🐟 What fish can you catch in Point Baker?

Most commonly caught species around Point Baker , FL : Red drum - 3,258 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,994 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,311 reported catches Spanish mackerel - 824 reported catches Bluegill - 626 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Point Baker fishing reports?

The latest Point Baker , FL fishing reports are: @austin-wyman reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound . @austin-wyman reported a nice Red drum at Santa Rosa Sound . @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 . .

Fishing in Point Baker, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Point Baker, Florida?

Anglers in Point Baker , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Escambia Bay , Blackwater Bay , Blackwater River (Florida) , Simpson River , Escambia River (Florida) .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Point Baker

Latest Point Baker fishing reports

Hardhead sea catfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Red drum

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Red drum

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Little White River

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Escambia Bay

length · weight

Red drum

Escambia Bay

length · weight

Live sharksucker

Navarre Beach Fishing Pier

length · weight

Atlantic stingray

Santa Rosa Sound

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 Point Baker

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°41′7.8″N 87°03′7.9″W

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FAQ about Point Baker fishing

Anglers in Point Baker, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Escambia Bay, Blackwater Bay, Blackwater River (Florida), Simpson River, and Escambia River (Florida).

Most commonly caught species around Point Baker, FL:

Red drum - 3,258 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,994 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,311 reported catches
Spanish mackerel - 824 reported catches
Bluegill - 626 reported catches

The latest Point Baker, FL fishing reports are:

@austin-wyman reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound.
@austin-wyman reported a nice Red drum at Santa Rosa Sound.
@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.

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