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Shipyard Creek

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Florida, United States

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Red drum

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Sand seatrout

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Red drum

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Spotted seatrout

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Spotted seatrout

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Red drum

20 in · 3 lb 4 oz

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General info

Shipyard Creek is a stream located in Duval County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Red drum, and Sand seatrout.

Location

30°23′5.4″N 81°30′10.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Shipyard 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 Spotted seatrout as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted seatrout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

15"

Max size

19"

Measurement

Total Length

Northeast

Recreational

Slot limit: 15–19 inches total length

Bag limit: 3 per person/day

Season: Open year-round

Over-slot allowance: May not possess fish over 19 inches


Statewide

Illegal Gear: cannot harvest using any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead

natural bait; snatching prohibited

Allowable Gear: hook and line and cast net

Zero captain and crew bag limit when on a for-hire trip


Northeast: All Florida Waters and adjacent federal waters lying south of the Florida-Georgia border and

north of the Indian River Lagoon Region, all waters of the counties highlighted in yellow, all waters of

Volusia County north and west of the Indian River Lagoon Region, including all waters of the St. Johns

River and its tributaries, excluding all waters of the Withlacoochee River, Kissimmee River, Cypress Lake,

Lake Hatchineha, and Lake Kissimmee.

Excellent

Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout

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Regulations for

30°23′5.4″N 81°30′10.6″W
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the Shipyard Creek is a stream located in Duval County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°23′5.4″N 81°30′10.6″W
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