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Otter Creek

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Florida, United States

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Otter Creek is a stream located in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel and Largemouth bass.

Location

30°22′26.4″N 85°55′25.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Otter Creek, FL

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 Chain pickerel as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

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No bag limit. No minimum size. No closed season. Whole pickerel or panfish (e.g., bluegill, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, spotted sunfish, flier, warmouth) or parts thereof may be used as bait for sportfishing by the angler who caught them. Whole pickerel or bream or parts thereof may not be used as bait for trotlines or bush hooks or any method other than by rod and reel or pole and line.
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Regulations for

30°22′26.4″N 85°55′25.2″W
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FAQ about Otter Creek fishing

the Otter Creek is a stream located in Bay County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°22′26.4″N 85°55′25.2″W
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