🐟 What fish can you catch in Wausau?

Most commonly caught species around Wausau , FL : Largemouth bass - 1,853 reported catches Red drum - 402 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 259 reported catches Bluegill - 257 reported catches Spotted bass - 93 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wausau fishing reports?

The latest Wausau , FL fishing reports are: @Stargodden reported a nice Mangrove snapper at North Bay . @Reid.Coffey reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Lynn Haven Pier . @Reid.Coffey reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Lynn Haven Pier . @Reid.Coffey reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Lynn Haven Pier . @Reid.Coffey reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Lynn Haven Pier . .

Fishing in Wausau, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Wausau, Florida?

Anglers in Wausau , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Holmes Creek , Bear Creek , Econfina Creek , Hicks Lake , Gap Lake .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Wausau , 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Wausau?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Wausau , FL was a 6 ft / 2.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Jackson_Nguyen at Deer Point Lake on August 21, 2022 .

Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Wausau?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Wausau , FL was a 51.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @LGFiShErMaN4304 at West Bay on April 5, 2019 .

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Top fish species in Wausau

Latest Wausau fishing reports

Mangrove snapper

North Bay

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Lynn Haven Pier

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Lynn Haven Pier

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Lynn Haven Pier

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Lynn Haven Pier

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chipola River

length · weight

Southern calamari

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Pretty Bayou

16 in · 2 lb 3 oz

Red drum

Pretty Bayou

20 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Wausau

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 Largemouth bass as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Keep intact

No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait.

Regulations are the same for both Florida Bass and Largemouth Bass throughout Florida, so there is no need for anglers to distinguish between the two species for regulations purposes.

Catch a largemouth bass 8-pounds or heavier, check out our TrophyCatch for some amazing prizes.

An angler participating in the TrophyCatch Program may temporarily possess in live condition one largemouth bass, 8 pounds or greater, over the legal length limit and bag limit in order to obtain photographic or video documentation of the fish. All largemouth bass retained for this purpose must be released alive into the waterbody in which it was caught immediately after documentation.

An angler may possess one largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link MYFWC-Potential state record largemouth bass. Largemouth bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

30°38′0.2″N 85°35′14.6″W

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FAQ about Wausau fishing

Anglers in Wausau, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Holmes Creek, Bear Creek, Econfina Creek, Hicks Lake, and Gap Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Wausau, FL:

Largemouth bass - 1,853 reported catches
Red drum - 402 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 259 reported catches
Bluegill - 257 reported catches
Spotted bass - 93 reported catches

The latest Wausau, FL fishing reports are:

@Stargodden reported a nice Mangrove snapper at North Bay.
@Reid.Coffey reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Lynn Haven Pier.
@Reid.Coffey reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Lynn Haven Pier.
@Reid.Coffey reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Lynn Haven Pier.
@Reid.Coffey reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Lynn Haven Pier.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Wausau, 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 Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Wausau, FL was a 6 ft / 2.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Jackson_Nguyen at Deer Point Lake on August 21, 2022.

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Wausau, FL was a 51.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @LGFiShErMaN4304 at West Bay on April 5, 2019.

The biggest Spotted seatrout (by length) reported in Wausau, FL was a 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @aadan6834 at North Bay on January 21, 2020.