Max Hoeck Back Creek

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species at Max Hoeck Back Creek

Tarpon

King mackerel

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Fishing regulations at Max Hoeck Back Creek, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Tarpon

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Multiple Hooks

Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.

Catch and Release Only

Daily Creel Limit = 0 (Catch and Release Fishing Only)

Required licenses

Tarpon Tag required to posess or harvest

Additional information

Tarpon is a catch-and-release only fishery. Hook and line only. Snagging, snatch hooking, spearing and the use of a multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited. One tarpon tag per person per year may be purchased when in pursuit of an International Game Fish Association (IGFA) record. Vessel, transport and shipment limited to one fish. Anglers are allowed to temporarily possess a Tarpon for photography, measurement of length and girth and scientific sampling. Tarpon more than 40 inches long MUST REMAIN IN THE WATER. For more info, see MyFWC Tarpon FAQsThis species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.

Edibility

Poor

Synonyms

Megalops atlanticus

Season open: year-round

King mackerel

Regulation boundaryFL Atlantic State Waters

Bag limit2

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size24" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Additional information

On March 17, 2021 bag limit reverted to 2 king mackerel in FL Atlantic State Waters, for more information see MyFWC.com/KingMackerel.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/

Edibility

Very good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Watch Deer Meat for Dinner's Kingfish Catch, Clean, Cook. It's very good!

Synonyms

Scomberomorus cavalla, Smoker, kingfish

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Max Hoeck Back Creek fishing

📍 Where is Max Hoeck Back Creek located?

Max Hoeck Back Creek is a lake located in Brevard County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:

28°38′51.3″N 80°38′22.1″W

🎣 Where on Max Hoeck Back Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Max Hoeck Back Creek 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.

🐟 What species are in Max Hoeck Back Creek?

The most common species in Max Hoeck Back Creek are:

Tarpon - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
King mackerel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Max Hoeck Back Creek fishing reports?

The latest Max Hoeck Back Creek fishing reports are:

@jacksynroberson reported a nice King mackerel.
@jdaily reported a nice Tarpon.
@jdaily reported a nice Tarpon.
@jdaily reported a nice Tarpon.

🗓️ What species are in season at Max Hoeck Back Creek right now?

According to fishing regulations at Max Hoeck Back Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Common snook, Red grouper, Fat snook, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Greater amberjack. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Max Hoeck Back Creek?

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Max Hoeck Back Creek

Top fish species at Max Hoeck Back Creek