Sanctuary Cove

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Florida, United States

3.0·201 catches

201

Logged catches

3.0

Top fish species at Sanctuary Cove

Blue tilapia

Crevalle jack

Blue crab

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Sanctuary Cove fishing reports

Channel catfish

18 in · 2 lb

Pinfish

8 in · 6 oz

Channel catfish

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Crevalle jack

length · weight

Common snook

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

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Fishing regulations at Sanctuary 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Blue tilapia

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Additional information

No minimum size limit. No bag limit. No closed season. It is illegal to introduce any nonnative fish or any other nonnative organism into the waters of the state. No live nonnative fish, except variable platys and fathead minnows (aka Missouri minnows), may be transported to or between waters for use as bait.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Oreochromis aureus

Season open: year-round

Crevalle jack

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Special gear

Circle Hooks

The use of a dehooking device is required when fishing for reef fish. All persons aboard a vessel harvesting reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico must possess and use non-stainless steel non-offset circle hooks when using natural baits.

Additional information

No minimum size limit Bag limit = 100 pounds If you catch a Crevalle jack over 36" fork length for adults (or 27" fork length youth), enter it into the Saltwater Reel Big Fish program to be recognized. For more information or to register your catch, visit Catch a Florida Memory. This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.

Edibility

Large individuals may contain elevated mercury levels. Most people think Jack Crevalle are not good to eat, but check out this Catch, Clean, Cook video of Jack Crevalle by DMFD

Synonyms

Caranx hippos, River tuna

Season open: year-round

Blue crab

Regulation boundaryFL Gulf State Waters

Special gear

Crab Harvesting

Blue Crabs may be harvested with a dip net, landing net, drop net, fold up trap with a volume of no more than one cubic foot, hook and line, push scrape, and/or trotline. A maximum of 5 blue crab traps may be used per person. If you plan on using traps, you must review crab trapping rules at www.myfwc.com.

Additional information

Bag limit: 10 gallons whole crabs per person. Harvest of eggbearing crabs is prohibited. Maximum of 5 crabs traps per person. Traps must be pulled manually during daylight hours. See MyFWC.com for complete regulations, including regional trap closures and other trapping rules.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Callinectes sapidus

Local laws and licenses

Florida fishing license

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FAQ about Sanctuary Cove fishing

📍 Where is Sanctuary Cove located?

Sanctuary Cove is a lake located in Manatee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:

27°30′48.4″N 82°32′41.4″W

🎣 Where on Sanctuary Cove is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Sanctuary 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.

🐟 What species are in Sanctuary Cove?

The most common species in Sanctuary Cove are:

Blue tilapia - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Crevalle jack - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
Blue crab - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Sanctuary Cove fishing reports?

The latest Sanctuary Cove fishing reports are:

@Phych reported a nice Channel catfish.
@Phych reported a nice Pinfish.
@Phych reported a nice Channel catfish.
@crinklefries reported a nice Crevalle jack.
@crinklefries reported a nice Common snook.

🗓️ What species are in season at Sanctuary Cove right now?

According to fishing regulations at Sanctuary Cove, some of the species in season this November include: Common snook, Fat snook, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Lane snapper, and Grey triggerfish. 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 Sanctuary Cove?

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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Sanctuary Cove

Top fish species at Sanctuary Cove

Sanctuary Cove fishing reports

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Location

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When are Crevalle jack biting on Sanctuary Cove?

Fishing regulations at Sanctuary Cove, FL

Regulations for top species

Blue tilapia

Crevalle jack

Blue crab

Reviews of Sanctuary Cove

Other fishing waters nearby

Cities nearby

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FAQ about Sanctuary Cove fishing