Shoreline fishing in the park

Fishing is a popular activity in and around Everglades National Park.

Some people set out to fish with expensive rods and reels and ocean-worthy speedboats.

For others, all that's required is a basic rod, a little bit of bait and a couple of feet of shoreline.

Call it a sport or hobby or childhood pastime for which you never lost interest. Fishing is all about the experience of nature and water and the thrill of the hunt.

 

Pine Glade Lake

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Pine Glades Lake

• 9 miles from park entrance
• Fresh water borrow pit
• Easy access via dirt road
• Parking is no problem

 

Sisal Pond

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Sisal Pond

• 15 miles from park entrance
• Fresh water borrow pit
• Easy access via dirt road
• Parking is no problem

 

Ficus Pond Foot Path Everglades National Park

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Ficus Pond

• 17 miles from park entrance
• Fresh water borrow pit
• Access via footpath
• Parking problem

 

Sweet Bay Pond foot path

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Sweet Bay Pond

• 20 miles from park entrance
• Fresh water borrow pit
• Access via footpath
• Parking problem

 

Nine Mile Pond Everglades National Park

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Nine Mile Pond

• 27 miles from park entrance
• Brackish water
• Access from main road
• Parking

 

West Lake Everglades National Park

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West Lake

• 31 miles from park entrance
• Brackish water
• Access from main road
• Parking

 

Shore fishing Flamingo Florida Bay

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Flamingo Camping Area

• 40 miles from park entrance
• Saltwater
• Access from main road
• Parking