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Placido Bayou

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Florida, United States

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 4 lb

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Flat needlefish

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Black drum

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General info

Placido Bayou is an estuary located in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Largemouth bass, and Red drum.

Location

27°48′52.7″N 82°36′54.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Placido Bayou, 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 Common snook as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Common snook

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

28"

Max size

33"

Measurement

Total Length
Snook permit and recreational fishing license.

No commercial harvest or sale of snook is permitted.

Regulations apply to state and adjacent Federal Waters. For more information, see MyFWC Snook.

This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com. Visit their website for more information.

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27°48′52.7″N 82°36′54.4″W
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Cities nearby

St. Petersburg

3.4 miles away

Lealman

4.3 miles away

Kenneth City

6.2 miles away

Pinellas Park

6.4 miles away

Gulfport

7.5 miles away

Feather Sound

7.5 miles away

West Lealman

7.5 miles away

Bear Creek

8.1 miles away

South Pasadena

8.7 miles away

Bardmoor

8.9 miles away

South Highpoint

9.0 miles away

Treasure Island

9.7 miles away

Bay Pines

9.8 miles away

St. Pete Beach

9.8 miles away

Seminole

10.5 miles away

Madeira Beach

10.7 miles away

Largo

11.5 miles away

Redington Beach

11.9 miles away

Tierra Verde

12.3 miles away

North Redington Beach

12.5 miles away

Ridgecrest

12.9 miles away

Redington Shores

13.0 miles away

Indian Shores

14.2 miles away

Harbor Bluffs

14.5 miles away

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FAQ about Placido Bayou fishing

Placido Bayou is an estuary located in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27°48′52.7″N 82°36′54.4″W
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