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Sparkman Lake

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Florida, United States

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Spotted seatrout

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Blue tilapia

16 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Sparkman Lake is a lake located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Blue tilapia, and Largemouth bass.

Location

28°27′53.5″N 82°21′51.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Sparkman Lake, 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 Spotted seatrout as of April 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted seatrout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 19

Min size

15"

Max size

19"

Measurement

Total Length

Big Bend

Recreational

Slot limit: 15–19 inches total length

Bag limit: 5 per person/day

Season: Open year-round

Over-slot allowance:

May possess no more than one fish per person or per vessel, whichever is less,

that is greater than 19 inches total length, included in the bag limit.


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


Big Bend: All Florida Waters and adjacent federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico lying east of 84°20.800ꞌ West Longitude in Franklin County and north of a line running due east and due west from the westernmost point of Fred Howard Park Causeway (28°09.350'N, 82°48.398'W). Includes all waters of Pinellas County north of 28°09.350' North Latitude and all waters of the counties highlighted in yellow, as well as Ochlockonee Bay and the Ochlockonee, Withlacoochee, and Anclote rivers and their tributaries.

Excellent

Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout

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Regulations for

28°27′53.5″N 82°21′51.6″W
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FAQ about Sparkman Lake fishing

Sparkman Lake is a lake located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°27′53.5″N 82°21′51.6″W
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