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Dog Island

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Florida, United States

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Pinfish

6 in · 3 oz

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Northern red snapper

36 in · 25 lb

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General info

Dog Island is a part of an ocean located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern red snapper, Gag grouper, and Red drum.

Location

29°48′40″N 84°34′18.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Dog Island, 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 Northern red snapper as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern red snapper

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

2

Min size

16"

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Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler if they fish from a private recreational boat for any red snapper. To sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler, call 1-888-347-4356.

The federal for-hire season opens June 1, 2025. Anglers fishing from federally-permitted for-hire vessels in federal waters may retain 2 fish per person with a 16-inch minimum size limit.

For more information about Red Snapper regulations in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico, see Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.


The 2025 Gulf red snapper season is open to those fishing from private recreational vessels or charter vessels. The summer season will begin over Memorial Day Weekend, from May 24 – May 26, and reopen June 1 through July 31. The fall season will include the following dates:

  • December 5 – 7
  • December 12 –14
  • December 19 – 21
  • December 25 – 28 (Christmas weekend)

For more info: ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record 126-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2025 | FWC

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29°48′40″N 84°34′18.7″W
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FAQ about Dog Island fishing

Dog Island is a part of an ocean located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°48′40″N 84°34′18.7″W
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