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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 Sheepshead as of April 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Sheepshead
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
8
Min size
12"
Measurement
Total Length
Vessel limit = 50 per trip during March and April
Legal Gear: hook and line, cast net, seine, spear or gig
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Ben Pilot Creek is a lake located in Pasco County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°13′4.7″N 82°45′42.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ben Pilot Creek 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 Ben Pilot Creek are:
Sheepshead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish