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Dry Tortugas National Park

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Florida, United States

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Greater amberjack

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Lane snapper

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General info

Dry Tortugas National Park is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red grouper, Common dolphinfish, and Mutton snapper.

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24°38′17.7″N 82°52′47.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Dry Tortugas National Park, 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.

Regulation boundaryFL Monroe County

You are in Dry Tortugas National Park Research Natural Area. This area is CLOSED to fishing and anchoring. Not included in the RNA is an area one nautical mile in diameter around the Garden Key Light, and the developed areas of Loggerhead Key.

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FAQ about Dry Tortugas National Park fishing

📍 Where is Dry Tortugas National Park located?
Dry Tortugas National Park is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
24°38′17.7″N 82°52′47.4″W
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🎣 Where on Dry Tortugas National Park is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Dry Tortugas National Park 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.
🐟 What species are in Dry Tortugas National Park?
The most common species in Dry Tortugas National Park are:
📢 What are the latest Dry Tortugas National Park fishing reports?
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🗓️ What species are in season at Dry Tortugas National Park right now?
According to fishing regulations at Dry Tortugas National Park, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Red grouper, Gag grouper, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Dry Tortugas National Park?

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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