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Carrabelle River

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Florida, United States

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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General info

Carrabelle River is a stream located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Spotted seatrout, and Gafftopsail sea catfish.

Location

29°51′13.4″N 84°41′21.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Carrabelle River, 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 Red drum as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Vessel limit

4

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

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29°51′13.4″N 84°41′21.8″W
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the Carrabelle River is a stream located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°51′13.4″N 84°41′21.8″W
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