Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in
Tampa Bay
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Fishing regulations at Tampa Bay, 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 species as of June 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Tampa Bay fishing
- Common snook - 1112 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 840 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted seatrout - 691 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jordan.hyder reported a nice Striped burrfish.
- @jordan.hyder reported a nice Leatherjack.
- @edrick.hines reported a nice Atlantic spadefish.
- @owen1088 reported a nice Mangrove snapper.
- @Bell-am reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish.
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