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Whale Harbor

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Florida, United States

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Mangrove snapper

12 in · 2 lb

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Pompano dolphinfish

20 in · 3 lb

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Skipjack tuna

24 in · 8 lb 6 oz

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Skipjack tuna

27 in · 13 lb 8 oz

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Mangrove snapper

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Mangrove snapper

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General info

Whale Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, and Common dolphinfish.

Location

24°56′27.8″N 80°36′15.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Whale Harbor, 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 Mangrove snapper as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Mangrove snapper

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

10

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24°56′27.8″N 80°36′15.7″W
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FAQ about Whale Harbor fishing

Whale Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
24°56′27.8″N 80°36′15.7″W
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