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title: "The Complete St. Augustine Fishing Guide"
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# The Complete St. Augustine Fishing Guide

Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing Anglers consider St. Augustine one of the best fishing destinations in the state. Share This +4 more Whether you're seeking the challenge of game fishing or the more peaceful river or lake fishing, you'll find it in St. Augustine along with everything in between. You can fish from piers and bridges, from skiffs and kayaks, from deep-sea charter boats, or surf fish right from the beach—the range of fishing opportunities along the Northeast Florida coast attracts anglers from all over the world. More than 8,000 miles of shoreline are just part of what makes Florida the "Fishing Capital of the World." Year-round warm weather and the diversity of recreational species, both freshwater and saltwater, found in the state are huge factors as well. Consistently ranked "No. 1" in number of in-state anglers, angler expenditures, economic impact, and international fishing record catches, Florida's claim to fishing fame is unrivaled. The quirky little city of St. Augustine has its own claim to fame: its long history as a desirable place to settle, which has a lot to do with the abundance of native wildlife in the area. The city was founded on September 8, 1565, by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés of Spain .