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Big Sarasota Pass

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Florida, United States

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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Ladyfish

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Common snook

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General info

Big Sarasota Pass is a part of an ocean located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Sheepshead, and Crevalle jack.

Location

27°17′44″N 82°33′58.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Sarasota Pass, 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 Common snook as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Common snook

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

1

Min size

28"

Max size

33"

Measurement

Total Length
Snook permit and recreational fishing license.

No commercial harvest or sale of snook is permitted.

Regulations apply to state and adjacent Federal Waters. For more information, see MyFWC Snook.

This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com. Visit their website for more information.

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27°17′44″N 82°33′58.3″W
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FAQ about Big Sarasota Pass fishing

Big Sarasota Pass is a part of an ocean located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27°17′44″N 82°33′58.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Sarasota Pass by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Big Sarasota Pass are:
  • Common snook - 64 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Sheepshead - 26 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Crevalle jack - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
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