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Max Hoeck Back Creek

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species at Max Hoeck Back Creek

Tarpon
Tarpon
King mackerel
King mackerel
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King mackerel

38 in · 8 lb

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Tarpon

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General info

Max Hoeck Back Creek is a lake located in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Tarpon and King mackerel.

Location

28°38′51.3″N 80°38′22.1″W
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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Tarpon as of April 14th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Tarpon

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Tarpon Tag required to posess or harvest
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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 FAQs

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

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Megalops atlanticus

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28°38′51.3″N 80°38′22.1″W
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FAQ about Max Hoeck Back Creek fishing

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
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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.
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
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