Fly fishing inFlorida
Saltwater fly fishing paradise — bonefish, tarpon, and permit in the Keys and Everglades.
Florida waters
19 rivers, lakes and creeks with fly picks and reports.
Apalachicola River
A major southeastern river, flowing through diverse habitats in the Florida panhandle, supporting a robust freshwater fishery.
Flows, flies & reports→riverBlackwater River
A pristine blackwater river in the Florida Panhandle, ideal for canoe or kayak fly fishing for a variety of bass and panfish species.
Flows, flies & reports→riverBoca Grande Pass / Charlotte Harbor
World-class tarpon fishery and productive flats/estuary for redfish and snook; a seasonal magnet for big-game fly anglers.
Flows, flies & reports→spring creekCrystal River / Kings Bay / Homosassa
Clear, spring-fed King's Bay and nearby Homosassa provide sight-fishing for redfish, seatrout and excellent winter flats fishing.
Flows, flies & reports→riverEverglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islands
Expansive saltwater flats, mangrove estuaries, and backcountry provide world-class sight fishing for premier shallow-water species.
Flows, flies & reports→spring creekIchetucknee River
A classic Florida spring-fed river with crystal-clear water ideal for sight-casting to panfish and opportunistic largemouth bass on fly gear.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeIslamorada / Upper Keys Flats
Classic Florida Keys flats for tarpon, bonefish and permit — sight-fishing on shallow reef and seagrass flats.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeLake Okeechobee
One of the world's premier largemouth bass fisheries — massive shallow flats that are highly productive for fly anglers targeting giant bass.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeLake Tarpon
The largest lake in Pinellas County, renowned for its consistent largemouth bass fishery and ample panfish opportunities.
Flows, flies & reports→riverMosquito Lagoon / Indian River
One of the premier backcountry and lagoon systems for sight-casting redfish, speckled trout and seatrout on shallow flats.
Flows, flies & reports→riverMyakka River
One of Florida's few designated wild and scenic rivers, the Myakka offers diverse fishing from freshwater bass to brackish snook in its lower reaches.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeNewnan's Lake
A large, shallow lake near Gainesville, highly regarded for its productive bass and crappie fishing, especially during cooler months.
Flows, flies & reports→riverOcklawaha River
A beautiful, wild blackwater river with abundant wildlife, offering excellent fly fishing for largemouth bass and various panfish.
Flows, flies & reports→riverPeace River
Flowing through Southwest Florida, this tannin-stained river offers good freshwater fly fishing for bass and various sunfish, amidst abundant wildlife.
Flows, flies & reports→spring creekSilver River
A crystal-clear, spring-fed river famous for its abundant wildlife, offering unique sight-fishing opportunities for bass and sunfish.
Flows, flies & reports→riverSt. Johns River - Upper Basin
The longest river in Florida, its upper basin offers extensive freshwater fly fishing for bass and various panfish in a scenic, wild setting.
Flows, flies & reports→spring creekWeeki Wachee River
A pristine, spring-fed river known for its clear waters and abundant wildlife, providing excellent sight-fishing opportunities for bass and sunfish.
Flows, flies & reports→riverWithlacoochee River (North)
A winding blackwater river in West-Central Florida, offering tranquil fly fishing for bass and native sunfish in a natural setting.
Flows, flies & reports→riverYellow River (Florida Panhandle)
A scenic blackwater river in Northwest Florida, providing good fly fishing for bass and panfish in its winding channels and oxbows.
Flows, flies & reports→Florida reading
Fly Fishing the Florida Keys: Tarpon, Permit & Bonefish
Master the Grand Slam waters of the Florida Keys with expert tactics for sight-fishing tarpon, permit, and bonefish on pristine flats.
Fly Fishing the Everglades – Snook Tarpon & Redfish in the Backcountry
Master the Everglades' legendary backcountry fishing for snook, tarpon, and redfish with expert techniques and proven fly patterns.