florida Loc: Southwest Florida/ Virginia

I know that some people are unreal in their requests, fish market their best choice. I have fished saltwater all around ANNA MARIA Island and it was great until the RED TIDE took over. I am now considering FRESHWATER , I fish for stripers in VA. Not expecting them here, but I have tried lake Manatee with limited success and wonder if any other lakes for small boats or land worth trying.