🐟 What fish can you catch in Port St. Joe?

Most commonly caught species around Port St. Joe , FL : Red drum - 1,035 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 737 reported catches Largemouth bass - 603 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 330 reported catches Blacktip shark - 329 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Port St. Joe fishing reports?

The latest Port St. Joe , FL fishing reports are: @Cole_Whedbee reported a nice Jonah crab at Gulf County Coast . @walker_chandler12 reported a nice Sandbar shark at St. George Island Beach . @basssnatcher300 reported a nice Red drum at Apalachicola Bay . @henry.krupp reported a nice Atlantic sharpnose shark at Pitts Bayou . @zydecomarieyahoocommoore reported a nice Red drum at Eagle Harbor . .

Fishing in Port St. Joe, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Port St. Joe, Florida?

Anglers in Port St. Joe , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Bay County Coast , Franklin County Coast , Gulf County Coast , Saint Joseph Bay , Saint Andrew Sound .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Port St. Joe?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Port St. Joe

Latest Port St. Joe fishing reports

Jonah crab

Gulf County Coast

length · weight

Sandbar shark

St. George Island Beach

length · weight

Red drum

Apalachicola Bay

length · weight

Atlantic sharpnose shark

Pitts Bayou

43 in · 15 lb

Red drum

Eagle Harbor

14 in · 1 lb

Spotted seatrout

Apalachicola Bay

length · weight

Channel catfish

Apalachicola River

length · weight

Red drum

length · weight

Atlantic stingray

length · weight

Longnose gar

Apalachicola River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Port St. Joe

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 May 28th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

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

Regulations for

29°49′38.6″N 85°18′27″W

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FAQ about Port St. Joe fishing

Anglers in Port St. Joe, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Bay County Coast, Franklin County Coast, Gulf County Coast, Saint Joseph Bay, and Saint Andrew Sound.

Most commonly caught species around Port St. Joe, FL:

Red drum - 1,035 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 737 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 603 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 330 reported catches
Blacktip shark - 329 reported catches

The latest Port St. Joe, FL fishing reports are:

@Cole_Whedbee reported a nice Jonah crab at Gulf County Coast.
@walker_chandler12 reported a nice Sandbar shark at St. George Island Beach.
@basssnatcher300 reported a nice Red drum at Apalachicola Bay.
@henry.krupp reported a nice Atlantic sharpnose shark at Pitts Bayou.
@zydecomarieyahoocommoore reported a nice Red drum at Eagle Harbor.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Port St. Joe, 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: