Fishing
Fishing reigns supreme in the Tallahassee area for both in-shore and off-shore expeditions. Charter a fishing boat or dive for scallops - local Charters and Guides are available for full and half-day trips. Fishing tournaments are held throughout the year so be sure to check local events. Grab your sunscreen, lots of water and your gear. Happy fishing!
Fresh-water
Two of the best fishing lakes in Florida are here - Lake Talquin and Lake Jackson – renowned for speckled perch (aka - crappie), largemouth bass and striped bass, bream and catfish, along with 18 other spectacular lakes and five rivers.
Kayaking fishing is a growing activity in the area for more information check out the Forgotten Coast Kayakers Association at www.FCKA.net
Off-shore
For saltwater adventure, fishing in the Apalachee Bay or Gulf of Mexico offers grouper, snapper, cobia, redfish, Spanish mackerel and speckled trout.
Local Charters and Guides
**Florida Fishing Guides Association (FGA) Members
- Capt. Jody Campbell**, 850-926-1173; stla@talweb.com
- Capt. Wesley Hagler**, 850-294-8574; www.wakullaecotrips.com
- Barefoot Charters, Capt. Vic Davis, 850-926-1730; captainvic68@yahoo.com
- Oaks Charters, Capt. Christopher Oaks, 850-508-7272; chris.oaks@live.com
- Fish Finders Charters, Capt. Jay Wadsworth, 850-421-6488; captwadsworth@yahoo.com
- Sportfishing Guide Service, Capt. Dave Lear, 850-320-2001; www.captdavelear.com
Related Links
Fishing Sites and forecasts for our Northwest Florida Region
http://www.myfwc.com/RECREATION/FW_forecasts_nwr.htm
Florida Sportsman
http://www.floridasportsman.com/regions/bb/index.html
For information on tides, weather, tournaments and fishing reports,
check out http://www.fcka.net/home/ or www.BigBendFishing.net
Florida Fishing License online
www4.wildlifelicense.com/fl/
For the latest regulations for area freshwater and salt water fishing, limits, fishing:
http://www.myfwc.com/Fishing/
