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Alligator gar

37 in · 15 lb

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Blue catfish

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Black crappie

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Redbreast sunfish

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Largemouth bass

23 in · 5 lb

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Flathead catfish

36 in · 20 lb

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General info

Brothers River is a stream located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Gulf County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Alligator gar, Blue catfish, and Flathead catfish.

Location

29°55′30″N 85°02′35.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Brothers River, 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 Alligator gar as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Alligator gar

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

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Regulations for

29°55′30″N 85°02′35.7″W
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Cities nearby

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13.9 miles away

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15.9 miles away

Port St. Joe

17.2 miles away

St. George Island

21.0 miles away

Mexico Beach

22.3 miles away

Carrabelle

23.0 miles away

Callaway

34.0 miles away

Sopchoppy

34.6 miles away

Bristol

34.8 miles away

Hosford

35.4 miles away

Tyndall AFB

35.5 miles away

Blountstown

35.8 miles away

Parker

36.2 miles away

Panama City

38.3 miles away

Panacea

39.5 miles away

Lynn Haven

41.4 miles away

Southport

44.1 miles away

Crawfordville

44.9 miles away

Altha

45.0 miles away

Fort Braden

46.3 miles away

Greensboro

48.3 miles away

Gretna

50.8 miles away

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FAQ about Brothers River fishing

the Brothers River is a stream located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Gulf County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
29°55′30″N 85°02′35.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Brothers River 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.
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