If you live in Florida, you’re probably aware of the popularity of fishing, both as a pastime and an industry. Our archives are full of fantastic photos of fishermen who lived and worked in Florida since the dawn of photography. Check out a few of our favorite rare and historic photos below:
- “A good catch in Florida,” 1896
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- Two children with their catch of fish in Apalachicola, 1899
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- People fishing and watching on the pier during the Destin Rodeo, 1955
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- Fishermen with tarpon, 1900 - 1919
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- Lotte Tanzler fishing at Homosassa Springs, 1947
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- Two boys fresh water fishing with their two raccoons
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- View of fishermen on the bank of the Withlacoochee River, early 1900s
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- Fishermen with large catch, 1920s
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- Oyster cannery in Apalachicola, 1899
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- Fishermen with their catch on Noah’s Ark - Palatka, 1940s
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- Sponge fishermen wearing their diving suits - Tarpon Springs, circa 1909
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- Fishermen pulling lobster traps off Key Biscayne, 1958
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- Group portrait of commercial fishermen with their catch in Mayport - Jacksonville, date unknown
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- Fisherman with shark in Key West, 1890 - 1910
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- Two fishermen holding a string of fish caught in the Oklawaha River in Ocala National Forest - Welaka, 1955
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- Fishermen and their catch of a 350 lb. shark - St. Petersburg, 1918
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- View showing fishermen using their beach seine net in Sarasota, 1942
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- Commercial fishermen hauling nets in from the water - Beacon Hill, 1956
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- Fishermen pose with prize-winning fish - Destin, 1956
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- Fishing on the bridge at Hillsborough River State Park - Thonotosassa, 1947
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What did you think about this glimpse into our state’s past? Pass this along to your favorite Florida fisherman.
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