Fishing Hotels in Florida
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With 1,190 miles of coastline and an abundance of lakes, rivers, wetlands and swamps, Florida is a popular destination for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Home to an array of diverse ecosystems, climates and settings, go deep-sea fishing in the Atlantic and the Keys, backwater fishing in southwest Florida or fly-fishing in Sarasota. Depending on your interests, there are hundreds of fishing hotels in Florida to choose from. - Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west, the1,350-acre Amelia Island Plantation is a private island retreat, with world-class freshwater and saltwater fishing, an array of outdoor activities and luxurious amenities.
With access to tennis courts, a fitness center, two pools, three golf courses, bike trails, conference space and 44,000 square feet of shopping, food and entertainment, there is never a dull moment on the Island.
Fish for bass catfish and bream, at the hotel’s Red Maple Lake, or take a sailing charter through offshore reefs and open sea, where you can catch tarpon, shark, barracuda and amberjack.
After a long day on the water, have a Lomi Lomi massage, a muscle relief bath, or a Himalayan salt stone treatment, at The Spa. Choose from 249 ocean-view rooms, or spread out in a one-, two-, or three-bedroom villa.
Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Hwy.
Amelia Island, FL 32034
904-261-6161
aipfl.com - In the heart of the Florida Keys, surrounded by some of the best sport fishing in the world, the Cheeca Lodge & Spa is a premier oceanfront retreat, featuring a full-service spa, four bars and restaurants, tennis courts, golf and a lagoon-style pool.
With more than 600 species of fish in the nearby waters, go deep-sea fishing in the Atlantic, for sailfish, reel and yellowtail snapper, search for bonefish in the surrounding network of islands, or drop a line off the resort’s 525-foot pier.
Just outside the hotel’s doors, enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing, or relax on the private beach. When it’s time to rest your head, retreat to an 840-square-foot, Premier Oceanfront King Suite, with private outdoor hot tub, floor to ceiling windows and a spacious seating area.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
81801 Overseas Hwy.
Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-4651
cheeca.com - Nestled on Central Florida’s Treasure Coast, the oceanfront Vero Beach Hotel & Spa features an outdoor pool, fitness center, two restaurants and access to miles of white sandy beaches.
Go deep-sea fishing for redfish and sea trout in the calm waters of the surrounding Indian River Lagoon. During summer, watch sea turtles nesting on the beach outside.
Relax with a hot stone massage, soothing body wrap, or an aromatherapy facial, at either the spa or in the privacy of your own room.
With 113 elegantly adorned guest rooms and suites, unwind in a premier room, a spacious studio suite, or the three bedroom Grand Suite Ocean Front, with 1,844 square feet of living space, a gourmet kitchen, separate living room and luxurious amenities.
Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
3500 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
772-231-5666
verobeachhotelandspa.com
