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Red drum

28 in · 9 lb

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Crevalle jack

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Red drum

25 in · 6 lb

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Spotted seatrout

18 in · 1 lb

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General info

Turtle Creek Bay is a part of an ocean located in Levy County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Crevalle jack, and Spotted seatrout.

Location

29°06′54.3″N 82°47′57.5″W
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When are Crevalle jack biting on Turtle Creek Bay?

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Fishing regulations at Turtle Creek 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 Red drum as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Vessel limit

4

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

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Regulations for

29°06′54.3″N 82°47′57.5″W
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19.4 miles away

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21.9 miles away

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22.2 miles away

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22.7 miles away

Pine Ridge

23.2 miles away

Black Diamond

23.4 miles away

Morriston

24.5 miles away

Homosassa

25.6 miles away

Homosassa Springs

26.2 miles away

Rainbow Park

26.5 miles away

Lecanto

26.9 miles away

Citrus Hills

27.3 miles away

Hernando

28.0 miles away

Ocala Estates

30.1 miles away

Sugarmill Woods

32.1 miles away

Inverness

33.5 miles away

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FAQ about Turtle Creek Bay fishing

Turtle Creek Bay is a part of an ocean located in Levy County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°06′54.3″N 82°47′57.5″W
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