🐟 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 - 734 reported catches Largemouth bass - 602 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 329 reported catches Blacktip shark - 327 reported catches .

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

The latest Port St. Joe , FL fishing reports are: @lizzytyuss reported a nice Channel catfish at Apalachicola River . @lizzytyuss reported a nice Striped bass at Apalachicola River . @gavinfaucette reported a nice Spotted seatrout at St. George Island Beach . @teaganlindley reported a nice Largemouth bass at H G Harders Recreation Complex Pond . @kendry.montero reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish 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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Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Port St. Joe?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Port St. Joe , FL was a 6 ft / 60.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @DanielLarsons at Bunkers Cove on August 30, 2021 .

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Top fish species in Port St. Joe

Latest Port St. Joe fishing reports

Channel catfish

Apalachicola River

length · weight

Striped bass

Apalachicola River

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

St. George Island Beach

length · weight

Largemouth bass

H G Harders Recreation Complex Pond

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

East Bay

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

28 in · 8 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Martin

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Wimico

length · weight

Lake Wimico

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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 8th, 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

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 - 734 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 602 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 329 reported catches
Blacktip shark - 327 reported catches

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

@lizzytyuss reported a nice Channel catfish at Apalachicola River.
@lizzytyuss reported a nice Striped bass at Apalachicola River.
@gavinfaucette reported a nice Spotted seatrout at St. George Island Beach.
@teaganlindley reported a nice Largemouth bass at H G Harders Recreation Complex Pond.
@kendry.montero reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at East Bay.

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:

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.

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Port St. Joe, FL was a 6 ft / 60.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @DanielLarsons at Bunkers Cove on August 30, 2021.