🐟 What fish can you catch in Milton?

Most commonly caught species around Milton , FL : Red drum - 3,673 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,036 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,687 reported catches Spanish mackerel - 919 reported catches Black drum - 710 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Milton fishing reports?

The latest Milton , FL fishing reports are: @melvineric reported a nice Red drum . @markholloway7513 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Little White River . @markholloway7513 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Escambia Bay . @Westley_ayl reported a nice Red drum at Big Lagoon . @markholloway7513 reported a nice Red drum at Escambia Bay . .

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 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

Red drum

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Little White River

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Escambia Bay

length · weight

Red drum

Big Lagoon

length · weight

Red drum

Escambia Bay

length · weight

Live sharksucker

Navarre Beach Fishing Pier

length · weight

Atlantic stingray

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Spotted sea catfish

Cinco Bayou

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Perdido Bay

14 in · 3 lb

Hardhead sea catfish

Perdido Bay

12 in · 3 lb

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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 April 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

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°37′43″N 87°03′7.9″W

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FAQ about Milton fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Milton, FL:

Red drum - 3,673 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,036 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,687 reported catches
Spanish mackerel - 919 reported catches
Black drum - 710 reported catches

The latest Milton, FL fishing reports are:

@melvineric reported a nice Red drum.
@markholloway7513 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Little White River.
@markholloway7513 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Escambia Bay.
@Westley_ayl reported a nice Red drum at Big Lagoon.
@markholloway7513 reported a nice Red drum at Escambia Bay.

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