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Red drum

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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General info

West Bayou is a part of an ocean located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Gafftopsail sea catfish and Red drum.

Location

29°48′9.7″N 84°53′19.9″W
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Fishing regulations at West 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 Gafftopsail sea catfish as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Gafftopsail sea catfish

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No minimum size. Bag limit = 100 pounds.
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Regulations for

29°48′9.7″N 84°53′19.9″W
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45.2 miles away

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46.1 miles away

Tyndall AFB

47.2 miles away

St. Marks

47.8 miles away

Parker

48.2 miles away

Fort Braden

48.3 miles away

Panama City

50.6 miles away

Woodville

51.4 miles away

Lynn Haven

53.7 miles away

Greensboro

53.9 miles away

Pretty Bayou

55.5 miles away

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FAQ about West Bayou fishing

West Bayou is a part of an ocean located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°48′9.7″N 84°53′19.9″W
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