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Fishing regulations at Sarasota 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 Spotted seatrout as of March 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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May possess one over 19 inches per vessel or, if fishing from shore, one over 19 inches per person, included in the bag limit.
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Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout
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FAQ about Sarasota Bay fishing
- Spotted seatrout - 346 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common snook - 372 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 225 members reported to have caught this fish
- @allanimalschannel reported a nice Black drum.
- @allanimalschannel reported a nice Atlantic spadefish.
- @mikesilverthorn reported a nice Pigfish.
- @kevin.schwab reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish.
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