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Great barracuda

36 in · 13 lb

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Mangrove snapper

20 in · 2 lb

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Southern puffer

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Atlantic goliath grouper

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Atlantic goliath grouper

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Common snook

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General info

Barley Basin is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Great barracuda, Nurse shark, and Bonnethead shark.

Location

24°56′18.3″N 80°38′41.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Barley Basin, 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 Great barracuda as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Great barracuda

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Vessel limit

6

Memorable

1 > 36

Min size

15"

Measurement

Fork Length

These regulations apply in state and federal waters from Martin County to Collier County (Including Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties).

Slot Limit: 15-36" fork length with 1 fish greater than 36" per person or vessel per day

Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person, 6 per vessel

No closed season.

Small to medium barracuda are very good, but large individuals may contain ciguatera toxin and elevated mercury levels. Check out BlueGabe's Great Barracuda catch, clean, cook.

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24°56′18.3″N 80°38′41.5″W
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FAQ about Barley Basin fishing

Barley Basin is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
24°56′18.3″N 80°38′41.5″W
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