Sport Fish of Florida

by Vic Dunaway

This handy book features 231 species, all illustrated in full color. Also included for each fish are detailed ranges, habitats, game quality, food quality and record sizes.

Genres: Science

253 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1998

Reviews

[Stanley Dunagin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best guide book for Florida fish that I have read.

[Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent, concise reference guide for beginning or advanced anglers. However, those looking for in-depth information will need to look elsewhere.

Pros:
-I use this book mostly for species identification, a purpose in which it excels. The descriptions are detailed, and differences from similar species are clarified.
-Bait suggestions and habitat descriptions offer a good starting point for anglers.
-Both fresh and saltwater species in the same book.

Cons:
-I found the gear recommendations simplistic, and they used somewhat old-fashioned terminology.
-There is an occasional inaccurate/unhelpful illustration.
-The "fishing systems" information (I.e., drifting, trolling, still-fishing) is basically unnecessary.
-The title is deceptive; the book covers sport fish as well as bait fish and, well, trash fish.

At times I would prefer fewer species and more info on each, but there are other books for that purpose. This is a basic yet solid guide to most any fish that can be caught in Florida.

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the few books that outlines each fish not only for ID but also explains its food value and what kind of bait and tackle to use.