Map

Bow Channel Bridge

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Florida, United States

4.7·97 catches

Top fish species at Bow Channel Bridge

App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Bow Channel Bridge

Bow Channel Bridge fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Mangrove snapper

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Tarpon

50 in · 40 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Flat needlefish

17 in · 3 oz

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Schoolmaster snapper

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Pinfish

length · weight

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Bow Channel Bridge is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mangrove snapper, Bluestriped grunt, and Bonnethead shark.

Location

24°39′41.9″N 81°31′0.3″W
Directions

Fishing regulations at Bow Channel Bridge, 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 Mangrove snapper as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Mangrove snapper

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

10

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

Anglers fishing for reef fish must have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use. Take a short 15‑minute training to learn how to properly use required release gear and access it at a discounted price through returnemright.org.

Lutjanus griseus, Mangrove Snapper

Regulations for

24°39′41.9″N 81°31′0.3″W
Regulations in the map
License Icon
Local laws and licenses

Florida fishing license

Get license

Reviews of Bow Channel Bridge

4.7
Loading...

3 ratings

5
4
3
2
1
Top reviews

Cities nearby

Cudjoe Key

1.4 miles away

Big Pine Key

9.6 miles away

Big Coppitt Key

10.1 miles away

Key West

17.7 miles away

Marathon

30.4 miles away

Key Colony Beach

31.4 miles away

Duck Key

38.6 miles away

Layton

45.6 miles away

Tavernier

67.6 miles away

Key Largo

76.2 miles away

Chokoloskee

80.2 miles away

Everglades

83.0 miles away

Florida City

84.9 miles away

North Key Largo

85.3 miles away

Homestead

87.0 miles away

Goodland

87.7 miles away

Marco Island

88.6 miles away

Leisure City

88.7 miles away

Naranja

90.4 miles away

Homestead Base

90.9 miles away

Princeton

92.6 miles away

Goulds

94.1 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Bow Channel Bridge fishing

Bow Channel Bridge is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
24°39′41.9″N 81°31′0.3″W
.
Find the best fishing spots on Bow Channel Bridge 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 Bow Channel Bridge are:
The latest Bow Channel Bridge fishing reports are:
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...