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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Little Sarasota Bay

Florida, United States

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Little Sarasota Bay fishing reports

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Summer flounder

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Spotted seatrout

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Spotted seatrout

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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Permit

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Common snook

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General info

Little Sarasota Bay is a part of an ocean located in Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Spotted seatrout, and Mangrove snapper.

Location

27Β°13β€²25.8β€³N 82Β°30β€²32.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Little Sarasota Bay, 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 species as of April 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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Bradenton

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Englewood

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Palmetto

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North Port

22.3 miles away

Port Charlotte

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Ruskin

33.8 miles away

Sun City Center

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Apollo Beach

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Gulfport

38.1 miles away

Arcadia

40.0 miles away

St. Petersburg

40.5 miles away

Gibsonton

42.4 miles away

Lealman

42.5 miles away

Riverview

43.3 miles away

West Lealman

43.5 miles away

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FAQ about Little Sarasota Bay fishing

Little Sarasota Bay is a part of an ocean located in Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27Β°13β€²25.8β€³N 82Β°30β€²32.9β€³W
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