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The First National

Florida, United States

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Red drum

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Common snook

13 in Β· 2 lb

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Lemon shark

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Spotted seatrout

14 in Β· 2 lb

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Ladyfish

23 in Β· 4 lb

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Sheepshead

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4 years ago

Atlantic goliath grouper

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5 years ago

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Atlantic goliath grouper

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8 years ago

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Yellow jack

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10 years ago

Crevalle jack

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The First National is a part of an ocean located in Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic goliath grouper, Crevalle jack, and Ladyfish.

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Location

26Β°02β€²47.8β€³N 81Β°45β€²53.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at The First National, 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 species as of April 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about The First National fishing

The First National is a part of an ocean located in Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26Β°02β€²47.8β€³N 81Β°45β€²53.3β€³W
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