Fishing from a pier, from the white sand beaches, or from aboard ship…anyway you like it, it’s good fishing on Longboat or Lido Key. Try your hand in the shallow waters, wading in with the shorebirds. Or get onboard and work your way around the keys to enjoy a variety of fishing experiences, from the grass flats around the Sister Keys; in the bay looking for redfish, snook, and speckled trout; to-the Gulf surf looking for trout, flounder, grouper, and sheepshead.

You can fill your bait and tackle needs, rent a boat, and get some great local fishing advice at our bait shops and marinas. Pull in for a waterside lunch, or bring your catch to one local restaurant that will cook it up for you after a long day of fishing for your dinner. The required saltwater license can be obtained by calling 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA, or visit www.myfwc.com/license for further information.