Top fish species at Trout Creek

Bluegill
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General info

Trout Creek is a stream located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill.

Location

29°52′7.2″N 84°44′48.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Trout 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters
Bag limit50

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.

Aggregate limit50

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Special gear

FL FW Game Fish

Freshwater game fish may only be taken with pole-and-line or rod-and-reel. There is no limit on the number of rods an angler may use.

Restrictions & requirements

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information
No minimum size. Whole pickerel or panfish (e.g., bluegill, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, spotted sunfish, flier, warmouth) or parts thereof may be used as bait for sportfishing by the angler who caught them. Whole pickerel or bream or parts thereof may not be used as bait for trotlines or bush hooks or any method other than by rod and reel or pole and line.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
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Sopchoppy

20.5 miles away

Panacea

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Wewahitchka

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Crawfordville

32.4 miles away

Port St. Joe

33.7 miles away

Hosford

36.5 miles away

St. Marks

38.2 miles away

Mexico Beach

40.4 miles away

Fort Braden

40.8 miles away

Bristol

40.9 miles away

Woodville

42.2 miles away

Blountstown

43.5 miles away

Greensboro

48.5 miles away

Quincy

49.1 miles away

Tallahassee

50.1 miles away

Gretna

50.2 miles away

Chaires

54.2 miles away

Wacissa

56.2 miles away

Capitola

56.3 miles away

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FAQ about Trout Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Trout Creek located?
the Trout Creek is a stream located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°52′7.2″N 84°44′48.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Trout Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Trout Creek 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 the Trout Creek?
The most common species in the Trout Creek are:
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Trout Creek fishing reports?
The latest Trout Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Trout Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Trout Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Spotted seatrout, Common snook, Fat snook, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Lane snapper. 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 the Trout Creek?

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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