Pavilion and picnic tables at Dunns Creek State Park.

Dunns Creek State Park

+14 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Equestrian Trail Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
Park sign at Econfina River State Park

Econfina River State Park

+9 Horseback Riding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Equestrian Trail Nature Trail Canoe Kayak Launch Tours Biking
water fountain under a live oak tree at Eden Gardens State Park

Eden Gardens State Park

+12 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Weddings Gardens Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Accessible Amenities Reunions and Gatherings Canoe Kayak Launch Meetings and Retreats Tours
waves crashing against the beach at Egmont Key State Park

Egmont Key State Park

+4 Bird Watching Snorkeling Nature Trail Shelling
sunset over Estero Bay Preserve State Park

Estero Bay Preserve State Park

+12 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail RV Biking
Trees reflecting in the lake at Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters State Park

+3 Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing RV
People swimming in the spring at Fanning Springs State Park

Fanning Springs State Park

+16 Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Tours Biking
Park sign and entrance at Faver-Dykes State Park

Faver-Dykes State Park

+11 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Biking
a sailboat in the water at Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park

+3 Beachcombing RV Biking
Old military road in Fort Cooper State Park

Fort Cooper State Park

+14 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Biking
Ribault Inn Club at Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Fort George Island Cultural State Park

+15 Picnicking Bird Watching Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Pets RV Accessible Amenities Meetings and Retreats Wheelchair Accessible Biking
aerial view of the beach at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

+16 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Snorkeling Scuba Diving Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Walking and Running Weddings Nature Trail RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Roller Blading Biking
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park (Florida)

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

+14 Paddleboarding Snorkeling Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Gardens Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Tours Biking
Puddin head lake at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

+13 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail (Florida)

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

+3 Snorkeling Kayaking Biking
Gamble Rogers State Park (Florida)

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area

+11 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Snorkeling Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Beach Camping Intracoastal Biking
A lighthouse stands atop a sand dune in a State Park.

Gasparilla Island State Park

+10 Snorkeling Scuba Diving Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Interpretive Exhibit Pets Accessible Amenities Biking
George Crady Bridge at George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

+5 Scenic Overlooks Walking and Running Pets Accessible Amenities Biking
Hiking Trail Through Scrub Oak Hammoch at Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park

+4 Beachcombing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
panther walking at a state park in florida

Haw Creek Preserve State Park

+1 Kayaking
Destin beach in Florida at Henderson State Park

Henderson Beach State Park

+3 Picnicking Geocaching RV
boardwalk through the trees at Highlands Hammock State Park

Highlands Hammock State Park

+12 Picnicking Horseback Riding Camping Primitive Walking and Running Equestrian Trail Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Tours Biking
wooden stairs on a hiking trail at Hillsborough River State Park

Hillsborough River State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
man fishing at Hontoon Island State Park

Hontoon Island State Park

+11 Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Camping Primitive Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Camping Boat Biking
park sign at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

+11 Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing Walking and Running Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Tours Roller Blading Camping, Devel. Group Biking
tree in front of the ocean at Indian Key Historic State Park

Indian Key Historic State Park

+7 Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Canoeing Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Canoe Kayak Launch
Santa Fe River, looking south from the bridge in O'Leno State Park.

Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park

+3 Snorkeling Kayaking Biking
swamps at Savannas Preserve State Park

Jack Island Preserve State Park

+3 Snorkeling Kayaking Biking
clouds above the ocean at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

+11 Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Canoeing Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Shelling Biking
Religious underwater statue encrusted in corals at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

+7 Picnicking Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
a dirt trail through the trees at Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

+9 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snorkeling Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
wooden bridge behind an oak tree at Koreshan State Park

Koreshan State Park

+10 Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch
View of the springs at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park from above

Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

+13 Photography Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Primitive Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Pets Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch
lake griffin behind hanging tree moss at Lake Griffin State Park

Lake Griffin State Park

+12 Picnicking Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Boat Tours
Mound 1 at Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park

Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Canoeing Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Tours Biking
Clouds reflect in the water at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park

Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park

+6 Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
dirt road through Lake Kissimmee State Park

Lake Kissimmee State Park

+22 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing Camping Equestrian Camping Primitive Walking and Running Weddings Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Mountain Bike Trail Camping, Primitive Group Reunions and Gatherings Canoe Kayak Launch Tours Camping Boat
A view of Hammond Lake at Lake Louisa State Park, Florida

Lake Louisa State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Park sign at Lake Manatee State Park

Lake Manatee State Park

+11 Picnicking Geocaching Kayaking Canoeing Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
sunset over the water at Lake Talquin State Park

Lake Talquin State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Nature Trail Canoe Kayak Launch Tours
Entrance to Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park.

Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park

+11 Snorkeling Kayaking Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Reunions and Gatherings Tours Biking
couple kayaking at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park

Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park

+6 Snorkeling Kayaking Canoeing Accessible Amenities Tours Boat Tours
Little Manatee River through the trees at Little Manatee River State Park

Little Manatee River State Park

+18 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Equestrian Camping Primitive Walking and Running Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
Palm trees on the beach at Little Talbot Island State Park

Little Talbot Island State Park

+16 Bird Watching Surfing Beachcombing Kayaking Canoeing Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Tours Shelling Wheelchair Accessible Biking
trees on the beach at Long Key State Park

Long Key State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Snorkeling Walking and Running Pets RV Accessible Amenities
hiking trail through the trees at Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

+17 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Equestrian Walking and Running Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site

Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
Springs at Madison Blue Spring State Park at sunset

Madison Blue Spring State Park

+7 Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Canoeing Interpretive Exhibit Pets Accessible Amenities
The roots of bald cypress trees and clear water in the Manatee Springs State Park, Florida, USA

Manatee Springs State Park

+1 Canoeing
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' house in Cross Creek

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

+6 Gardens Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Tours
Gold Head Branch State Park (Florida)

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

+17 Snorkeling Kayaking Canoeing Camping Primitive Walking and Running Weddings Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Reunions and Gatherings Canoe Kayak Launch Meetings and Retreats Biking
View of the springs at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park from above

Mound Key Archaeological State Park

+4 Snorkeling Kayaking Nature Trail Biking
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park Sign

Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park

+2 Interpretive Exhibit Tours
beach access walkway at North Peninsula State Park

North Peninsula State Park

+12 Picnicking Bird Watching Surfing Beachcombing Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Tours Shelling
Santa Fe River, looking south from the bridge in O'Leno State Park.

O’Leno State Park

+20 Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Primitive Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Mountain Bike Trail Camping, Primitive Group Reunions and Gatherings Canoe Kayak Launch Meetings and Retreats Tours Camping, Devel. Group Biking
ripples in the water at a pond at Ochlockonee River State Park

Ochlockonee River State Park

+17 Photography Picnicking Kayaking Paddling Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Reunions and Gatherings Canoe Kayak Launch Meetings and Retreats Tours Wheelchair Accessible Biking
Open field at Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park

Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
The Orman House in Apalachicola, Florida.

Orman House Historic State Park

+12 Bird Watching Stargazing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Gardens Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail RV Accessible Amenities Tours
Hiking trail at Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park

+16 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Canoeing Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Roller Blading Biking
Pathway through the park at Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

+13 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park landscape

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

+20 Wildlife Watching Photography Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snorkeling Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Equestrian Camping Primitive Walking and Running Weddings Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Biking Nature
Waves crashing against the shore at Perdido Key State Park

Perdido Key State Park

+7 Bird Watching Snorkeling Scenic Overlooks Beachcombing Kayaking RV Biking
The spring at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park being shaded by trees on a sunny day

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

+9 Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Canoeing Walking and Running Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Biking
Entrance to Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park

Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park

+11 Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
clear blue water through the trees at Rainbow Springs State Park

Rainbow Springs State Park

+8 Picnicking Tubing Snorkeling Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
Park sign for west entrance at River Rise Preserve State Park

River Rise Preserve State Park

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Camping Equestrian Walking and Running Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Accessible Amenities Biking
Park sign at Seabranch Preserve State Park

Rock Springs Run State Reserve

+10 Kayaking Canoeing Camping Primitive Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Pets Accessible Amenities Mountain Bike Trail Biking Nature
Dock in the water at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Nature Trail RV Accessible Amenities
Visitor center at San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park

San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park

+5 Bird Watching Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail RV Tours
swamps at Savannas Preserve State Park

Savannas Preserve State Park

+8 Canoeing Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
Tide pool during sunset at Sebastian Inlet State Park

Sebastian Inlet State Park

+7 Paddleboarding Surfing Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling RV Biking
Pier during sunset at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Entrance to the beach at St. Andrews State Park

St. Andrews State Park

+17 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Snorkeling Scenic Overlooks Surfing Kayaking Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Boat Tours Biking
Park sign on the boardwalk at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park

+11 Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group
Deer in a field at St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

+16 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Equestrian Camping Primitive Walking and Running Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Pets Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Tours Biking
Museum entrance at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

+15 Horseback Riding Kayaking Canoeing Walking and Running Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Reunions and Gatherings Canoe Kayak Launch Meetings and Retreats Biking
Picnic table by the ocean at Stump Pass Beach State Park

Stump Pass Beach State Park

+10 Snorkeling Scuba Diving Beachcombing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Tours
Trees reflecting in the water at Suwannee River State Park

Suwannee River State Park

+14 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Weddings Interpretive Exhibit Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
view of the beach from above at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

+19 Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Surfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Primitive Walking and Running Weddings Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Shelling Wheelchair Accessible Biking
Driftwood on the beach at Big Talbot Island State Park, part of the Talbot Islands State Parks, Florida

Talbot Islands State Parks

+3 Snorkeling Kayaking Biking
tall grass blowing in the wind at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

+6 Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Mountain Bike Trail
Great Blue Heron on the edge of the water at Terra Ceia Preserve State Park

Terra Ceia Preserve State Park

+3 Kayaking Canoeing Canoe Kayak Launch
Camp site along the shore of Lake Seminole at Three Rivers State Park

Three Rivers State Park

+15 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Mountain Bike Trail Camping, Primitive Group Reunions and Gatherings Tours Biking
large tree at Tomoka State Park

Tomoka State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
View of the bay at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on a cloudy day

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

+13 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Pets RV Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Tours Biking
Historic Gregory house at Torreya State Park

Torreya State Park

+11 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Camping Primitive Waterfall Viewing Walking and Running RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group
Crystal clear turquoise spring basin with diver at Troy Spring State Park Florida

Troy Spring State Park

+12 Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Weddings Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Reunions and Gatherings Biking
River on a cloudy day at Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park

Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park

+10 Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Primitive Waterfall Viewing Pets RV
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park (Florida)

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

+11 Picnicking Bird Watching Beach Access Walking and Running Weddings Gardens Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Biking
tree growing in the clear water at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

+4 Interpretive Exhibit Accessible Amenities Canoe Kayak Launch Boat Tours
The Beautiful Wekiwa River slowly moving through Wekiwa Springs State Park in Opapka, Seminole County, Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park

+21 Photography Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snorkeling Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Camping Equestrian Camping Primitive Walking and Running Equestrian Trail Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets RV Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Meetings and Retreats Camping, Devel. Group Biking
Picnic pavillion at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

+16 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Walking and Running Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities Camping, Primitive Group Canoe Kayak Launch Biking
stairs leading to the springs at Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park

Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Interpretive Exhibit Nature Trail Pets Accessible Amenities
red pine lily in a field at Wingate Creek State Park

Wingate Creek State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Water fountain in a courtyard at Ybor City Museum State Park

Ybor City Museum State Park

+8 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddling Weddings Gardens Interpretive Exhibit RV Tours

Other Places with Fishing in Florida (Not State Parks)

These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Florida’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.

Alexander Springs Recreation Area (Florida)

Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Run by the USDA Forest Service (Ocala National Forest)

+6 Snorkeling Scuba Diving Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Front of the museum at John Gorrie Museum State Park

Guana Preserve at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

Run by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as part of the GTM Research Reserve

+3 Snorkeling Kayaking Biking
Pine Log State Forest (Florida)

Pine Log State Forest

Run by the Florida Forest Service

+3 Snorkeling Kayaking Biking
Poe Springs State Park (Florida)

Poe Springs State Park

Run by Alachua County

+2 Biking Nature
Point Washington State Forest (Florida)

Point Washington State Forest

Run by the Florida Forest Service

+3 Snorkeling Kayaking Biking

More Fishing Destinations

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❓ Fishing in Florida — FAQ

Are there free fishing days in Florida?

Yes — Freshwater: first weekend in April and second weekend in June. Saltwater: first weekend in June, first Saturday in September and the Saturday after Thanksgiving. On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official Florida agency before your trip.

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