Fishing in Big Coppitt Key, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Big Coppitt Key, Florida?

Anglers in Big Coppitt Key , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Monroe County Coast , Key West Bight , Garrison Bight , Cow Key Channel Bridge , Man of War Harbor .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Big Coppitt Key?

Most commonly caught species around Big Coppitt Key , FL : Mangrove snapper - 1,260 reported catches Great barracuda - 633 reported catches Nurse shark - 343 reported catches Common dolphinfish - 323 reported catches Yellowtail snapper - 322 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Big Coppitt Key fishing reports?

The latest Big Coppitt Key , FL fishing reports are: @ITZJacobfishingyoutube reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Big Pine Key Bridge . @Florida.boyz reported a nice Mangrove snapper . @Florida.boyz reported a nice Mangrove snapper . @Njh0909 reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Key West Bight . @mac-martinez reported a nice Tarpon . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Big Coppitt Key?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Big Coppitt Key

Latest Big Coppitt Key fishing reports

Common dolphinfish

Big Pine Key Bridge

18 in · 2 lb

Mangrove snapper

length · weight

Mangrove snapper

length · weight

Mangrove snapper

Key West Bight

length · weight

Tarpon

length · weight

Yellowfin mojarra

Spanish Harbor

length · weight

White grunt

Pine Key Bight

length · weight

Gulf toadfish

Big Pine Key Bridge

length · weight

Tarpon

South Pine Channel Bridge

length · weight

Cubera snapper

Spanish Harbor Bridge

12 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Big Coppitt Key

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 Mangrove snapper as of August 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Mangrove snapper

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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Edibility

Excellent. Here's a fun and tasty mangrove snapper Catch, Clean, Cook by Deer Meat for Dinner!

Synonyms

Lutjanus griseus, Mangrove Snapper

Regulations for

24°35′29″N 81°39′26.6″W

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FAQ about Big Coppitt Key fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Big Coppitt Key, Florida?

Anglers in Big Coppitt Key, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Monroe County Coast, Key West Bight, Garrison Bight, Cow Key Channel Bridge, and Man of War Harbor.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Big Coppitt Key?

Most commonly caught species around Big Coppitt Key, FL:

Mangrove snapper - 1,260 reported catches
Great barracuda - 633 reported catches
Nurse shark - 343 reported catches
Common dolphinfish - 323 reported catches
Yellowtail snapper - 322 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Big Coppitt Key fishing reports?

The latest Big Coppitt Key, FL fishing reports are:

@ITZJacobfishingyoutube reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Big Pine Key Bridge.
@Florida.boyz reported a nice Mangrove snapper.
@Florida.boyz reported a nice Mangrove snapper.
@Njh0909 reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Key West Bight.
@mac-martinez reported a nice Tarpon.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Big Coppitt Key?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Big Coppitt Key, 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: