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Boca Ciega Bay

Florida, United States

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White grunt

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Pigfish

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Ladyfish

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Red drum

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General info

Boca Ciega Bay is a part of an ocean located in Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Spotted seatrout, and Mangrove snapper.

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Location

27Β°46β€²27.5β€³N 82Β°45β€²18.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Boca Ciega Bay, FL

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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 April 28, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Boca Ciega Bay fishing

Boca Ciega Bay is a part of an ocean located in Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27Β°46β€²27.5β€³N 82Β°45β€²18.2β€³W
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