🐟 What fish can you catch in Cedar Key?

Most commonly caught species around Cedar Key , FL : Red drum - 1,460 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 794 reported catches Black drum - 505 reported catches Common snook - 442 reported catches Largemouth bass - 373 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cedar Key fishing reports?

The latest Cedar Key , FL fishing reports are: @andrewthomas4234 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Lake Rousseau . @mahoney.n reported a nice Black drum at Dock Street Pier . @mahoney.n reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Dock Street Pier . @mahoney.n reported a nice Sand seatrout at Dock Street Pier . .

Fishing in Cedar Key, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cedar Key, Florida?

Anglers in Cedar Key , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Levy County Coast , Cedar Key , Dixie County Coast , Dock Street Pier , Suwannee River .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Cedar Key

Latest Cedar Key fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Lake Rousseau

length · weight

Black drum

Dock Street Pier

36 in · 18 lb

Southern kingcroaker

Dock Street Pier

length · weight

Sand seatrout

Dock Street Pier

length · weight

Black drum

Cedar Key

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Dock Street Pier

length · weight

Black drum

Cedar Key

35 in · 20 lb

Mayan cichlid

California Swamp

3 in · 1 oz

Blue catfish

Cedar Key

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Cedar 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 Red drum as of April 18th, 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

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Regulations for

29°08′45.6″N 83°02′19.7″W

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FAQ about Cedar Key fishing

Anglers in Cedar Key, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Levy County Coast, Cedar Key, Dixie County Coast, Dock Street Pier, and Suwannee River.

Most commonly caught species around Cedar Key, FL:

Red drum - 1,460 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 794 reported catches
Black drum - 505 reported catches
Common snook - 442 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 373 reported catches

The latest Cedar Key, FL fishing reports are:

@andrewthomas4234 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Lake Rousseau.
@mahoney.n reported a nice Black drum at Dock Street Pier.
@mahoney.n reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Dock Street Pier.
@mahoney.n reported a nice Sand seatrout at Dock Street Pier.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Cedar 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: