Fishing in
Florida
10,149 named waters · 0 stocked in the last 30 days
Florida is largemouth bass country at the highest level, with Lake Okeechobee and the chain of lakes around Orlando producing some of the heaviest bass in the country. The state's coastline runs an entirely separate game — redfish, snook, and tarpon on the flats — making Florida one of the only states with two legitimately elite fisheries in one place.
Florida holds 10,149 fishable waters on the books. Its agency publishes narrative reports rather than dated records — the waters below are still mapped and searchable. The biggest water in the state is Lake Okeechobee at 339,988 acres.
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What you'll catch here
- Grass Carp72 waters
- Channel Catfish71 waters
- Florida Largemouth Bass67 waters
- Bluegill56 waters
- Hybrid Striped Bass45 waters
- Redear Sunfish36 waters
- Largemouth Bass16 waters
- Black Crappie14 waters
Freshest stockings
Full report →- Butler LakeBluegillJul 1, 2024
- Suwannee LakeBluegillJul 1, 2024
- Watertown LakeHybrid Striped BassJul 1, 2024
- Ocean PondHybrid Striped BassJul 1, 2024
- Lake SampsonHybrid Striped BassJul 1, 2024
Biggest waters
- Lake Okeechobee339,988 ac
- Lake George43,472 ac
- Lake Kissimmee31,383 ac
- Lake Istokpoga23,864 ac
- Lake Tohopekaliga18,627 ac
- Lake Harris18,416 ac
- Crescent Lake17,150 ac
- East Lake Tohopekaliga11,742 ac
Major rivers
- Apalachicola Riverorder 8 · ~23,963 cfs
- Suwannee Riverorder 8 · ~6,893 cfs
- Choctawhatchee Riverorder 8 · ~6,851 cfs
- Mitchell Riverorder 8 · ~106 cfs
- The Bayouorder 8 · ~58 cfs
- East Riverorder 8 · ~39 cfs
- Old Riverorder 8 · ~32 cfs
- Saint Marks Riverorder 8 · ~13 cfs
Waters by county
All counties →Lake (438) · Orange (424) · Polk (399) · Washington (381) · Monroe (349) · Walton (339) · Volusia (316) · Hillsborough (299) · Okaloosa (291) · Santa Rosa (271) · Jackson (257) · Holmes (228) · Marion (225) · Putnam (224) · Collier (213) · Pasco (211) · Liberty (211) · Miami-Dade (208) · Seminole (204) · Levy (195) · Duval (194) · Bay (189) · Lee (166) · Brevard (155) · Calhoun (155) · Pinellas (154) · Franklin (153) · Wakulla (153) · Osceola (152) · Leon (146)
Seasons, limits, and rules are Florida's call — read the official regulations and buy your license from the state, not a middleman. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
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Florida fishing — FAQ
What fish can you catch in Florida?+
Florida waters hold grass carp, channel catfish, florida largemouth bass and bluegill. The map above shows every fishable water in the state with the species found there.
How often does Florida stock fish?+
Florida's agency publishes stocking updates that we check daily. Follow any water to track its stocking schedule.
Do I need a license to fish in Florida?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license for most anglers. Buy one from the state agency and check current seasons and limits before you go.
How many fishable waters are in Florida?+
Florida has 10,149 named fishable waters mapped on FishableWaters, from stocked reservoirs to wild streams.