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Fishing in Merritt Island, FL

Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Merritt Island

Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Spotted seatrout

Spotted seatrout

Red drum

Common snook

Mangrove snapper

Mangrove snapper

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Spotted seatrout

Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)

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Southern kingcroaker

Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

Canaveral Barge Canal

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Atlantic stingray

Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

Canaveral Barge Canal

24 in · 6 lb 5 oz

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Sand seatrout

Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)

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Largemouth blenny

Canaveral Barge Canal

3 in · 5 oz

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Spotted seatrout

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Mangrove snapper

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Fishing regulations in Merritt Island

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

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

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Aggregate

5

Keep intact

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.

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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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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Regulations for

28°18′52.6″N 80°40′16.7″W

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FAQ about Merritt Island fishing

Anglers in Merritt Island, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce), Indian River, Brevard County Coast, Canaveral Barge Canal, and Saint Johns River.

Most commonly caught species around Merritt Island, FL:

Largemouth bass - 7,742 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 3,156 reported catches
Red drum - 2,414 reported catches
Common snook - 1,560 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 1,326 reported catches

The latest Merritt Island, FL fishing reports are:

@Stevo90s reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce).
@Stevo90s reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce).
@charles-dowling reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce).
@TylerKrell7 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Canaveral Barge Canal.
@charles-dowling reported a nice Atlantic stingray at Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce).

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