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Big Slough Canal

Florida, United States

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Big Slough Canal fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Common snook

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Big Slough Canal is a swamp located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Manatee County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

27Β°10β€²45.1β€³N 82Β°09β€²24.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Slough Canal, 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 July 25, 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 Big Slough Canal fishing

Big Slough Canal is a swamp located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Manatee County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
27Β°10β€²45.1β€³N 82Β°09β€²24.3β€³W
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