🐟 What fish can you catch in Hurlburt Field?

Most commonly caught species around Hurlburt Field , FL : Red drum - 4,639 reported catches Largemouth bass - 4,631 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,862 reported catches Pinfish - 1,084 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 1,063 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hurlburt Field fishing reports?

The latest Hurlburt Field , FL fishing reports are: @austin-wyman reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Choctawhatchee Bay . @austin-wyman reported a nice Sand seatrout at Choctawhatchee Bay . @austin-wyman reported a nice Sand seatrout at Choctawhatchee Bay . @jameson.davis reported a nice Longnose gar at Cinco Bayou . @Oakley_Skipper reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Mack Bayou . .

Fishing in Hurlburt Field, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hurlburt Field, Florida?

Anglers in Hurlburt Field , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Rosa Sound , Choctawhatchee Bay , Okaloosa County Coast , Okaloosa County Pier , East Pass .

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

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Top fish species in Hurlburt Field

Latest Hurlburt Field fishing reports

Mangrove snapper

Choctawhatchee Bay

length · weight

Sand seatrout

Choctawhatchee Bay

length · weight

Sand seatrout

Choctawhatchee Bay

length · weight

Longnose gar

Cinco Bayou

33 in · 4 lb

Hardhead sea catfish

Mack Bayou

length · weight

Atlantic croaker

Mack Bayou

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Mack Bayou

length · weight

Pinfish

Mack Bayou

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Santa Rosa Sound

11 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

Blackwater River (Florida)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Hurlburt Field

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 17th, 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

30°25′44″N 86°41′56″W

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FAQ about Hurlburt Field fishing

Anglers in Hurlburt Field, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Rosa Sound, Choctawhatchee Bay, Okaloosa County Coast, Okaloosa County Pier, and East Pass.

Most commonly caught species around Hurlburt Field, FL:

Red drum - 4,639 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 4,631 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,862 reported catches
Pinfish - 1,084 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 1,063 reported catches

The latest Hurlburt Field, FL fishing reports are:

@austin-wyman reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Choctawhatchee Bay.
@austin-wyman reported a nice Sand seatrout at Choctawhatchee Bay.
@austin-wyman reported a nice Sand seatrout at Choctawhatchee Bay.
@jameson.davis reported a nice Longnose gar at Cinco Bayou.
@Oakley_Skipper reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Mack Bayou.

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