The waters surrounding St. George Island are a fisherman's dream. You’re likely to catch sheepshead, speckled trout, flounder, whiting, redfish, shark and tripletail in Apalachicola Bay while a fishing trip in the Gulf will turn up snapper, grouper, amberjack, sea bass, mackerel, mahi-mahi, cobia and sharks. Depending on your tastes, there are several fishing options in the area from simply casting a rod from the shore to chartering a boat and heading out to sea.
Discover Florida's Forgotten Coast, a natural unspoiled environment made up of the quiet coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island, Mexico Beach, and Cape San Blas.
Did you know that the Gulf Coast offers some of the best fishing in the world? See our guide to learn what's biting month by month.
When it comes to including Fido or Fifi on your next jaunt to the beach, knowing where your pooch will be welcome takes a little extra planning