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Ruskin Inlet

Florida, United States

3.5Β·156 catches

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Ruskin Inlet fishing reports

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Red drum

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Spotted seatrout

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Longnose gar

50 in Β· 25 lb

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Red drum

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Tropical sand goby

4 in Β·

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Atlantic stingray

14 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Ruskin Inlet is a stream located in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Red drum, and Crevalle jack.

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27Β°43β€²1.8β€³N 82Β°26β€²43.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ruskin Inlet, FL

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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 May 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 Ruskin Inlet fishing

the Ruskin Inlet is a stream located in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27Β°43β€²1.8β€³N 82Β°26β€²43.1β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Ruskin Inlet 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the Ruskin Inlet are:
  • Common snook - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Crevalle jack - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
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