Myakka River
State Park
Fishing in Myakka River State Park
A wonderful diversity of fish can be found within the lakes and river of Myakka River State Park. Many visitors enjoy fishing from the park's bridges and platforms, or wading from the shore. There is also a public boat launch for those who prefer to fish further from solid land. Whatever your preferred method, keep in mind that alligators may be found in any body of water in the park, so exercise due caution.
Fish identified at Myakka River include:
| Spotted Gar Longnose Gar Florida Gar Mudfish Tarpon American Eel Gizzard Shad Golden Shiner Taillight Shiner Lake Chubsucker Yellow Cat Brown Bullhead | Channel Catfish Tadpole Madtom Golden Topminnow Seminole Killifish Flagfish Bluefin Killifish Mosquitofish Sailfin Molly Brook Silverside Snook Everglades Pigmy Sunfish Bluespotted Sunfish | Warmouth Bluegill Dollar Sunfish Longear Sunfish Shellcracker Stumpknocker Largemouth Bass Speckled Perch Swamp Darter Spotfin Mojarra Striped Mullet Hogchocker |
Information about freshwater fishing regulations in Florida may be found at this web site. Go to this site to buy your Florida fishing license online. (Use your browser’s “back” arrow to return to Myakka’s website)
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