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San Carlos Bay

Florida, United States

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San Carlos Bay fishing reports

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Bluestriped grunt

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Gag grouper

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Summer flounder

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Mangrove snapper

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Gag grouper

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Common snook

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General info

San Carlos Bay is a part of an ocean located in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Common snook, and Mangrove snapper.

Location

26Β°29β€²24.2β€³N 82Β°03β€²53β€³W
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Fishing regulations at San Carlos 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 May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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North Fort Myers

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LaBelle

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South Venice

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Marco Island

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Venice

48.3 miles away

Arcadia

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Gulf Gate Estates

59.7 miles away

Sarasota Springs

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FAQ about San Carlos Bay fishing

San Carlos Bay is a part of an ocean located in Lee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26Β°29β€²24.2β€³N 82Β°03β€²53β€³W
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