🐟 What fish can you catch in Ave Maria?

Most commonly caught species around Ave Maria , FL : Largemouth bass - 12,006 reported catches Common snook - 2,736 reported catches Butterfly peacock bass - 1,514 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 1,479 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 1,131 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ave Maria fishing reports?

The latest Ave Maria , FL fishing reports are: @germanmendez6761 reported a nice Common snook at Collier County Coast . @zion-young reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Tide_and_Trail_Fishing_Company reported a nice Spottail seabream at New Pass . @fernando-caceres reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Estero Bay . @timothy-keating reported a nice Common snook at Collier County Coast . .

Fishing in Ave Maria, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ave Maria, Florida?

Anglers in Ave Maria , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Golden Gate Main Canal , Cocoahatchee Canal , Faka Union Canal , Rosary Lake , Lake Trafford .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ave Maria , FL . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Common snook caught in Ave Maria?

The biggest Common snook (by length) reported in Ave Maria , FL was a 8 ft / 50 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jtelitz at Gordon Pass on October 26, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Ave Maria

Largemouth bass

Common snook

Butterfly peacock bass

Mayan cichlid

Mangrove snapper

Latest Ave Maria fishing reports

Common snook

Collier County Coast

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

Spottail seabream

New Pass

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Estero Bay

length · weight

Common snook

Collier County Coast

length · weight

Common snook

Collier County Coast

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Collier County Coast

length · weight

Common snook

Estero River

25 in · 6 lb

Alligator gar

Estero River

10 in · 2 lb

Spotted gar

East Easy Canal

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Fishing regulations in Ave Maria

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 Largemouth bass 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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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Keep intact

No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait.

Regulations are the same for both Florida Bass and Largemouth Bass throughout Florida, so there is no need for anglers to distinguish between the two species for regulations purposes.

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An angler participating in the TrophyCatch Program may temporarily possess in live condition one largemouth bass, 8 pounds or greater, over the legal length limit and bag limit in order to obtain photographic or video documentation of the fish. All largemouth bass retained for this purpose must be released alive into the waterbody in which it was caught immediately after documentation.

An angler may possess one largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link MYFWC-Potential state record largemouth bass. Largemouth bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.

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26°19′18.5″N 81°26′22.9″W

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FAQ about Ave Maria fishing

Anglers in Ave Maria, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Golden Gate Main Canal, Cocoahatchee Canal, Faka Union Canal, Rosary Lake, and Lake Trafford.

Most commonly caught species around Ave Maria, FL:

Largemouth bass - 12,006 reported catches
Common snook - 2,736 reported catches
Butterfly peacock bass - 1,514 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 1,479 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 1,131 reported catches

The latest Ave Maria, FL fishing reports are:

@germanmendez6761 reported a nice Common snook at Collier County Coast.
@zion-young reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Tide_and_Trail_Fishing_Company reported a nice Spottail seabream at New Pass.
@fernando-caceres reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Estero Bay.
@timothy-keating reported a nice Common snook at Collier County Coast.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ave Maria, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Common snook (by length) reported in Ave Maria, FL was a 8 ft / 50 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jtelitz at Gordon Pass on October 26, 2016.