We'll be spending all of January on the west coast of Florida near New
Port Richey. We will be on a canal about a half-mile from the Gulf.
The house we are renting comes w/ a "flats boat" and 25hp outboard.
I've never fished in an area like this (home is central IL where I try
to catch LM bass from my 18' Nitro).

From the maps I've seen, the depth in the immediate vicinity appears
to be no more than 20 feet. I'd greatly appreciate any advice on
fishing in this area. What's the major game fish? How do you catch
'em? Any books, web-sites, etc., I should review.

I'm basically catch and release but not adverse cleaning and cooking
if the catch is right.
Thanks.