🐟 What fish can you catch in Apalachicola?

Most commonly caught species around Apalachicola , FL : Red drum - 896 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 560 reported catches Blacktip shark - 316 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 298 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 284 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Apalachicola fishing reports?

The latest Apalachicola , FL fishing reports are: @juanmiguelabril reported a nice Florida pompano at Franklin County Coast . @owenrich-hunt reported a nice Florida pompano at Saint George Sound . @gavinfaucette reported a nice Spotted seatrout at St. George Island Beach . @andrewmoore1255 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Carrabelle River . @andrewmoore1255 reported a nice Red drum at Carrabelle River . .

Fishing in Apalachicola, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Apalachicola, Florida?

Anglers in Apalachicola , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Franklin County Coast , St. George Island Beach , Apalachicola Bay , Apalachicola River , St. George Island Fishing Pier - South .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Apalachicola?

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Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Apalachicola?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Apalachicola , FL was a 80.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ufcking at Carrabelle River on December 26, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Apalachicola

Red drum

Spotted seatrout

Blacktip shark

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Hardhead sea catfish

Latest Apalachicola fishing reports

Florida pompano

Franklin County Coast

length · weight

Florida pompano

Saint George Sound

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

St. George Island Beach

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Carrabelle River

length · weight

Red drum

Carrabelle River

length · weight

West African ladyfish

Franklin County Coast

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Franklin County Coast

length · weight

Red drum

Franklin County Coast

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Wimico

length · weight

Coco sea catfish

Franklin County Coast

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Apalachicola

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of May 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Vessel limit

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

29°43′41.9″N 84°59′38.4″W

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FAQ about Apalachicola fishing

Anglers in Apalachicola, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Franklin County Coast, St. George Island Beach, Apalachicola Bay, Apalachicola River, and St. George Island Fishing Pier - South.

Most commonly caught species around Apalachicola, FL:

Red drum - 896 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 560 reported catches
Blacktip shark - 316 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 298 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 284 reported catches

The latest Apalachicola, FL fishing reports are:

@juanmiguelabril reported a nice Florida pompano at Franklin County Coast.
@owenrich-hunt reported a nice Florida pompano at Saint George Sound.
@gavinfaucette reported a nice Spotted seatrout at St. George Island Beach.
@andrewmoore1255 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Carrabelle River.
@andrewmoore1255 reported a nice Red drum at Carrabelle River.

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