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Big Bayou

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species at Big Bayou

Red drum
Red drum
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General info

Big Bayou is a part of an ocean located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum.

Location

29°40′18″N 85°07′47.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Big 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 Red drum as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Vessel limit

4

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

29°40′18″N 85°07′47.3″W
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FAQ about Big Bayou fishing

Big Bayou is a part of an ocean located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°40′18″N 85°07′47.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Bayou 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 Big Bayou are:
  • Red drum - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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