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Charlotte Harbor

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Florida, United States

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Spotted seatrout

18 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Summer flounder

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Common snook

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Common snook

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Common snook

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Red drum

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General info

Charlotte Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Lee County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Red drum, and Spotted seatrout.

Location

26°49′28.3″N 82°06′22.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Charlotte Harbor, 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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26°49′28.3″N 82°06′22.8″W
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Reviews of Charlotte Harbor

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FAQ about Charlotte Harbor fishing

Charlotte Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Lee County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
26°49′28.3″N 82°06′22.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Charlotte Harbor 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.
The most common species in Charlotte Harbor are:
  • Common snook - 255 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 188 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Spotted seatrout - 173 members reported to have caught this fish
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