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Rice Straw Strand

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species at Rice Straw Strand

Blue catfish
Blue catfish
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Blue catfish

18 in · 5 lb 2 oz

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General info

Rice Straw Strand is a swamp located in Collier County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish.

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26°19′53.2″N 81°23′29.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Rice Straw Strand, 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 Blue catfish as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

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No minimum size limit. No bag limit. No closed season. It is illegal to introduce any nonnative fish or any other nonnative organism into the waters of the state. No live nonnative fish, except variable platys and fathead minnows (aka Missouri minnows), may be transported to or between waters for use as bait.
Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

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26°19′53.2″N 81°23′29.5″W
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FAQ about Rice Straw Strand fishing

Rice Straw Strand is a swamp located in Collier County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26°19′53.2″N 81°23′29.5″W
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