Top fish species at Eagle Nest Canal

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Great barracuda

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Channel catfish

21 in · 2 lb

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General info

Eagle Nest Canal is a canal located in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Great barracuda.

Location

26°53′39.1″N 82°19′0.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Eagle Nest Canal, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters
Additional information
No minimum size. No bag limit unless you are in a fish management area. Bag limit reduced to six channel catfish in any fish management area except as provided by rules of the Commission.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Great barracuda

Great barracuda

Regulation boundaryFL Gulf State Waters
Bag limit2

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size15" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Max size36" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 36

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Vessel limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Additional information
The minimum and maximum size limits are effective January 1, 2017. A slot limit of 15 to 36 inches, and allowing one fish greater than 36 inches per person or per vessel, whichever is less. The size limits, bag limit, and vessel limit only apply in state and federal waters off Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties (SE and SW Florida). For more information, see MyFWC.com. This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
Edibility
Small to medium barracuda are very good, but large individuals may contain ciguatera toxin and elevated mercury levels. Check out BlueGabe's Great Barracuda catch, clean, cook.
Synonyms
Kaku, Sphyraena barracuda
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FAQ about Eagle Nest Canal fishing

📍 Where is Eagle Nest Canal located?
Eagle Nest Canal is a canal located in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26°53′39.1″N 82°19′0.7″W
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🎣 Where on Eagle Nest Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Eagle Nest Canal 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.
🐟 What species are in Eagle Nest Canal?
The most common species in Eagle Nest Canal are:
📢 What are the latest Eagle Nest Canal fishing reports?
The latest Eagle Nest Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Eagle Nest Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at Eagle Nest Canal, some of the species in season this November include: Common snook, Fat snook, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Lane snapper, and Grey triggerfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Eagle Nest Canal?

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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