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 fish can you catch in Port St. Joe?

Most commonly caught species around Port St. Joe , FL : Red drum - 1,048 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 750 reported catches Largemouth bass - 605 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 347 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 338 reported catches .

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

The latest Port St. Joe , FL fishing reports are: @Pattersonfishing reported a nice King mackerel at East Bay . @Pattersonfishing reported a nice King mackerel at East Bay . @Pattersonfishing reported a nice Blue runner at East Bay . @serafinamercer reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Gulf County Coast . @benjaminturner4823 reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Indian Pass . .

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

Red drum

Spotted seatrout

Largemouth bass

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Hardhead sea catfish

Latest Port St. Joe fishing reports

King mackerel

East Bay

length · weight

King mackerel

East Bay

20 in · 3 lb

Blue runner

East Bay

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Gulf County Coast

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Indian Pass

length · weight

Ladyfish

Gulf County Coast

12 in · 1 lb

Pigfish

East Bay

length · weight

Pigfish

Bay San Blas

length · weight

Atlantic moonfish

Jetty Park

length · weight

Black drum

Jetty Park

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 June 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Edibility

Very Good

Synonyms

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

🎣 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, and Saint Andrew Sound.

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

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

Red drum - 1,048 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 750 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 605 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 347 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 338 reported catches

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

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

@Pattersonfishing reported a nice King mackerel at East Bay.
@Pattersonfishing reported a nice King mackerel at East Bay.
@Pattersonfishing reported a nice Blue runner at East Bay.
@serafinamercer reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Gulf County Coast.
@benjaminturner4823 reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Indian Pass.

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

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: