Inshore, Back Country Fishing: by Capt. Rich Tudor

Nestled between the Florida Keys and the southwest coast of Florida, is the Everglades National Park. The Park boundary lies only two miles north of Islamorada. This rich estuary is teaming with life. Brilliant birds such as the flamingos, roseate spoonbill, bald eagles and ospreys are very common sights. Alligators, manatees, giant sea turtles and bottlenose dolphins are also frequently spotted. Everglades National Park encompasses an enormous amount of fertile fishing waters. The park is home to almost every inshore fish know to Florida. Some of these include: jacks, sea trout, lady fish, snapper, sheepshead, black drum, pompano and sharks. Two of the most respected backcountry game fish are the snook and redfish.