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Fishing regulations at Bay San Blas, 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.
Regulations for top species
Hardhead sea catfish
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
Red drum
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.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.
The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Gigging
Harvest by gigging prohibited.
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.
Zero Bag for Captain
Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.
Keep-Whole
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.
Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.
Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets
Gafftopsail sea catfish
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
FAQ about Bay San Blas fishing
- Hardhead sea catfish - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Gafftopsail sea catfish - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Reelfisherman2014 reported a nice Gag grouper.
- @kasethornton reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish.
- @kasethornton reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish.
- @kasethornton reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish.
- @kasethornton reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish.
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