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Fishing in Baldwin, FL

Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Baldwin

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Red drum
Red drum
Florida bass
Florida bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

The Lakeside Nest Pond

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Largemouth bass

The Lakeside Nest Pond

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Florida bass

Thunderbolt Pond

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Silver perch

Cedar River

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Largemouth bass

Ricker Pond

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Ricker Pond

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Atlantic croaker

Cedar River

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Largemouth bass

Bethesda Park

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Largemouth bass

Ricker Pond

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Ricker Pond

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About Baldwin fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Baldwin, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 20,728 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,725 catches for Bluegill, and 2,125 catches for Red drum.

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Fishing regulations in Baldwin

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 April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

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Aggregate

5

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Keep intact
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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.


Catch a largemouth bass 8-pounds or heavier, check out our TrophyCatch for some amazing prizes.

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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30°18′18.7″N 81°58′27.8″W
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FAQ about Baldwin fishing

Anglers in Baldwin, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Marys River, Ortega River, Trout River, Cedar River, and OakLeaf Plantation Lake.
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