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Vermilion snapper

9 in · 1 lb

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Southern puffer

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Common snook

24 in · 4 lb

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Mangrove snapper

15 in · 2 lb

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Mangrove snapper

9 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

16 in · 3 lb

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General info

Caribbean Key is a lake located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mangrove snapper, Crevalle jack, and Channel catfish.

Location

26°24′1.2″N 80°04′20.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Caribbean Key, 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 May 2nd, 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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Lutjanus griseus, Mangrove Snapper

Regulations for

26°24′1.2″N 80°04′20.9″W
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Cities nearby

Highland Beach

0.7 miles away

Boca Raton

2.8 miles away

Delray Beach

3.9 miles away

Gulf Stream

6.2 miles away

Deerfield Beach

7.4 miles away

Golf

7.5 miles away

Briny Breezes

7.6 miles away

Hillsboro Beach

8.1 miles away

Lighthouse Point

8.5 miles away

Boynton Beach

8.8 miles away

Ocean Ridge

9.0 miles away

Hillsboro Pines

9.2 miles away

Watergate

9.7 miles away

Coconut Creek

10.8 miles away

Manalapan

11.3 miles away

Hypoluxo

11.3 miles away

San Castle

11.4 miles away

Pompano Beach

11.5 miles away

Parkland

12.4 miles away

Lantana

12.7 miles away

Seminole Manor

12.8 miles away

Atlantis

13.7 miles away

Margate

13.7 miles away

Sea Ranch Lakes

13.9 miles away

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FAQ about Caribbean Key fishing

Caribbean Key is a lake located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26°24′1.2″N 80°04′20.9″W
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