| Looking for some great spots to boat and fish in | | | | Intercoastal Waterway (ICW). Boaters coming to |
| Florida? With both fresh water and salt water | | | | Florida from the northeast have even been known to |
| locations in almost every part of the state, Florida is | | | | make the trip into Florida by boat along the ICW. Some |
| the perfect destination for a boating or fishing | | | | of the more popular Florida east coast tourist spots |
| excursion. Even Floridians will benefit from learning of | | | | also have great boating and fishing. Jacksonville, St. |
| spots away from their comfort boating and fishing | | | | Augustine, Daytona, and Ft. Lauderdale are well-known |
| zones. | | | | for their landside activities, but each of these |
| Anywhere along the Gulf of Mexico, boaters and | | | | destinations also host excellent fishing and boating |
| anglers alike will find incredible spots to explore. The | | | | excursions as well. |
| fishing in Florida's Panhandle is like none other - with | | | | Southeastern Florida is definitely most known for its |
| many sport fishermen enjoying trolling the Gulf for such | | | | island-like lifestyle. Two great places to visit by boat |
| big catches as Blue Marlin, shark, Wahoo, and King | | | | are Biscayne Bay and Peanut Island. Biscayne Bay is |
| Mackerel, amongst many other species. | | | | about 20 miles south of the Miami area and is home to |
| In the Tampa area and south of there, boaters will be | | | | Biscayne National Park. The gorgeous coral reefs |
| amazed at all of the different islands and keys there | | | | offer incredible snorkeling and diving fun. Peanut Island |
| are to check out. Popular locations to go boating are: | | | | is a manmade island once used as a peanut oil |
| Long Boat Key, Marco Island, Sanibel, and Anna Maria | | | | shipping terminal. Now it is a popular Palm Beach |
| Island. These places are not only wonderful boating | | | | County boating destination spot. |
| spots, but they also offer tourist attractions, shopping | | | | The Florida Keys have a reputation that certainly |
| and dining as well. | | | | precedes them. If you've never been to the Keys, |
| Though Central Florida is a popular theme park | | | | though, you should know that there really aren't that |
| vacation spot, there are dozens of local state parks | | | | many beaches. Most people discover that the best |
| with lakes and rivers that are perfect for boating and | | | | way to spend their time in the Keys is to rent a jet |
| fishing. The St. Johns River and Lake George both | | | | boat or jet skis from one of the many boat rental |
| have incredible natural scenery as well as spring-fed | | | | businesses, and explore the gorgeous aquamarine |
| boating and fishing spots. Silver Glen is a very popular | | | | waters surrounding them. Fishing charter options are |
| local boating raft-up location, with crystal clear waters | | | | numerous in the Keys, with full and half day, as well as |
| for snorkeling and swimming. | | | | private or group charter options available. |
| Florida's east coast is a great place to boat because it | | | | No matter where you go in Florida, great boating and |
| offers access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the | | | | fishing are always at your doorstep. |