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.
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.
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.
Endlessly fascinating, no two seashells are alike. And did you know that some of the best shelling beaches in the country can be found along the Florida Gulf Coast? Learn more about seashells and which beaches are the best for shelling.