Top fish species at Big Bay

Gafftopsail sea catfish
Gafftopsail sea catfish
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General info

Big Bay is a swamp located in Levy County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Marion County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Gafftopsail sea catfish.

Location

29°05′38.1″N 82°32′23.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Big 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.

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FAQ about Big Bay fishing

Big Bay is a swamp located in Levy County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Marion County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
29°05′38.1″N 82°32′23.5″W
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