Florida Fish Species

Large drum species found in estuaries. Can reach impressive sizes.

Large pelagic fish often found near buoys and wrecks. Excellent table quality.

Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.

Excellent eating fish found in surf. Silver body with yellow fins.

Flatfish common in coastal bays and flats. Excellent eating and popular sport fish.

Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.

Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.

Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.

Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.

Popular reef fish with excellent table quality. Found around structure.

Large powerful offshore fish found around structure. Extremely hard fighter.

Small snapper with distinctive yellow stripes and pink spot.

Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.

Common grouper species in Gulf waters. Reddish-brown coloration.

Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.

Aggressive pelagic fish known for spectacular blitzes. Strong fighter with excellent runs.

Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.

Colorful pelagic fish found in offshore waters and around floating debris. Spectacular fighter.

Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.

Fast-swimming pelagic fish with gold spots. Common in spring and fall.

Unusual fish that likes to hide under floating objects. Excellent table quality.

Fast pelagic predator found in blue water. Lightning-fast strikes and long runs.