Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
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Fishing regulations at Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce), FL
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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.
Regulations for top species
Spotted seatrout
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Gigging
Harvest by gigging prohibited.
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
Multiple Hooks
Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.
Zero Bag for Captain
Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.
Hook & Line Only
Allowable gear: hook and line.
Indian River Lagoon Region
Recreational
Slot limit: 15–19 inches total length
Bag limit: 2 per person/day
Closed season: Nov. 1 – Dec. 31
Open season: Jan. 1 – Oct. 31
Over-slot allowance: May not possess fish over 19 inches
Statewide
Illegal Gear: cannot harvest using any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead
natural bait; snatching prohibited
Allowable Gear: hook and line and cast net
Zero captain and crew bag limit when on a for-hire trip
Indian River Lagoon: All Florida waters and adjacent federal waters lying south of a line extending due
east from a point located at 29°01.755'N, 80°54.160'W in Volusia County and north of the Martin-Palm
Beach county line, all waters of the counties highlighted in yellow, all inside waters of Volusia County
south of Lytle Avenue/South Causeway (State Road A1A), all waters of Volusia County south of
State Road 44 and east of I-95, including all waters of the Kissimmee River, Cypress Lake,
Lake Hatchineha, Lake Kissimmee, and Lake Okeechobee, excluding all waters of the Loxahatchee River and its tributaries and all waters of the St. Johns River and its tributaries.
Red drum
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Zero Bag for Captain
Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.
Catch and Release Only
Daily Creel Limit = 0 (Catch and Release Fishing Only)
Common snook
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Gigging
Harvest by gigging prohibited.
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
Spears
Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.
Multiple Hooks
Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.
Zero Bag for Captain
Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.
Hook & Line Only
Allowable gear: hook and line.
Keep-Whole
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.
No commercial harvest or sale of snook is permitted.
Regulations apply to state and adjacent Federal Waters. For more information, see MyFWC Snook.
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com. Visit their website for more information.
FAQ about Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce) fishing
- Spotted seatrout - 943 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 791 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common snook - 507 members reported to have caught this fish
- @mikemoore1915 reported a nice Common snook.
- @mikemoore1915 reported a nice Common snook.
- @AndrewAbendroth reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
- @donovancaleb reported a nice Red drum.
- @Quackenbush reported a nice Red drum.
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