Cedar Key Fishing
Cedar Key is located at the very southern end of what is called the Big Bend of Florida. This area has some excellent inshore and offshore fishing opportunities. Inshore fishermen take advantage of the grassy flats that dominate most of the bay and the outer keys. The grassy flats hold numerous species of fish from spring through fall and then the fish head elsewhere during the winter. Trout, redfish, cobia and shark are some of the more popular species of fish that are caught around the grassy flats of Cedar Key, Florida. Trout and Redfish can be found here from spring through fall. Shrimp and pinfish seem to be the most common baits that are used in the area, but any good lure or bait that attracts trout and redfish will work well here. If you’re looking for cobia, June seems to be the best month for these fish. Some of the popular fishing spots for inshore anglers are Deadman’s Key, Snake Key and the finger channels around Snake Key.
For the offshore angler, there are plenty of fishing charters that operate out of Cedar Key. Many of the charters specialize in bottom fishing for grouper, but there are other types of fish to catch such as snapper, cobia, kingfish and more.
For more information on the Cedar Key area, take a look at our tourism links.
- Cedar Key, Florida
- Cedar Key Bait Shops
- Cedar Key Boat Rentals
- Cedar Key Fishing Charters
- Cedar Key Fishing Piers
- Cedar Key Lodging
- Cedar Key Marinas
