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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Channel

Florida, United States

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South Channel fishing reports

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Black drum

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Red drum

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Common snook

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Spotted seatrout

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Crevalle jack

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Black drum

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General info

South Channel is a part of an ocean located in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Common snook, and Bonnethead shark.

Location

27Β°50β€²57β€³N 82Β°23β€²33.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at South Channel, 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 July 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about South Channel fishing

South Channel is a part of an ocean located in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27Β°50β€²57β€³N 82Β°23β€²33.2β€³W
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