Florida Fishing Destinations

Boca Grande Bayou

Apache Trout Snook Tarpon

Boca Grande Bayou is located on the southwest coast of Florida and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The bayou is home to a variety of fish species including tarpon, snook, redfish, and trout. Nearby activities include beachcombing, shelling, kayaking, and bird watching. Fishing tips include using live bait, fishing during high tide, and targeting areas with structure. The best time of year to visit is from April to September when the weather is warm and the fish are most active. Average temperatures during this time range from 80-90°F. Get driving directions.

BOCA GRANDE BAYOU
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Fish Species

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The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.

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Snook are very distinctive and it would be difficult to confuse them with any other fishes.

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The tarpon was one of the first saltwater species to be declared a game fish.


Boat Launches

Access Ramp
Ponce De Leon Park
Burnt Stone Rd
21st Street Northwest 3098, Winter Haven
3rd Street Northwest 887-899, Winter Haven
7th Street Southwest 1849, Winter Haven
American Legion Drive 2288, Arcadia
Avenue B Northwest 287, Winter Haven
Avenue U Northwest 3775-3999, Winter Haven
County Road 760 3162, Arcadia
Crump Road 2764-3664, Winter Haven
Lake Eloise Drive, Cypress Gardens
Doc Lindsey Road 2215-2837, Fort Meade
West Eagle Avenue, Eagle Lake
East Eagle Avenue 942, Eagle Lake
East Memorial Boulevard 1800, Lakeland
Granada Street 648-998, Lakeland
Griffin Road 676, Wauchula
Highlands By The Lake Way 3184, Lakeland
Kenwood Drive 7344, North Port
Lions Park, Lake Alfred
Lake Bonny Drive East 101-199, Lakeland
Lake Buckeye Road 1394-1584, Winter Haven
Lake Lena Boulevard 400-498, Auburndale
Lake Roy Drive 165, Winter Haven
Lake Sears Drive 102, Winter Haven
Lake Shipp Drive 1605-1699, Winter Haven
Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland
Braddock Road Polk County
North Combee Road 2701-3305, Lakeland
North Rochelle Drive 500-560, Lake Alfred
North Socrum Loop Road 4920, Lakeland
River Road 885, Zolfo Springs
Myakka State Park Road, Sarasota
South Lake Howard Drive 101, Winter Haven
Southwest Reese Street 8644, Arcadia
Southwest Riverside Drive 8645, Arcadia
Tuckers Grade 29200, Punta Gorda
Washington Loop Road 35301, Punta Gorda
West Lake Cannon Drive Northwest 1508, Winter Haven
Beach Parkway, Winter Haven
Tenoroc Trail Auburndale
Lake Shore Way Lake Alfred
Saddle Creek Park Road 988, Polk County
Saddle Creek Park Road 961, Polk County
Saddle Creek Park Road 905, Polk County
Port Charlotte
Marathon Boulevard Charlotte County
Tamiami Trail Venice
Lake Ned Road Southeast 202, Polk County