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Big Redfish Lake

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Florida, United States

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Common snook

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Mangrove snapper

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Mangrove snapper

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Mangrove snapper

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Crevalle jack

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General info

Big Redfish Lake is a lake located in Walton County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mangrove snapper, Black drum, and Pinfish.

Location

30°20′17.5″N 86°11′38.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Redfish 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 Mangrove snapper as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Mangrove snapper

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

10

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Lutjanus griseus, Mangrove Snapper

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30°20′17.5″N 86°11′38.9″W
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FAQ about Big Redfish Lake fishing

Big Redfish Lake is a lake located in Walton County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°20′17.5″N 86°11′38.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Redfish Lake 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.
The most common species in Big Redfish Lake are:
  • Mangrove snapper - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black drum - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Pinfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
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