Freshwater Fish
This is Florida's most popular freshwater sport fish.
What is Largemouth Bass?
Not just a hairstyle, this common baitfish can be seen jumping out of the water.
What are mullet?
Largemouth bass often hide in these aquatic plants with broad, round leaves, waiting to ambush prey.
What are lily pads?
A common live bait for saltwater, hold the cocktail sauce.
What are shrimp?
This tiny flying insect is famous in Florida for its itchy bites and is most active around standing water when its warm and humid.
What is a mosquito?
This fish has whiskers and usually feeds along the bottom.
What is catfish?
This predator is often found near reefs and structures and is known for its distinct lateral line.
What is a snook?
Known as a "nursery" for juvenile fish, birds, and marine mammals, this brackish body of water has some of the highest biodiversity in all of North America.
What is the Indian River Lagoon?
This popular knot is commonly used by anglers and you should all know it by now!
What is the improved clinch knot?
This large reptile is often seen lurking in freshwater and has a powerful bite.
What is an alligator?
This sunfish is known for its bright blue coloring and is very common in ponds and lakes.
What is a Bluegill?
This popular sport fish is known for the dark spot near its tail and can be seen tailing in shallow grass flats.
What is a Redfish?
Clear freshwater environments with constant temperature year-round.
What is a Spring?
This super strong line is made of woven synthetic fibers and has little stretch, making it great for big fish and heavy cover.
What is braided line?
This slow-moving marine mammal is a gentle plant-eater and is found in warm Florida waters.
What is a manatee?
This long, narrow fish has a pointed snout and sharp teeth and can be found in slow-moving Florida waters.
What is a gar?
This brightly colored offshore fish, also known as the "dolphinfish", is famous for its green, blue, and yellow colors.
What is a Mahi-mahi?
These underwater, manmade structures in saltwater create habitat for fish while easing the pressure from natural reefs.
What is an Artificial Reef?
This type of hook is designed to roll into the corner of a fish's mouth, making it popular for catch-and-release fishing.
What is a circle hook?
Florida has one of the highest populations of this national bird, often seen soaring over lakes and nesting in tall trees near water.
What is a bald eagle?
This fish is sometimes called "speckled perch" and is popular for eating, especially when caught in schools.
What is a Crappie?
This flat-bodied fish lives on the ocean floor, hides in the sand to ambush prey, and can either be "left-eyed" or "right-eyed".
What is a flounder?
Florida has 3 species of this tree known for its ability to tolerate saltwater and reproduce through propagules.
What are mangroves?
This small floating device is attached to a fishing line and signals when a fish is biting.
What is a bobber?
This flat-bodied animal glides along the seafloor and has a whip-like tail with a venomous spine.
What is a stingray?