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Sarasota Bay
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General info
Sarasota Bay is a part of an ocean located in Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Common snook, and Red drum.
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Fishing regulations at Sarasota Bay, 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 April 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Sarasota Bay fishing
- Spotted seatrout - 286 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common snook - 339 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 205 members reported to have caught this fish
- @james.davin reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
- @james.davin reported a nice Crevalle jack.
- @james.davin reported a nice Crevalle jack.
- @james.davin reported a nice Crevalle jack.
- @james.davin reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
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