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Halifax River

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Florida, United States

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Northern kingcroaker

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

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General info

Halifax River is a stream located in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mangrove snapper, Common snook, and Red drum.

Location

29°12′55″N 81°00′50.9″W
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When are Snook biting on Halifax River?

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Fishing regulations at Halifax 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 Mangrove snapper as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Mangrove snapper

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

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10

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Lutjanus griseus, Mangrove Snapper

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29°12′55″N 81°00′50.9″W
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FAQ about Halifax River fishing

the Halifax River is a stream located in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°12′55″N 81°00′50.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Halifax River 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 Halifax River are:
  • Mangrove snapper - 286 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common snook - 231 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 251 members reported to have caught this fish
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