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Goddard Creek

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Florida, United States

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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African Jewelfish

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General info

Goddard Creek is a stream located in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing African Jewelfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass.

Location

27°31′38.7″N 82°22′6.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Goddard Creek, 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 African Jewelfish as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

African Jewelfish

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No minimum size limit. No bag limit. No closed season. It is illegal to introduce any nonnative fish or any other nonnative organism into the waters of the state. No live nonnative fish, except variable platys and fathead minnows (aka Missouri minnows), may be transported to or between waters for use as bait.
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Hemichromis bimaculatus

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Regulations for

27°31′38.7″N 82°22′6.5″W
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Reviews of Goddard Creek

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FAQ about Goddard Creek fishing

the Goddard Creek is a stream located in Manatee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27°31′38.7″N 82°22′6.5″W
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