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Everglades National Park
Freshwater Fishing

License
A Florida freshwater fishing license is required to fish in freshwater or to possess fresh water species.

Bait
Live or dead fish (including minnows and shiners) or amphibians, and non-preserved fish eggs or roe, are prohibited. Digging for bait inside the park is not permitted.

Closed to Fishing
No fishing is allowed at the Ernest F. Coe (Main) Visitor Center lakes, Royal Palm Visitor Center area and trails, Chekika Lake, along the first 3 miles of the Main Park Road, including Taylor Slough, or along the Shark Valley Tram Road.

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Wood Stork  

Did You Know?
A pair of endangered wood storks need about 440 pounds of fish during a breeding season to feed themselves and their young. Everglades National Park serves as an important nursery ground for raising their chicks.

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Last Updated: September 16, 2008 at 11:21 EST