Experience one of the best views on the Florida Panhandle from the Okaloosa Island Pier in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

During a recent weekday afternoon visit, about two dozen people were fishing from the pier, along with just as many sightseers. Permits for a day are $8, $16 if you want to fish for king mackerel.

1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, despite windy weather, fishing has been good this week. A number of Spanish mackerel, spotted trout, black sea bass, sheepshead and whiting have been caught.