Fishing in Florida is popular for many reasons. Obviously, fishing is easy (with a good guide like Captain Zeke from Southern Viking Charters) and lots of fun. Hauling in a huge fish is exciting, and can be a very rewarding experience. And, of course, getting to eat your catch, fresh as can be, just adds to the enjoyment. And those photos of you holding up that whopper of a sea creature can never be taken away.
Fishing on a charter fishing boat is very popular because all of the work is done for you. Licensing, bait, harnesses, tackle, all the other equipment (including a sea-worthy fishing boat) and a seasoned captain who knows where the big fish are biting make sport fishing just pure fun for any fisherman, young or old, new or seasoned. Since the crew takes care of food and beverages, all you have to do is just show up on time at the dock with some sunscreen and a hat. Just throw a line in the water, wait for a big fish to think it just got lucky, and reel him in. You may get tired, you may get wet, but you'll have more fun than you can imagine. Do it once, and you'll be back again and again. Each adventure is different, but the thrill never goes away.
Florida is a year-round fishing destination, and the big fish are biting nearly every day of the year. Weather can be easy to predict long in advance, and even when it's hot on land, the sea temperature moderates the air temperature once you get offshore. With rental condos and hotel rooms to be found virtually anywhere and in any price range, fishing in Florida is easy, rewarding, and predictable.
Another advantage of Florida fishing is the variety of other entertainment for adults, kids, and the whole family. Depending on the area you've chosen to visit, there are many amusement parks, lots of restaurants, plenty of local trips and guided excursions on the water or on the land, strange animals that don't exist elsewhere, freeways to make travel easy, shops and stores everywhere you go, entertainment and other things to enjoy. Fishing in Florida is just the beginning of all the things you an enjoy.
Because the sun shines so often, many people choose to live in Florida during the winter or even year-round. While the summers can get pretty hot, a quick trip out to the Gulf of Mexico or a short ways off the beach on the Atlantic Ocean side gives you a chance to cool off, even on the hottest days of the year. Swimming pools are common, and restaurants, hotels and condos with ocean views are easy to find all along the coast.
If you like sunrises, just do your fishing on the Atlantic coast. If you prefer beautiful sunsets from your balcony or on a restaurant patio while dining on your favorite foods (we're very proud of our fish dishes, by the way!) then spending some time on the Gulf coast could be your favorite vacation spot.
While fishing in Florida, don't forget to take a look at fishing on a Naples fishing charter. Naples is a beautiful city with its famous Fifth Avenue of shops and boutiques. This is a ritzy neighborhood that has all the features of a world-class city, but with the advantages of charter fishing just a few minutes away from the excitement and convenience of downtown Naples, Florida.
So, the next time you and your friends or family want to enjoy some of the finest fishing to be found anywhere, be sure and come for the great fishing found in Florida. Whether your choice is the calm relaxation of fishing in the quiet rivers around Naples and southern Florida, or the thrills and excitement of deep-sea fishing, Captain Zeke knows how to make your time on the water full of fun and great memories.
