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East Channel

Florida, United States

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Crevalle jack

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Sand seatrout

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5 months ago

Red drum

33 in Β· 17 lb

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Red drum

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Red drum

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

12 in Β· 2 lb

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General info

East Channel is a part of an ocean located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Escambia County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Black drum, and Northern red snapper.

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30Β°23β€²32.7β€³N 87Β°11β€²5.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at East Channel, 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 11, 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 East Channel fishing

East Channel is a part of an ocean located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Escambia County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
30Β°23β€²32.7β€³N 87Β°11β€²5.6β€³W
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