The peninsula state of Florida is considered as "The Fishing Capital of The World” due to its abundance of fishing waters both inshore and offshore. The state is almost entirely surrounded by ocean and dotted with myriad lakes, ponds, streams and rivers that offer great opportunities for fishing. The primary target of Florida anglers are the big bass. Florida also offers good crappie fishing, catfish, stripers and many species of sunfish, like bluegill and red ear sunfish. Flats fishing in the Florida Bay offers opportunities to reel in a variety of species, including snook, tarpon, redfish, trout, snapper and even sharks.