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Whipray Basin

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Florida, United States

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Spotted seatrout

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Spotted seatrout

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Coppernose bluegill

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Crevalle jack

24 in · 10 lb

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Tarpon

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Spotted seatrout

12 in · 1 lb

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General info

Whipray Basin is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Crevalle jack, and Tarpon.

Location

25°04′30.4″N 80°46′0″W
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Fishing regulations at Whipray Basin, 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 22nd, 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

3

Memorable

1 > 19

Min size

15"

Max size

19"

Measurement

Total Length

Southwest Region

Recreational

Slot limit: 15–19 inches total length

Bag limit: 3 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


Southwest: All Florida Waters and adjacent federal waters lying south of the Charlotte Harbor Region and all Florida Waters and adjacent federal waters lying south of the Southeast Region, all waters of Collier County south of 26°15.227' North Latitude, all waters of Monroe County, and all waters of Everglades National Park.

Excellent

Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout

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25°04′30.4″N 80°46′0″W
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FAQ about Whipray Basin fishing

Whipray Basin is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
25°04′30.4″N 80°46′0″W
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