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Everglades National Park
Freshwater Fishing

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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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Aerial view of Everglades Coastline

Did You Know?
Everglades National Park ranges from sea level to 20 feet above sea level on an Indian-made shell mound located on the Gulf Coast portion of the Park.
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Last Updated: May 31, 2011 at 11:13 MST