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Sponge Crawl Creek

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Florida, United States

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Great barracuda

13 in · 1 lb

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Common dolphinfish

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Summer flounder

13 in · 2 lb

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Common snook

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Hogfish

15 in · 3 lb

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Spotted seatrout

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General info

Sponge Crawl Creek is a stream located in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mangrove snapper, Spotted seatrout, and Common snook.

Location

28°21′44.1″N 82°42′28.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Sponge Crawl Creek, 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 April 30th, 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

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Special gear

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10
Anglers fishing for reef fish must have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use. Take a short 15‑minute training to learn how to properly use required release gear and access it at a discounted price through returnemright.org.

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Lutjanus griseus, Mangrove Snapper

Anglers fishing for reef fish must have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use. Take a short 15‑minute training to learn how to properly use required release gear and access it at a discounted price through returnemright.org. Get the required release gear for FREE by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: https://returnemright.org/about-us/gear-signup/

Regulations for

28°21′44.1″N 82°42′28.9″W
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FAQ about Sponge Crawl Creek fishing

the Sponge Crawl Creek is a stream located in Pasco County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°21′44.1″N 82°42′28.9″W
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