A Florida Gulf Coast Vacation...Memorable Fishing Trips Are Found at West Central Florida's Gulf CoastA Florida Gulf Coast vacation just might be what you've been looking for.......that is, IF you're searching for a memorable fishing trip. Why, Tampa Bay, of course. It's the very heartbeat and pulse of fishing action in the central west Coast in Florida! Florida Gulf Coast Vacation #1: Tampa BayBesides a world-class football team, Tampa Bay is well known for spectacular tarpon fishing in the summer months along the beaches and around the bridges.That's a mighty nice Tarpon that's being wrestled with here:  ©
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From the Gandy Bridge to the Hillsborough River, the city of Tampa has year-round fishing excitement. The largemouth bass is an especially energetic fish to tangle with; don't miss out of some great fresh water fishing on the Hillsborough River. Florida Gulf Coast Vacation #2: St Petersburg FloridaNot to be outdone, Tampa's sister city, St Petersburg, Florida, is home to the famous Skyway Fishing Pier, which is the world's longest fishing pier.One end of the Gandy Bridge is on the St Pete side of Tampa Bay. Be sure to visit the Fort DeSoto State Park, one of the most popular parks in America. The park has top-knotch beaches, and top-knotch fishing too. The
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Clearwater Florida fishing action is done on some of the best beaches on the Gulf Coast. The white sand beaches are great for swimming, and you'll find some nice surf fishing around Clearwater, too.
Pier rats will adore Clearwater's Pier 60. Nature lovers appreciate the adjacent Marine Aquarium.
To find out more about all the outstanding fishing opportunities a Florida Gulf fishing vacation has in store for you, just select your destination and click the link below:
Looking for a Gulf Coast fishing charter? We'd like to recommend our friend Capt. Brook Wallace, of Full Boat Charters, operating out of Bradenton and serving the waters around Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Sarasota and Longboat Key.
If you are interested in fishing the lower Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Island, St Petersburg, Sarasota, or any of our surrounding areas, contact Extreme Flats Fishing Charters to book your next fishing adventure!
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