7 Popular Fish of SWFL
Fishing is one of Southwest Florida’s greatest attractions! I’m sure that comes to no surprise given our location on the Gulf of Mexico. Even if you are not an avid angler, the more time spent in SWFL the more curious you’ll get about the number of unique fish found in our local waters.
Here’s a list of
7 Popular Fish of SWFL
Grouper
Found on most menus in any SWFL seafood restaurant, the red grouper, and gag grouper are common in SWFL waters and good
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Snook
This popular game fish is known to put up a good fight and when caught, makes a tasty fillet. Most anglers agree its worth the trip offshore to try and hook a snook between April and September.
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Tarpon
One of the most sought-after game fish, the long silver tarpon are an exciting catch for seasoned anglers but are not
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Yellowtail Amberjack
One of the strongest fish in the Gulf! Ranging from 20lbs-100lbs., the amberjack is fished offshore in deep water and are yet another exciting catch for any angler.
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Snapper
Another fish of many species, the snappers found in local waters include mangrove, yellowtail, lane
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Mackerel
The King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cero Mackerel can be fished in south Florida waters. Similar in size and shape, it’s often difficult to tell the difference between these three mackerel fish, which are usually found following a school of baitfish during migratory seasons.
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Cobia
Another migratory fish, the cobia fish put up a good fight for anglers of all experience levels. They also make great tasting fillets!
Discussion
I hope to have time next month to try fishing with my children in Florida. My youngest loves to fish and always mentioned he wanted to try fishing. Anyway, thanks for posting this. You remind me of my youngest son's wish. I hope I can find time soonest.
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