Fishing is a way of life in Dixie County. The town of Suwannee, at the mouth of the Suwannee River, is a launch pad for fantastic Gulf fishing. You can hire a local captain for a family-friendly charter and be out on the Gulf in no time, reeling in redfish, speckled trout, or maybe even a Spanish mackerel. For a low-key outing, drop a line from the public dock at Horseshoe Beach – kids will love catching little pinfish and watching crabs scuttle below. Freshwater anglers can explore the Suwannee River itself; its slow, dark waters hide big catfish and bass, and you’ll find plenty of quiet bends to cast a line. Forgot your pole? No worries – local bait shops have everything you need (plus friendly tips on what’s biting). Whether you’re chasing saltwater fish or enjoying a peaceful evening on the riverbank, Dixie County welcomes anglers of all ages to enjoy its abundant waters.

Gilchrist County may be inland, but it offers plenty of fishing fun along its rivers. The Suwannee River on the county’s western edge provides many spots to drop a line from the bank or a small boat. Hart Springs Park even has a pier where kids can reel in bream or catfish while parents cast for lurking largemouth bass. Over on the Santa Fe River, the calm, spring-fed waters are great for a relaxed fishing trip by kayak or canoe. Cast near cypress roots or fallen logs and you might hook a feisty bass or some sunfish. Early morning or just before sunset tends to be the most active time on the water. Whether you’re teaching the little ones how to bait a hook or enjoying some quiet time by the river, Gilchrist County’s fishing holes make it easy to unwind and enjoy a day of angling.

f you love to fish, Levy County will spoil you with options. At Cedar Key, you can cast a line right from the big pier or hire a friendly captain for a family charter out on the Gulf. Speckled trout, redfish, and mackerel are common catches, and if you venture a bit further out you might hook a cobia or grouper. Kids will have a blast catching pinfish or catfish off the dock – those smiling “first fish” photos are priceless. On the freshwater side, the Suwannee and Waccasassa Rivers provide peaceful spots to reel in bass, bream, or catfish under mossy oak canopies. Yankeetown’s Withlacoochee River boat ramp is a great launch if you want to mix fresh and saltwater in one trip (the river flows right into the Gulf). Serious angler or casual cane-pole caster, you’ll find Levy County’s waters plentiful and the vibe always relaxed – making every fishing trip a good time.

Anglers come from all over to cast a line in Taylor County’s fertile waters. Steinhatchee is renowned for sea trout and redfish – you can wade the grass flats or hire a charter captain to take the family out on the Gulf. Inshore fishing is calm and kid-friendly, with catches like speckled trout, redfish, Spanish mackerel, and maybe a surprise flounder. If you venture offshore on a calm day, the deeper waters can yield grouper, snapper, or amberjack – local guides know just where to find them. No boat? No problem – you can cast a line off the Keaton Beach fishing pier or even from the shore at Hagens Cove Park. You might reel in something exciting right from land. Fishing here is both productive and laid-back. Many local cottages and marinas have fish-cleaning stations ready for your catch. By evening, you could be frying up your own fish and swapping tales under the stars – the perfect end to a Taylor County day.