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Blackburn Bay

Florida, United States

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Blackburn Bay fishing reports

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Red grouper

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Mangrove snapper

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Blue runner

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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Common snook

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Common snook

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General info

Blackburn Bay is a part of an ocean located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Mangrove snapper, and Sheepshead.

Location

27Β°08β€²26.6β€³N 82Β°28β€²19.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Blackburn Bay, 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 species as of May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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South Venice

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8.4 miles away

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11.6 miles away

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Apollo Beach

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Gulfport

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Cape Coral

45.1 miles away

St. Petersburg

46.6 miles away

Gibsonton

47.7 miles away

North Fort Myers

47.9 miles away

Wauchula

49.4 miles away

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FAQ about Blackburn Bay fishing

Blackburn Bay is a part of an ocean located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27Β°08β€²26.6β€³N 82Β°28β€²19.1β€³W
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