🐟 What fish can you catch in Bagdad?

Most commonly caught species around Bagdad , FL : Red drum - 3,991 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,957 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,844 reported catches Spanish mackerel - 1,130 reported catches Black drum - 812 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bagdad fishing reports?

The latest Bagdad , FL fishing reports are: @austin-wyman reported a nice Atlantic croaker at Santa Rosa Sound . @_Canaan reported a nice Spanish mackerel at Bob Sikes Fishing Pier - North . @austin-wyman reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Santa Rosa Sound . @_Canaan reported a nice Ladyfish at Bob Sikes Fishing Pier - North . @eubyblack reported a nice Sheepshead at Tom King Bayou . .

Fishing in Bagdad, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bagdad, Florida?

Anglers in Bagdad , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Rosa Sound , Pensacola Bay , Escambia Bay , Bayou Texar , Inner Harbor Channel .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bagdad , 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 Red drum caught in Bagdad?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Bagdad , FL was a 9 ft / 9.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @SergioOlmedo at Okaloosa County Coast on May 15, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Bagdad?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Bagdad , FL was a 6 ft / 69 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @aziegenhorn at Okaloosa County Pier on February 17, 2017 .

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Top fish species in Bagdad

Latest Bagdad fishing reports

Atlantic croaker

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Spanish mackerel

Bob Sikes Fishing Pier - North

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Ladyfish

Bob Sikes Fishing Pier - North

length · weight

Sheepshead

Tom King Bayou

length · weight

Summer flounder

Bayou Grande

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

Atlantic spadefish

Okaloosa County Coast

length · weight

Atlantic spadefish

Okaloosa County Coast

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Woodbine Springs Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Bagdad

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 7th, 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

30°34′56.6″N 87°02′40.9″W

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FAQ about Bagdad fishing

Anglers in Bagdad, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola Bay, Escambia Bay, Bayou Texar, and Inner Harbor Channel.

Most commonly caught species around Bagdad, FL:

Red drum - 3,991 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,957 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,844 reported catches
Spanish mackerel - 1,130 reported catches
Black drum - 812 reported catches

The latest Bagdad, FL fishing reports are:

@austin-wyman reported a nice Atlantic croaker at Santa Rosa Sound.
@_Canaan reported a nice Spanish mackerel at Bob Sikes Fishing Pier - North.
@austin-wyman reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Santa Rosa Sound.
@_Canaan reported a nice Ladyfish at Bob Sikes Fishing Pier - North.
@eubyblack reported a nice Sheepshead at Tom King Bayou.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bagdad, 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 Red drum (by length) reported in Bagdad, FL was a 9 ft / 9.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @SergioOlmedo at Okaloosa County Coast on May 15, 2015.