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Ocala National Forest Guide
Find out about the best fishing & hunting in Ocala/Marion County.
Drop a line. Wet a hook. Whatever fishing language you speak, there are many lakes and rivers filled with fish waiting for you to catch. Trophy bass, catfish, crappie and more species are biting in Ocala/Marion County. Worthy of award-winning catches that keep anglers coming back for more, some consider the area to be the best bass fishing in the state.
For licensing, call 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA, or visit myFWC.com to order online. License is required for all anglers aged 16 and up.
The open spaces of Ocala/Marion County offer ample hunting for outdoorsmen. Hunting camps offer a great opportunity to commune with nature during season.
Valid Florida Hunting License required for hunting the Ocala National Forest. Visit myFWC.com or call 1-888-HUNT-FLORIDA for information.
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