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Fort Pickens Fishing Pier

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Florida, United States

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Summer flounder

13 in · 1 lb

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Sand perch

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Sheepshead

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Sheepshead

24 in · 7 lb

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General info

Fort Pickens Fishing Pier is a water located in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spanish mackerel, Sheepshead, and Northern red snapper.

Location

30°19′51.3″N 87°17′34.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Fort Pickens Fishing Pier, 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 Spanish mackerel as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spanish mackerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Min size

12"

Measurement

Fork Length

Transfer of Spanish Mackerel to other vessels at sea is prohibited.

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


The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a series of port meetings along the Atlantic coast in order to take a focused look at the commercial and recreational king and Spanish mackerel fisheries. Input gathered during these port meetings will directly affect future management efforts for king and Spanish mackerel


https://safmc.net/posts/king-and-spanish-mackerel-port-meetings-continue-in-florida-and-south-carolina/

Very good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Spanish Mackerel by DMFD

Scomberomorus maculatus

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30°19′51.3″N 87°17′34.5″W
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Fort Pickens Fishing Pier is a water located in Escambia County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°19′51.3″N 87°17′34.5″W
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