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Spotted seatrout

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Red drum

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Mangrove snapper

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Ladyfish

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Common snook

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General info

Hell Gate is a part of an ocean located in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Ladyfish, and Mangrove snapper.

Location

28°46′35.7″N 82°39′24.9″W
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When are Snook biting on Hell Gate?

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Fishing regulations at Hell Gate, 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 21st, 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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Centropomus

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Regulations for

28°46′35.7″N 82°39′24.9″W
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16.3 miles away

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17.7 miles away

Yankeetown

18.3 miles away

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18.7 miles away

Citrus Springs

19.1 miles away

Inverness

19.6 miles away

Wiscon

20.0 miles away

Lake Lindsey

20.5 miles away

Hernando

20.5 miles away

Floral City

21.6 miles away

North Brooksville

22.2 miles away

Brooksville

23.0 miles away

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FAQ about Hell Gate fishing

Hell Gate is a part of an ocean located in Citrus County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°46′35.7″N 82°39′24.9″W
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