Map

Fishing in Panacea, FL

Florida, United States

App Section

Want trophy-size catches? These Panacea spots deliver

Top fish species in Panacea

Latest Panacea fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Ladyfish

Ochlockonee Bay

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Largemouth bass

Lake Talquin

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Largemouth bass

Lake Talquin

16 in · 2 lb 3 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Common snook

Lake Henrietta

5 in ·

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Spotted gar

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Tarpon

45 in · 19 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Red drum

34 in · 14 lb 8 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Sheepshead

19 in · 4 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Summer flounder

18 in · 3 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Walleye

Lake Erie

23 in · 5 lb

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

About Panacea fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Panacea, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,741 catches for Largemouth bass, 884 catches for Red drum, and 732 catches for Spotted seatrout.

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Unlock fishing secrets in the app

Discover the best time to fish by species in your area with Bitetime™

Bite time image

Fishing regulations in Panacea

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 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

5

Keep intact

Keep intact
Get the required release gear for FREE by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: https://returnemright.org/about-us/gear-signup/

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.


Catch a largemouth bass 8-pounds or heavier, check out our TrophyCatch for some amazing prizes.

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.

Micropterus nigricans

Get the required release gear for FREE by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: https://returnemright.org/about-us/gear-signup/

Regulations for

30°01′41.5″N 84°23′37″W
Regulations in the map
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

FAQ about Panacea fishing

Anglers in Panacea, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Franklin County Coast, Apalachee Bay, Saint Marks River, Ochlockonee Bay, and Saint George Sound.
Most commonly caught species around Panacea, FL:
The latest Panacea, FL fishing reports are:
Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Panacea, 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:
  • Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
  • Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
  • Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

Other cities near Panacea

Sopchoppy

5.9 miles away

Crawfordville

12.0 miles away

St. Marks

14.6 miles away

Carrabelle

20.3 miles away

Woodville

21.1 miles away

Fort Braden

29.1 miles away

Tallahassee

30.7 miles away

Chaires

32.7 miles away

Wacissa

32.9 miles away

Eastpoint

34.2 miles away

Capitola

34.3 miles away

Hosford

35.2 miles away

Sumatra

35.2 miles away

Waukeenah

36.6 miles away

Lloyd

38.3 miles away

Quincy

38.9 miles away

Bradfordville

39.3 miles away

St. George Island

39.4 miles away

Apalachicola

41.5 miles away

Havana

41.6 miles away

Lamont

42.3 miles away

Greensboro

42.6 miles away

Gretna

42.8 miles away

Miccosukee

44.2 miles away