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Fishing regulations at Tarkiln Bay, FL
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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.
Regulations for top species
Spotted seatrout
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.
The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Gigging
Harvest by gigging prohibited.
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
Multiple Hooks
Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.
Zero Bag for Captain
Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.
Hook & Line Only
Allowable gear: hook and line.
Panhandle Region
Recreational
Slot limit: 15–19 inches total length
Bag limit: 3 per person/day
Closed season: February
Open season: March 1 – Jan. 31
Over-slot allowance:
May possess no more than one fish per person or per vessel, whichever is less,
that is greater than 19 inches total length, included in the bag limit.
Statewide
Illegal Gear: cannot harvest using any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead
natural bait; snatching prohibited
Allowable Gear: hook and line and cast net
Zero captain and crew bag limit when on a for-hire trip
Panhandle: The western boundary is located at the Florida-Alabama border, and the region extends to the eastern coastal boundary at 84°20.800ꞌ West Longitude in Franklin County near Alligator Point. Includes all inland waters of the counties named and highlighted in yellow. Does not include Ochlockonee Bay or the Ochlockonee River and its tributaries.
Pinfish
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
Sand seatrout
Bag limit = 100 pounds.
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
FAQ about Tarkiln Bay fishing
- Spotted seatrout - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Pinfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Sand seatrout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jaime.turner reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish.
- @chrisreynolds3043 reported a nice Pinfish.
- @chrisreynolds3043 reported a nice Pinfish.
- @mamamissysmith reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @trevarnapier reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
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