So if you're looking for larger fish like swordfish, marlin or shad, you should consider putting them along Florida's Atlantic coast. Florida's beautiful and extensive Gulf Coast offers an excellent, albeit slightly different, fishing experience. Tampa Bay has one of the best coastal fishing areas in Florida. This area is home to large numbers of Red and Black Drum, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead and many more.
The best part is that no matter what time of year you go fishing, there is always something that bites. For inshore fishing, I would say that both coasts are the same, except that the west coast has more “backcountry”. However, when it comes to East versus West in deep-sea fishing, the East Coast wins without a doubt. The main reason for this is that the Gulf Stream is off the east coast and the water gets much deeper, much faster south of Stuart.
Therefore, you don't need to run that far from the coast to reach the fish and the fish are usually pelagic. THE COASTAL FISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. The West Coast is relatively more of a coastal fishery. There is no real structure near the coast in the gulf.
The back of the west is a whole structure with mangroves, piers and bridges. To gain a foot depth on the west side, you have to go a mile. It takes time and distance to gain structure. Big Sugar and its political influence have caused serious damage to the ecosystem and fisheries in Southwest Florida.
Obviously he never fished in Florida before because he never mentioned Jupiter, Stuart, Fort Pierce and Palm Beach. If you've ever imagined a fishing paradise, chances are you're thinking of something close, if not exactly like the Florida Keys. If you could only choose one to fish for one season, I'm curious to know which people on the coast would prefer and for what reasons (they don't even have to be fishing related). However, those who have experienced the fishing scene know that it is one of the most exclusive fisheries in all of Florida.
You're right, Sebastian Inlet is an incredible fishing destination, along with many other Florida spots. The ocean side has the only black sand beach in Florida and the bay side has small nooks that contain fish in the watering holes. The Florida Keys are a 100-mile stretch of thin islands, surrounded by crystal clear waters and plenty of fish.
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