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Nassau grouper
Nassau grouper
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General info

Cross Bays is a swamp located in Collier County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Monroe County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Nassau grouper.

Location

25°48′31.5″N 81°18′16.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Cross Bays, 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 Nassau grouper as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Nassau grouper

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

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Excellent, but large individuals may contain ciguatera toxin and elevated mercury levels.

Epinephelus striatus

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25°48′31.5″N 81°18′16.4″W
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FAQ about Cross Bays fishing

Cross Bays is a swamp located in Collier County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Monroe County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
25°48′31.5″N 81°18′16.4″W
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