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

Most commonly caught species around Port St. Joe , FL : Red drum - 1,031 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 733 reported catches Largemouth bass - 600 reported catches Blacktip shark - 327 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 323 reported catches .

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

The latest Port St. Joe , FL fishing reports are: @jonrpfohl reported a nice Greater amberjack at Eagle Harbor . @Capt.ouitcha reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at Apalachicola River . @l.gervais reported a nice Summer flounder at Saint Andrew Sound . @Reelfisherman2014 reported a nice Northern red snapper at Wild Goose Lagoon . @kendry.montero reported a nice Pinfish at East Bay . .

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

Greater amberjack

Eagle Harbor

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Ruddy bowfin

Apalachicola River

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Summer flounder

Saint Andrew Sound

length · weight

Northern red snapper

Wild Goose Lagoon

length · weight

Pinfish

East Bay

length · weight

Gulf kingcroaker

St. George Island Fishing Pier - North

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

St. George Island Fishing Pier - North

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Spotted seatrout

East Bay

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Pinfish

East Bay

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Black sea bass

St. George Island Fishing Pier - South

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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 April 18th, 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

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 - 1,031 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 733 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 600 reported catches
Blacktip shark - 327 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 323 reported catches

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

@jonrpfohl reported a nice Greater amberjack at Eagle Harbor.
@Capt.ouitcha reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at Apalachicola River.
@l.gervais reported a nice Summer flounder at Saint Andrew Sound.
@Reelfisherman2014 reported a nice Northern red snapper at Wild Goose Lagoon.
@kendry.montero reported a nice Pinfish at East Bay.

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