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Fishing in Cape Coral, FL

Florida, United States

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Spotted seatrout

Lemon Bay

14 in · 1 lb

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Hardhead sea catfish

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Ladyfish

Lee County Coast

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Red drum

Franklin locks

16 in · 1 lb

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Butterfly peacock bass

Cocoahatchee Canal

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Hardhead sea catfish

New Pass

13 in · 1 lb

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Ladyfish

Lee County Coast

28 in · 4 lb

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Common snook

Blind Pass

24 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Lake Zappa

13 in · 1 lb

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

Lee County Coast

13 in · 2 lb

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About Cape Coral fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Cape Coral, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 16,297 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,818 catches for Common snook, and 2,835 catches for Mangrove snapper.

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Fishing regulations in Cape Coral

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 species as of April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Cape Coral, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Lee County Coast, Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay, Pine Island Sound, and Blind Pass.
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