Fishing in Milton, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Milton, Florida?

Anglers in Milton , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Pensacola Bay , Escambia Bay , Bayou Texar , Blackwater Bay , Blackwater River (Florida) .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Milton?

Most commonly caught species around Milton , FL : Red drum - 3,734 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,115 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,738 reported catches Spanish mackerel - 969 reported catches Black drum - 732 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Milton fishing reports?

The latest Milton , FL fishing reports are: @charlie122822 reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound . @charlie122822 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound . @charlie122822 reported a nice Pigfish at Santa Rosa Sound . @tristan-masters reported a nice Red drum at Pensacola Bay . @Barrakoda reported a nice Red drum at Santa Rosa Sound . .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Milton

Latest Milton fishing reports

Hardhead sea catfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Pigfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Red drum

Pensacola Bay

length · weight

Red drum

Santa Rosa Sound

35 in · 14 lb

Pigfish

Santa Rosa Sound

7 in · 3 oz

Scalloped hammerhead shark

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Scalloped hammerhead shark

Santa Rosa Sound

92 in · 135 lb

Spotted seatrout

Bayou Texar

length · weight

Red drum

Escambia Bay

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Milton

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 June 19th, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Edibility

Very Good

Synonyms

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

30°37′43″N 87°03′7.9″W

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FAQ about Milton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Milton, Florida?

Anglers in Milton, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Pensacola Bay, Escambia Bay, Bayou Texar, Blackwater Bay, and Blackwater River (Florida).

🐟 What fish can you catch in Milton?

Most commonly caught species around Milton, FL:

Red drum - 3,734 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,115 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,738 reported catches
Spanish mackerel - 969 reported catches
Black drum - 732 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Milton fishing reports?

The latest Milton, FL fishing reports are:

@charlie122822 reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound.
@charlie122822 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound.
@charlie122822 reported a nice Pigfish at Santa Rosa Sound.
@tristan-masters reported a nice Red drum at Pensacola Bay.
@Barrakoda reported a nice Red drum at Santa Rosa Sound.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Milton?

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