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Estero Bay

Florida, United States

5.0Β·1254 catches

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Crevalle jack

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Bonnethead shark

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Mangrove snapper

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Spotted seatrout

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Mangrove snapper

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General info

Estero Bay is a part of an ocean located in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Red drum, and Crevalle jack.

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26Β°23β€²55.9β€³N 81Β°51β€²18.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Estero 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 May 8, 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 Estero Bay fishing

Estero Bay is a part of an ocean located in Lee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26Β°23β€²55.9β€³N 81Β°51β€²18.1β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Estero Bay by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Estero Bay are:
  • Common snook - 137 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 139 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Crevalle jack - 66 members reported to have caught this fish
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