Boating & Fishing http://www.visitflorida.com/boating Surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and even a part of the Caribbean Sea, the peninsula of Florida makes it a unique and expansive boating destination. Deep sea fishing, scuba diving and coral reefs have long since established Florida as a place with plenty of boating businesses. Don't forget about the wetlands and Everglades of Florida, where you can go out on an air boat or rent kayaks and canoes. Gone Fishin' http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/gone-fishin http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/gone-fishin The fishing is great in Central Florida's Lakes Country, even for the first-timer. With 554 bodies of fresh water, pro and amateur anglers alike will find no shortage of spots to cast a line. You Can't Hide From the Best Guide http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/you-cant-hide-from-the-best-guide http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/you-cant-hide-from-the-best-guide Bass fishing reigns supreme in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, but this realm has many masters. Tag along with some of the area's best anglers on a guided fishing adventure you'll never forget. Carefree Cruising http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/carefree-cruising http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/carefree-cruising Want to go boating, but don't want to play captain? St. Petersburg and Clearwater offer a variety of inspired ways to chart the coast, from free-wheeling pirate ships to sunset cruises and deep sea fishing. Here there is endless water stretching out before you, all changing colors and gentle tides, waiting to be explored. Island Hopping in the Charlotte Harbor Area http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/island-hopping-in-the-charlotte-harbor-area http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/island-hopping-in-the-charlotte-harbor-area A true island experience awaits in Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands, where a sea kayak, fishing boat or ferry is your ticket to a pristine, sun-soaked paradise. Rod 'n Reel http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/rod-n-reel http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/rod-n-reel Take a fishing charter to experience Martin County, the Sailfish Capital of the World, where you'll find catches so plentiful, you won't have to make up a single fish tale. Four If By Sea http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/four-if-by-sea http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/four-if-by-sea No matter where you are in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, you're never more than a few miles from the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf, the Intracoastal or Tampa Bay. I charted a course on four vessels - a ferry, deck boat, kayak and paddle wheeler - for a dolphin's-eye view. Fort Lauderdale, It's Quite the Catch http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/fort-lauderdale-its-quite-the-catch http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/fort-lauderdale-its-quite-the-catch Sure, deluxe mega-yachts and worth-more-millions-than-you-can-count mansions line the canals that crisscross Fort Lauderdale, but take a closer look and you'll see that more than money pours into these waterways. There's fish, too. Find them on your own or on a fishing charter. Fishing Key West http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/fishing-key-west http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/fishing-key-west The Conchs credit "Papa" Hemingway with establishing this island in the stream as a world-class fishing destination. Learn about charter boat options and the best time of the year to hook into your favorite game fish. After a long day fishing, be sure to visit the celebrated Key West author's favorite watering hole. Water Links http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/water-links http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/water-links The waters of Martin County bridge past and present, creating a perfect playground for lovers of history, culture, nature and, of course, anything on the water. Go deep sea fishing, cast from a tree-lined river, explore old shipwrecks while diving and enjoy exciting watersports on Florida's Treasure Coast. Casting from Kayaks on Captiva http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/casting-from-kayaks-on-captiva http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/casting-from-kayaks-on-captiva We were floating in Pine Island Sound, and only a narrow stretch of Captiva Island separated us from the Gulf of Mexico. Dolphins danced around my son and I while my fishing-partner-turned-fiance reeled in a 20-pound snook from his kayak over in the shallows, not far from our room at the 'Tween Waters Inn.