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Jakes Bayou

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Florida, United States

5.0·2 catches

Top fish species at Jakes Bayou

Longnose gar
Longnose gar
Red drum
Red drum
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Jakes Bayou fishing reports

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Longnose gar

37 in · 6 lb

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Red drum

16 in · 2 lb

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General info

Jakes Bayou is a stream located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Longnose gar and Red drum.

Location

30°33′27.2″N 87°02′19.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Jakes Bayou, 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 Longnose gar as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Longnose gar

Seasons

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No bag limit. No minimum size. No closed season.
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Lepisosteus osseus

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Regulations for

30°33′27.2″N 87°02′19.6″W
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FAQ about Jakes Bayou fishing

the Jakes Bayou is a stream located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°33′27.2″N 87°02′19.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Jakes Bayou 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 the Jakes Bayou are:
  • Longnose gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Jakes Bayou fishing reports are:
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