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Tarpon

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

22 in · 5 lb

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Black sea bass

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Red drum

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General info

False Channel is a part of an ocean located in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass, Gafftopsail sea catfish, and Tarpon.

Location

28°46′42.3″N 82°40′53.6″W
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Fishing regulations at False Channel, 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 Black sea bass as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black sea bass

Seasons

Open

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Bag limit = 100 pounds

This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.

Excellent according to Adam L.

Centropristis striata

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Regulations for

28°46′42.3″N 82°40′53.6″W
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Cities nearby

Homosassa

4.5 miles away

Homosassa Springs

8.9 miles away

Crystal River

9.6 miles away

Sugarmill Woods

11.4 miles away

Lecanto

12.4 miles away

Pine Island

14.3 miles away

Black Diamond

14.4 miles away

Pine Ridge

16.4 miles away

Citrus Hills

16.9 miles away

North Weeki Wachee

17.0 miles away

Weeki Wachee Gardens

17.0 miles away

Inglis

17.6 miles away

Yankeetown

17.9 miles away

Brookridge

19.7 miles away

Citrus Springs

20.0 miles away

Wiscon

21.0 miles away

Inverness

21.0 miles away

Hernando

21.7 miles away

Lake Lindsey

21.9 miles away

Floral City

23.1 miles away

North Brooksville

23.4 miles away

Brooksville

24.1 miles away

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FAQ about False Channel fishing

False Channel is a part of an ocean located in Citrus County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°46′42.3″N 82°40′53.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on False Channel by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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