Little Buttonwood Sound

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species at Little Buttonwood Sound

Spotted seatrout

Bonnethead shark

Tarpon

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Fishing regulations at Little Buttonwood Sound, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Spotted seatrout

Regulation boundaryFL Seatrout Southwest

Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size15" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Max size19" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 19

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Multiple Hooks

Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.

Zero Bag for Captain

Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.

Hook & Line Only

Allowable gear: hook and line.

Additional information

Southwest RegionRecreationalSlot limit: 15–19 inches total lengthBag limit: 3 per person/daySeason: Open year-roundOver-slot allowance:May possess no more than one fish per person or per vessel, whichever is less,that is greater than 19 inches total length, included in the bag limit. StatewideIllegal Gear: cannot harvest using any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or deadnatural bait; snatching prohibitedAllowable Gear: hook and line and cast netZero captain and crew bag limit when on a for-hire trip Southwest: All Florida Waters and adjacent federal waters lying south of the Charlotte Harbor Region and all Florida Waters and adjacent federal waters lying south of the Southeast Region, all waters of Collier County south of 26°15.227' North Latitude, all waters of Monroe County, and all waters of Everglades National Park.

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout

Season open: year-round

Bonnethead shark

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Bag limit1

Aggregate limit1

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Vessel limit2

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Multiple Hooks

Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.

Additional information

Hook and line gear only. No minimum size limit. 1 shark per harvester or 2 sharks per vessel, whichever is less. Must be Landed in Whole Condition – A person harvesting a shark shall land each shark in whole condition. A person may NOT possess in or on Florida Waters, on any public or private fishing pier, or on a bridge or catwalk attached to a bridge from which fishing is allowed, a shark that has been beheaded, sliced, divided, filleted, ground, skinned, finned, or had the caudal fin (tail) removed. This provision will not be construed to prohibit the evisceration (gutting) of a shark or slicing the base of the caudal fin to bleed the carcass as long as the caudal fin remains attached. This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information. Please consider releasing all shark species.

Synonyms

Sphyrna tiburo

Season open: year-round

Tarpon

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Multiple Hooks

Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.

Catch and Release Only

Daily Creel Limit = 0 (Catch and Release Fishing Only)

Required licenses

Tarpon Tag required to posess or harvest

Additional information

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 FAQsThis species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.

Edibility

Poor

Synonyms

Megalops atlanticus

Local laws and licenses

Florida fishing license

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FAQ about Little Buttonwood Sound fishing

📍 Where is Little Buttonwood Sound located?

Little Buttonwood Sound is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:

25°08′19.6″N 80°26′49.4″W

🎣 Where on Little Buttonwood Sound is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Little Buttonwood Sound 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.

🐟 What species are in Little Buttonwood Sound?

The most common species in Little Buttonwood Sound are:

Spotted seatrout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Bonnethead shark - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Tarpon - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Little Buttonwood Sound fishing reports?

The latest Little Buttonwood Sound fishing reports are:

@nate-cohen reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
@uncle.catfish reported a nice Bonnethead shark.
@ArielCastro reported a nice Tarpon.

🗓️ What species are in season at Little Buttonwood Sound right now?

According to fishing regulations at Little Buttonwood Sound, some of the species in season this October include: Common snook, Northern red snapper, Red grouper, Fat snook, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Little Buttonwood Sound?

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Little Buttonwood Sound

Top fish species at Little Buttonwood Sound