This book is a comprehensive identification guide to the 222 species of fishes in Florida’s fresh waters. Each species is presented with color photographs, key characteristics for identification, comparisons to similar species, habitat descriptions, and dot distribution maps. Florida's unique mix of species includes some of the world's favorite sport fishes, the Tarpon and Largemouth Bass. This guide also features three species native only to Florida—the Seminole Killifish, Flagfish, and Okaloosa Darter—and the smallest freshwater fish in North America, the Least Killifish. Ranging from the panhandle to the Everglades, their habitats include springs, creeks, rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, and man-made canals. As Florida's human population grows, the state's freshwater environments are being changed in ways that threaten its native fishes. This book provides important information on the diversity, distribution, and environmental needs of both native and nonindigenous species, helping us monitor and take care of Florida's water and its aquatic inhabitants.

Color illustrations of fish found in Florida with descriptions, size range and habitats, tastiness, game qualities, and the tackles, baits and fishing systems used to catch them.

From a veteran South Florida angler comes the first fly and light tackle do-it-yourself guide to the region, focusing on fishing opportunities that don't require a boat. • The most complete fishing guide to South Florida ever published, for both fly fishing and light tackle • A perfect resource for anglers who want expert advice without the cost of hiring a guide • Includes detailed advice about lures and flies • Features fascinating stories of fishing adventures

Select bait and flies, identify and land fish, clean and cook your catch. An illustrated Kugach classic .

"What is this fish? Is it good to eat? Is it a record? Answers to these common questions, plus many others, are finally answered in this new book by Florida Sportsman Senior Editor Vic Dunaway"--Page 4 of cover.

Fly Fishing Central Florida's Freshwater is the guide I wish I had when I moved to central Florida several years ago. Living in central Florida between two great saltwater fisheries we often forget about the world class Largemouth Bass fishing in the lakes that are minutes away from anywhere in central Florida. This book is a concise guide to warmwater fly fishing, highlighting some of the differences between warmwater fly fishing and trout or saltwater. The second half of the book highlights 17 locations that provide shoreline access for the fly angler without a boat. It's just a starting point of the hundreds of places to enjoy warmwater fly fishing between Bartow and east Orlando.