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Sunfish fishing in Florida

Florida provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for sunfish. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Best baits and lures for Sunfish in Florida

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Sunfish.

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Latest Sunfish fishing reports in Florida

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Bluegill

Lake Ida Canal

8 in · 1 lb

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Lake Ida Canal

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Lake Tohopekaliga

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Circle Pond

11 in · 1 lb

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Cocoplum Waterway

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Perch Lake

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Shingle Creek

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Woodbine Springs Lake

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Warmouth

Settler's Pond

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Bluegill

Lake Mendsen

4 in · 2 oz

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Regulations for Sunfish in Florida

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FAQ

Anglers in Florida commonly catch several Sunfish species, including Bluegill, Green sunfish, Redear sunfish, Redbreast sunfish, and Longear sunfish, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many coastal waters, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Sunfish are caught in coastal waters, rivers and streams throughout Florida. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Monroe County Coast, Pinellas County Coast, and Tampa Bay.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Sunfish have recently been caught.