Best Fishing Spots in Central Florida

Freshwater Bass Fishing

Lake Tohopekaliga (Lake Toho) in Kissimmee is one of Florida's premier largemouth bass fisheries, producing trophy-size fish regularly. The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes provides miles of connected fishing opportunities. Butler Chain of Lakes near Windermere offers both bass and crappie fishing in a more residential setting. The St. Johns River near Sanford is excellent for shad and bass.

Saltwater Pier Fishing

Cocoa Beach Pier offers fishing from the end of an 800-foot pier over the Atlantic Ocean. Sebastian Inlet State Park's catwalks provide access to some of the best inshore fishing on the East Coast. The Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier near St. Petersburg is the longest fishing pier in the world at over a mile long. Pier fishing requires no boat and is accessible to beginners.

Inshore Flats Fishing

The Indian River Lagoon between Titusville and Sebastian is a world-class inshore fishery for redfish, seatrout, and snook. Mosquito Lagoon near Titusville is famous for sight-fishing to tailing redfish on shallow flats. Tampa Bay flats produce excellent redfish and trout fishing. These fisheries are best accessed with a local guide on a flats skiff.

Group Fishing

BusBrother transports fishing groups from Orlando to piers, boat ramps, and charter marinas across Central Florida. Group fishing trips are popular for corporate outings, bachelor parties, and family events. Whether heading to a pier for casual fishing or a charter boat for deep sea action, BusBrother handles the transportation.

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