Fishing in Steinhatchee, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Steinhatchee, Florida?

Anglers in Steinhatchee , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Dixie County Coast , Taylor County Coast , Steinhatchee River , Pumpkin Swamp , Bull Cove .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Steinhatchee?

Most commonly caught species around Steinhatchee , FL : Red drum - 440 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 439 reported catches Largemouth bass - 250 reported catches Channel catfish - 64 reported catches Black drum - 62 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Steinhatchee fishing reports?

The latest Steinhatchee , FL fishing reports are: @ColoredCowboy reported a nice Red drum at Dixie County Coast . @Obro reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Dixie County Coast . @Sledge_Da_Hammah reported a nice Black sea bass at Taylor County Coast . @Sledge_Da_Hammah reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Dixie County Coast . @Sledge_Da_Hammah reported a nice Atlantic sharpnose shark at Dixie County Coast . .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Steinhatchee

Latest Steinhatchee fishing reports

Red drum

Dixie County Coast

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Dixie County Coast

19 in · 2 lb

Black sea bass

Taylor County Coast

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Dixie County Coast

length · weight

Atlantic sharpnose shark

Dixie County Coast

length · weight

Ladyfish

Dixie County Coast

length · weight

Pinfish

Dixie County Coast

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Dixie County Coast

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Taylor County Coast

14 in · 1 lb 4 oz

Red drum

Dixie County Coast

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Steinhatchee

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 October 16th, 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°40′46.2″N 83°23′1.3″W

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FAQ about Steinhatchee fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Steinhatchee, Florida?

Anglers in Steinhatchee, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Dixie County Coast, Taylor County Coast, Steinhatchee River, Pumpkin Swamp, and Bull Cove.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Steinhatchee?

Most commonly caught species around Steinhatchee, FL:

Red drum - 440 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 439 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 250 reported catches
Channel catfish - 64 reported catches
Black drum - 62 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Steinhatchee fishing reports?

The latest Steinhatchee, FL fishing reports are:

@ColoredCowboy reported a nice Red drum at Dixie County Coast.
@Obro reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Dixie County Coast.
@Sledge_Da_Hammah reported a nice Black sea bass at Taylor County Coast.
@Sledge_Da_Hammah reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Dixie County Coast.
@Sledge_Da_Hammah reported a nice Atlantic sharpnose shark at Dixie County Coast.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Steinhatchee?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Steinhatchee, 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: