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Red Bug Slough

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Florida, United States

4.3·47 catches

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Bluegill

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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7 in · 4 lb

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Florida gar

29 in · 4 lb

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General info

Red Bug Slough is a canal located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

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27°16′45.9″N 82°30′12.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Red Bug Slough, 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.

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FAQ about Red Bug Slough fishing

Red Bug Slough is a canal located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27°16′45.9″N 82°30′12.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Red Bug Slough 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 Red Bug Slough are:
The latest Red Bug Slough fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Red Bug Slough, some of the species in season this May include: Summer flounder, Northern red snapper, Southern flounder, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Lane snapper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
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