Warm, sunny weather makes the best conditions for sport fishing.
Sport fishing, the practice of fishing for recreation or for competition, can be performed either in fresh water or saltwater, from the shore or from a boat. The best way to plan a sport fishing vacation is to choose a destination where you're likely to be successful in catching fish and easily find accommodations. Southern Florida, Southern Baja California and Point Loma, California are excellent locations to soak up some sun and reel in big fish.
Jupiter Inlet, Florida
Located just half hour drive north of West Palm Beach, Florida, this rock jetty is located at the point where the Loxahatchee River empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Jupiter is a popular vacation town, known for its sunny weather and white sand beaches, as well as being home to many celebrities. The best spot to fish is the south side of the jetty, where mackerel, snook, eagle rays and tarpon are commonly found. The beach and jetty are accessible from the Jupiter Beach Park.
Islamorada, Florida Keys
Known as the sport fishing capital of the world, Islamorada holds more sport fishing tournaments than any other location. Islamorada is made up of four islands of the Florida Keys: Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe Key and Lower Matecumbe Key. Between the four islands, all types of accommodations are available, including luxury resorts, hotels, motels, private rentals and even campsites. Each of the islands offers a beautiful beach, from which tarpon, marlin, sailfish, snook, wahoo, tuna, kingfish and several species of shark are easy to find.
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Located at the southernmost point of the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, this crystal-clear water destination is a mecca for catching yellowfin tuna, marlin, wahoo, mahi mahi and many more species. The Cabo San Lucas Marina is the departure point for hundreds of charter books that scour the warm waters of the Golf of Cortez. There is a long, uncrowded beach just south of the marina, and hotels dedicated to American tourists are scattered throughout the area.
Point Loma, San Diego, California
Situated to the west of Coronado Island, the Point Loma Peninsula covers Ocean Beach to the west, and Shelter Island and Harbor Island to the east. Heading north form the tip of Point Loma, you'll pass the famous surf spot known as Sunset Cliffs before arriving in Ocean Beach, an excellent surfing and sunbathing beach with an area dedicated to dogs, known as Dog Beach. Located on San Diego Bay, Shelter Island and Harbor Island are protected from the surf and store local residents' yachts and fishing boats. Plan a charter boat trip in the harbor area to catch local rockfish, lingcod, barracuda and tuna.
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