Top fish species at Lighter Bay

Mangrove snapper
Mangrove snapper
Red drum
Red drum
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Mangrove snapper

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Red drum

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General info

Lighter Bay is a part of an ocean located in Collier County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mangrove snapper and Red drum.

Location

25°56′3.1″N 81°37′39.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Lighter 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 Mangrove snapper as of April 30th, 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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Regulations for

25°56′3.1″N 81°37′39.6″W
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Cities nearby

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1.4 miles away

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4.5 miles away

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13.3 miles away

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15.9 miles away

Golden Gate

17.9 miles away

Naples

18.1 miles away

Chokoloskee

18.6 miles away

Island Walk

22.5 miles away

Pelican Marsh

24.2 miles away

Heritage Bay

24.2 miles away

Orangetree

25.0 miles away

Naples Park

25.4 miles away

Ave Maria

29.2 miles away

Bonita Springs

30.7 miles away

Estero

35.6 miles away

Immokalee

36.2 miles away

Fort Myers Beach

38.6 miles away

San Carlos Park

39.3 miles away

Cypress Lake

45.1 miles away

Iona

45.2 miles away

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FAQ about Lighter Bay fishing

Lighter Bay is a part of an ocean located in Collier County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
25°56′3.1″N 81°37′39.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lighter Bay 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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