| One of the perks of living in Pinellas County | | | | places to catch grouper and king fish. |
| is the convenient access to the gorgeous Gulf | | | | |
| of Mexico, Lake Tarpon, Tampa Bay and Lake | | | | If you live in the southern portion of |
| Seminole. If you are a boat lover or enjoy a | | | | Pinellas County such as St. Petersburg, |
| day of fishing on the water, you are in the | | | | Treasure Island or Madeira Beach, you may |
| right place. There are many boat ramps, | | | | want to launch your boat and fish near John's |
| parks, and private residences to launch a | | | | Pass, or in the Intercoastal Waterways. |
| boat from. | | | | John's Pass is also a great place to pick up |
| | | | a charter fishing adventure with an |
| To access Lake Tarpon, many people use | | | | experienced guide. Let these captains show |
| facilities such as John Chestnut Sr. Park, | | | | you the best places to fish, learn some new |
| and Anderson Park. With some of the best | | | | techniques, and get the necessary gear to |
| freshwater bass fishing in the area, you can | | | | have with you to maximize your fishing |
| also jet ski and even see an occasional sea | | | | excursions. |
| plane from the water. | | | | |
| | | | And don't forget about Tampa Bay. Phillipe |
| There are many places to access the Gulf of | | | | Park in Safety Harbor has a small boat ramp, |
| Mexico. If you live in Clearwater or North | | | | and there is a larger ramp off the Courtney |
| Pinellas you may try the Seminole Boat Ramp, | | | | Campbell Bridge. Closer to St. Petersburg, |
| or Dunedin near Edgewater Park. Boaters | | | | the Sunshine Skyway Bridge has a separate |
| enjoy fishing near Anclote Island, and the | | | | fishing pier for those wishing to fish from |
| bridges of Clearwater Beach and Sand Key for | | | | the shore. Tampa Bay is a great place to |
| snook, red fish, and trout. You can also | | | | boat, water ski, and fish for the day. When |
| pick up a fishing charter at the Clearwater | | | | you fish near the bridges or in the open |
| Beach Marina. And don't forget offshore | | | | water in Tampa Bay, you're sure to reel in a |
| fishing in the gulf. It is one of the best | | | | few great catches! |