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FISHING THE CAPITAL

Try fishing in Tallahassee. There are 5 rivers, 9 wildlife management areas, and 20 lakes to choose from. A few of these lakes and the wildlife management areas are located in the Apalachicola National Forest and the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. You can find a variety of sunfish, bream, catfish, and bass in our lakes and rivers. The Wacissa River is one of the few rivers in north Florida that is the home of the Suwannee Bass.

One of the best places to fish in Tallahassee is at Lake Talquin. This lake is over 8,000 acres and offers seven landings that are maintained by the county. Out of seven landings only three offer camping sites. You can find two fishing camps, a marina, and a park along the lake in Gadsden County that offers boat ramps and camping opportunities.

If freshwater fishing is not your thing, then try to catch a speckled trout, redfish, spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, or cobia from the Apalachee Bay or the Gulf of Mexico. Wakulla County is just a few miles away and offers many great opportunities for a saltwater adventure. There are boat landings, charter boats, marinas, and beaches all along the coastline of Wakulla County.

A Public Discussion Series on FLORIDA’S BIG BEND MARITIME HERITAGE

Lakes in Tallahassee/Leon County

Types of local freshwater fish

Types of local saltwater fish

Tournaments

Fishing Charters