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Little Sawgrass

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Florida, United States

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Ruddy bowfin

24 in · 3 lb

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Black drum

30 in · 10 lb

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Butterfly peacock bass

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General info

Little Sawgrass is a swamp located in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black drum, Butterfly peacock bass, and Ruddy bowfin.

Location

27°36′48.9″N 82°23′15.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Little Sawgrass, 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 Black drum as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 24

Min size

14"

Max size

24"

Measurement

Total Length
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Pogonias cromis

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Regulations for

27°36′48.9″N 82°23′15.4″W
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FAQ about Little Sawgrass fishing

Little Sawgrass is a swamp located in Manatee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27°36′48.9″N 82°23′15.4″W
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