Backcountry Fishing Explained

Florida backwater fishing is found throughout the state. Where you would visit and fish depends on the type of fish you wish to catch. Bass, both large and small mouth, are found in many parts of the state. Crappie are found from the middle of the state and north. This species does better in cooler water. Also, the winter fishing for crappie is the best time of the year to catch this fighting fish on light tackle.

Backwater fishing can be especially good around Jacksonville and Naples, Florida. The Intercoastal waterways near Jacksonville allow easy access to creeks, canals, and streams, which feed into the waters that enjoy easy access from the Jacksonville area. This area is unique as it offers both saltwater fishing and fresh water fishing. Because you can fish both types of water, you can fish for a larger variety of fish. You can catch reds and gator trout in the spring. Sea trout are also fished for this time of the year with great success. With the various waterways that can be boated too, this opens what an angler can fish for so the experience can be fresh and varied.

The Naples area is always one of the favorite backwater fishing destinations. This is the result of the many islands and water passageways that make up the southwest part of Florida. The fisherman can go for pompano, trout, snook, and red or bluefish. With the many mangrove islands, avid anglers always fish for snapper. For sheer visual fishing, tarpon are always fun to fish for. There is nothing like watching a silver   tarpon tail walk across the water when caught on light tackle.

Lake fishing in Florida is terrific, if you can gain legal access to some of the many private lakes, which are found throughout the middle of the state. Some of these lakes will yield trophy bass. It is worth the effort to gain access to fish these private lakes. The Everglades is another area that should be seriously considered. A tourist should hire a guide with an airboat and excellent local knowledge to fish this area with greater success.

For those that can afford to hire a guide, this is the surest way to guarantee fishing success in any fishing area. The Internet has many listings for guides as well as the local fishing outlets. Picking one by referral is always a better way to go. Welcome to Florida fishing. Have fun and great fishing.