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Fishing regulations at Sparling Lake, 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 Tarpon as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Tarpon is a catch-and-release only fishery. Hook and line only. Snagging, snatch hooking, spearing and the use of a multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.
One tarpon tag per person per year may be purchased when in pursuit of an International Game Fish Association (IGFA) record. Vessel, transport and shipment limited to one fish.
Anglers are allowed to temporarily possess a Tarpon for photography, measurement of length and girth and scientific sampling. Tarpon more than 40 inches long MUST REMAIN IN THE WATER.
For more info, see MyFWC Tarpon FAQs
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
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FAQ about Sparling Lake fishing
- Tarpon - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common snook - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped mullet - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @joeyborkin reported a nice Common snook.
- @F_I_S_H reported a nice Mangrove snapper.
- @F_I_S_H reported a nice Mayan cichlid.
- @F_I_S_H reported a nice Great barracuda.
- @F_I_S_H reported a nice Great barracuda.
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