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Panther Creek

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Florida, United States

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Brown bullhead

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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General info

Panther Creek is a stream located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown bullhead and Largemouth bass.

Location

30°27′25″N 86°48′52.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Panther Creek, 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 Brown bullhead as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brown bullhead

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No minimum size. No bag limit. Bait, including freshwater shrimp, golden shiners of any size, or other freshwater nongame fish, including catfish, less than 8-inches total length may be taken for bait by the following methods, unless specifically prohibited: ■ Cast nets having a stretched mesh size not greater than 1 inch in fresh waters of the state, unless specifically prohibited. ■ Minnow dip nets not more than 4 feet in diameter. ■ Minnow seines having a stretched mesh size not greater than 1 inch, a length not more than 20 feet, and a depth not more than 4 feet. ■ Minnow traps not more than 24 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter, with a funnel entrance not more than 1 inch in spread. ■ Any game fish taken by these methods must be released immediately. ■ Taking of bait for the purpose of sale requires a commercial fishing license.
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Ameiurus nebulosus

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30°27′25″N 86°48′52.2″W
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FAQ about Panther Creek fishing

the Panther Creek is a stream located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°27′25″N 86°48′52.2″W
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