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Grey triggerfish
Grey triggerfish
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General info

Thousand Yard Bay is a water located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Grey triggerfish.

Location

29°57′20.9″N 84°42′50.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Thousand Yard Bay, 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 Grey triggerfish as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Grey triggerfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

15"

Measurement

Fork Length

Special gear

Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler if they fish from a private recreational boat for any gray triggerfish. To sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler, call 1-888-347-4356.

For more information, see myFWC/Triggerfish.

This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.

Excellent

Balistes capriscus, gray triggerfish

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Regulations for

29°57′20.9″N 84°42′50.8″W
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FAQ about Thousand Yard Bay fishing

Thousand Yard Bay is a water located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°57′20.9″N 84°42′50.8″W
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