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Types of Weakfish in Florida
Weakfish fishing spots in Florida
Best baits and lures for Weakfish in Florida
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Biggest Weakfish catches
Latest Weakfish fishing reports in Florida
Spotted seatrout
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
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Regulations for Weakfish in Florida
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 Spotted seatrout as of June 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Tampa Bay Region
Recreational
Slot limit: 15–19 inches total length
Bag limit: 3 per person/day
Season: Open year-round
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
Tampa Bay: All Florida Waters and adjacent federal waters lying south of the westernmost point of Fred Howard Park Causeway in Pinellas County and north of the western terminus of State Road 64 in Manatee County, all waters of Manatee County north of State Road 64, and all waters of Hillsborough County. Includes the Alafia, Braden, Manatee, and Hillsborough rivers. Does not include Palma Sola Bay or the Anclote River and its tributaries.
Edibility
Synonyms
Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout
Regulations for
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FAQ
🎣 What Weakfish species can you catch in Florida?
These species can be found in many coastal waters, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Weakfish in Florida?
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Weakfish have recently been caught.