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General Information
All waters from, and including, Nine Mile Pond northward along the Main Park Road are considered fresh water. Interior rivers in the northern part of the park, such as the Turner River, are fresh water. Contact the Visitor Center and get up to date information on your catch limit. You are responsible to know your catch limit.
Commercial Fishing
All commercial fishing is prohibited in Everglades National Park.
Filleting Fish
Anglers may have four (4) fillets per person for immediate consumption at designated campsites or on board vessels equipped with cooking facilities. All other fish must remain whole while on park waters.
Prohibited Recreational Fishing Gear
Except for dip nets, cast nets, and landing nets, all other seines and nets are prohibited. The use and possession of spear guns and spear poles are prohibited.
Fresh Water Fishing
Freshwater 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.
Areas Closed to Fishing
No fishing is allowed at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center lakes, Taylor Slough, Royal Palm Visitor Center area and trails, Chekika Lake and along the Shark Valley Tram Road.
Warning!
High levels of mercury have been found in Everglades bass. Do not eat bass caught north of the Main Park Road. Do not eat bass caught south of the Main Park Road more than once a week. Children and pregnant women should not eat any bass.
Salt Water Fishing
Saltwater License
A Florida saltwater fishing license is required to fish in saltwater or to possess saltwater species.
Bait
Bait is not included in bag limits. Saltwater bait: shrimp, minnows, pilchards, pinfish, mullet, mojarras (shad), or ballyhoo. Bait may be taken with hook and line, dip net (not wider than 3 feet / 0.9 m), and cast net.
Areas Closed to Fishing
No fishing is allowed in Eco and Mrazek ponds at any time, from the boardwalk at West Lake, or at the Flamingo Marina during daylight hours.
Manatee Etiquette
Areas frequented by manatees have been posted. Keep an eye out for manatees. Slow to an idle if observed, but do not approach or molest.
Lobster and Queen Conch
The taking and possession of lobster and queen conch is prohibited.
Recreational Crabbing
Stone crabs, during open state season, and blue crabs may be taken by recreational fishermen using attended gear (for example: star trap, baited line, landing net, etc.). Crabbers are limited to five (5) traps. Unattended gear, including traps, is prohibited.
Shrimp
Shrimp may be taken by dip net (not wider than 3 feet / 0.9 m) or cast net, personal use only, not for sale.
Closed Areas
In order to offer additional protection to wildlife habitat, the following areas have been closed to public entry:
Keys and beaches of Florida Bay. With the exception of Carl Ross Key, Little Rabbit Key, North Nest Key, and Bradley Key (during daylight hours only), all keys and beaches in Florida Bay are closed to protect nesting and rookery areas. The waters immediately adjacent to Porjoe, Sandy Key, and the Tern Keys, as posted. The moats and internal creeks, as posted, associated with the Buchanan Keys.
Northeast Florida Bay Closed Areas Include:
Little Madiera Bay, Taylor River, East Creek, Mud Creek, Mud Bay, Davis Creek, Joe Bay and its easternmost portion, commonly called Snag Bay, and all creeks and back bays inland from the northern shoreline of Long Sound to U.S. Highway 1.
Other Closed Areas:
Rogers Bay Rookery; the small group of islands at the southeast entrance to Gaskin Bay, known as Indian Key Rookery; and Cuthbert Lakes with attendant rookery.
Pavillion Key Landing is allowed only on the northern most sand spit. The rest of the key is closed.
Other areas may be posted closed by order of the Park Superintendent. These closed areas represent less than 1% of the total park area. The rest of Everglades National Park is open for your enjoyment.
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