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Ward Cove

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Florida, United States

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Black drum

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Black drum

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Atlantic croaker

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Pinfish

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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General info

Ward Cove is an estuary located in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Pinfish, Hardhead sea catfish, and Spotted seatrout.

Location

30°29′46.1″N 86°26′46.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Ward Cove, 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 Pinfish as of March 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Pinfish

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No minimum size limit. Bag limit 100 pounds per person. Pinfish make great bait for groupers and snappers and so much more!
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Poor, but grouper love them.

Lagodon rhomboides, bait

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30°29′46.1″N 86°26′46.3″W
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FAQ about Ward Cove fishing

Ward Cove is an estuary located in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°29′46.1″N 86°26′46.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ward Cove 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 Garmin® depth maps.
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