Where Is The Best Fishing On The Gulf Coast? - Fixanswer

Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is a great adventure for seasoned and novice anglers. Visitors can catch a tuna for dinner, experience the thrill of landing a shark or cast for a trophy sailfish to mount on a wall. Best of all, the Gulf Coast offers

year-round angling and fishing hot spots accessible by boat and land

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What is the best time to fish in the Gulf of Mexico?

Shark Fishing: Shark fishing is best

between May and September

on the Gulf coast, when the waters are warmer. During this time, sharks are the most abundant and plentiful along the beachfront and nearshore waters of Galveston.

Is deep sea fishing better in the Gulf or Atlantic?

The

Atlantic Coast

offers excellent fishing for pelagic species like sailfish, dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo, and blackfin tuna. If any of these are your target, specifically sailfish or dolphin, then the Atlantic Coast is your best bet. Florida's gulf coast offers a completely different type of fishing, bottom fishing.

Where is the best saltwater fishing in Florida?

Big Lagoon State Park.
Fort Pickens fishing pier & beaches.
Johnson's Beach at Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Old 3 mile bridge fishing pier.
Oriskany Artificial Reef (22.5 nautical miles southeast of Pensacola Pass)
Palafox Pier.
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier.

What is the best eating fish in the Gulf of Mexico?

For inshore fishermen,

flounder, speckled trout and redfish

are the most sought after. For the offshore anglers, red snapper, king mackerel and cobia receive the most attention.

What is the biggest fish in the Gulf of Mexico?

Whale sharks

visit the Gulf of Mexico in the summer. These aptly named sharks are the world's biggest fish. The largest recorded specimen on record was 40 feet long, but they are believed to get even bigger. Whale sharks reach an average length of 32.8 feet and typically weigh around 26.6 tons.

What is the best bait to use in the Gulf of Mexico?

When angling for saltwater game fish,

bait fish like sardines, mullet, eels and pilchards

all work well. The best way to rig your live bait of choice for trolling is to pass the hook through its lips, nose and eye sockets.

What fish is in season in Gulf of Mexico?

Species Recreational Regulations	Spanish Mackerel Open year-round	King Mackerel Open year-round	Shellfish Season	Spiny Lobster Open January – March Closed April 1 – August 5 Open off Florida for 2 day mini-season the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. Open August 6 – December

Are there sharks in the Gulf of Mexico?

Blacktip shark

: Blacktip sharks are common in the Gulf of Mexico and live in temperate and tropical waters around the world. Blacktips and other sharks can replace worn or missing teeth.

Is it better to live on the gulf side or Atlantic side of Florida?

The only debate worth having is which side of Florida has the best beaches. The Atlantic coast has plenty to offer in the way of water sports. They get the better waves and, thus, some greater action.

Florida's Gulf Coast

, however, is responsible for those visions of smooth, sandy beaches and crystal, clear water.

Which side of Florida has better fishing?

West in offshore fishing,

the East Coast

wins hands-down. The primary reason for this is the Gulf Stream is located off the East Coast and the water gets much deeper, much faster south of Stuart. Consequently, you don't have to run as far offshore to get to the fish and the fish are often pelagic's.

Where can I deep sea fish in Florida?

South Florida- Fort Lauderdale to Miami (marlin, wahoo, blackfin tuna)
East coast- Stuart and West Palm Beach (sailfish, yellowfin tuna)
Northeast- Daytona, St. …
Southwest- Fort Myers, Naples, Everglades City (grouper, goliath grouper, barracuda)

What is the best month to fish in Florida?

The best time to fish in the state of Florida in saltwater is normally

April through September

whereas the best times to fish freshwater are spring through November. Each species of Florida gamefish will have its peak high seasons.

What part of Florida has the best offshore fishing?

Nicknamed the “World's Luckiest Fishing Village,”

Destin

is Florida's most appreciated fishing town, and one of the best fishing spots in Florida. Nestled between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Destin has the perfect mix of inshore and offshore fishing – and boy is it amazing!

What fish is illegal to catch in Florida?

Prohibited for Harvest by Spearing in Florida	African pompano Manta ray Sturgeon	Bonefish Red drum Tarpon	Goliath Grouper Sharks Tripletail