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FISHING LAWS
AND REGULATIONS
The Florida Department of Natural
Resources regulates all marine fishing.
There is no saltwater fishing license
required in Florida.
When fishing for bonefish, bluefish,
flounder, mackerel, pompano, striped
RED SNAPPER bass, redfish, sailfish, snook, spotted
trout, tarpon, and permit, be sure you
have a copy of the current Florida
Saltwater Fish regulations so you'll
know exactly which are the "keepers"
and how many you can catch.
The saltwater laws and regulations
may be obtained from regional offices
of the Marine Patrol in Pensacola, Pan-
ama City, Carrabelle, Crystal River,
St. Petersburg, Ft. Myers, Marathon,
Miami, West Palm Beach, Titusville
and Jacksonville, or from the head-
SCHOOLMASTER SNAPPER quarters office in the Larson Building,
Tallahassee.
A license is required for freshwater
fishing within the state. Non-resident
licenses are issued for several time per-
iods to coincide with fishermen's time
schedules. The Florida Game and
Fresh Water Fish Commission is the
regulatory agency. These regulations
are available from any of the agents
selling freshwater fishing licenses
throughout the state.
MUTTON SNAPPER
INSHORE
FISH
TORO FISH ("BIG EYE")
SILK SNAPPER
YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER
LADY FISH JACK CREVALLE
SEA TROUT
AFRICAN POMPANO
REDFISH
BLUEFISH
BONEFISH
SALTWATER
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publ i c a t i o n
Copies of this book may be
ordered by mail from:
BUREAU OF MAPS
P.O. Box 5317
Tailahassee, Florida 32301
RESEARCHED, COMPILED and DESIGNED by
C.J. PUETZ, Box 308, 54130
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 73-92873
Copyright 1974 all rights reserved
"FLORIDA'S CHARTED SALTWATER FISHING HOLES"
is a registered trademark
INTRODUCTION
FLORIDA! 8,426 miles of saltwater coastline! Saltwater
sportfish in every mile of it! Where else is there such a
paradise for the saltwater sport fisherman?
Add Florida's semi-tropical year-round climate, and all
you'll need to know is wherethefishare biting at any given
time of the year, how to get there, and what specific baits
to use.
That is exactly why this book is written so you can put
your fishing skills to work (andfun)wherethe fish are known
to be.
The coastline of Florida is divided into nineareas for your
convenience and ease in finding the fishing holes. You will
note that the offshore fishing holesaredesignated by letters,
and the inshore ones are numbered.
The fishing holes shown are the known ones. They are the
proven spots where certain species of saltwater fish can al-
ways be caught the season of the year indicated. No doubt
there are many more spots than the over-five hundred
shown, but until research proves their continuous availa-
bility, they will not be shown.
The weather, tides, and temperature of the water are
always important, and can hardly be predicted. The ex-
perienced angler knows to take these factors into con-
sideration before selecting one of these numerous salt-
water fishing holes. Specific data on thesefishing conditions
can almost always be obtained in any localarea. Your best
bet is to get latest reports from the radio and TV stations,
local newspapers, or the closest fishing camp.
In the charts that follow the coastline maps, you can choose
your fishing hole by the type of fish you want to catch, by
the time of the year, or by location.
In designating the seasons, the following months were
used:
WINTER: December, January and February
SPRING: March, April and May
SUMMER: June, July and August
FALL: September, October and November
The term "offshore" has different connotations in the var-
ious areas of Florida. Looking at your area maps, you will
see that some of the offshore fishing holes are almost in-
shore. This is due to the extreme depth of the water and
other factors, with some "offshore" spots well within sight
of land. Normally, the majority of the offshore fishing
grounds are contained within the 100 fathom line and their
nature is determined by the slope of the continental shelf,
bottom composition and typography, currents, and popula-
tion of the adjacent coastal areas. Naturally, the fishing
holes most intensively fished are the ones closest to shore.
The area maps used were specially prepared to show the
approximate locations and the area of the saltwater fishing
holes. These maps are not designed to be used for navi-
gation. It is suggested that you obtain navigational charts
published by the National Ocean Survey (formerly Coast
and Geodetic Survey) from local marine supply dealers
in Florida or direct from the National Ocean Survey's Dis-
tribution Center, Washington, D. C. 20235. Appropriate
charts pertaining to the coastline of Florida are listed in the
N.O.S. National Chart Catalog 1 and are numbered 1243
through 1265. They sell for $1.50 each.
There are several of the offshore fishing holes bearing
the same name. These are local names only. To be sure
you fish the one chosen, it is important to rely on the co-
ordinates given in the chart.
No attempt has been made to include all of the artificial
reefs, only the major ones. Each year many small ones
are added with the deposit of old auto bodies, tires, dis-
carded appliances and other debris.
Current information on where the saltwater game fish are
biting, and other specific fishing data, may be obtained by
writing the Florida Department of Natural Resources, Bureau
of Education and Information, Larson Building, Tallahassee,
Florida 32304.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AREA 1 MAP ........... .. ............... 4-5
Area 1 Inshore............. ................ 6-11
Area 1 Offshore .......................... 12-14 '
AREA 2 MAP ......... .................. 16-17
Area 2 Inshore ......................... 18-21 AREA 19 AREA9
Area 2 Offshore .................... 21 AREA 2 A
AREA 3 MAP ............................ 22-23 _______
Area 3 Inshore ..... ................... 24-28
Area 3 Offshore ........................... 29 ::
AREA 4 MAP ............ .. .. ......... 30-31 0
Area 4 Inshore ..................... ..... 32-38
Area 4 Offshore .. ............. .......... 39-42 c
AREA 5 MAP . ...................... 44-45 AREA 3
Area 5 Inshore ........................... 46-51
Area 5 Offshore ......................... 52-53
AREA 6 MAP ................ ..... ..... .. 54-55
Area 6 Inshore ................... ... ....... 56-60 ',
Area 6 Offshore +........................ 60-62
AREA 7 MAP ....................... ........ 64-65 o REA
Area 7 Inshore ...... .... ... ............ 66-76
Area 7 Offshore ........................ 77-79
AREA 8 MAP ................. ........... 80-81 AREA4
Area 8 Inshore .......................... 82-90 ,
Area 8 Offshore ....... .... ........ ....... 91-93
AREA 9 MAP .. .......... ................ 94-95
Area Inshore ........ ................96-104 ___
Area9Offshore ................ ..........104-107 ,
Artificial Baits ................ ......... ... 63 ;-
Boating Tips for more Pleasurable Florida Fishing ... 43
Edibility of the Fish You Catch ..... ..... .5 AREA 15
First Aid ............................... 110 AREA 7
Florida Rigs ............. .......... ........ 108-110
Hooks ................?......... ....... I.. 1ll -
Ladies Clothing .... ....................... 43
Leaders .............................. 96
Natural Baits ....... .... ................... 63
Release of Fish and Certificates . . . . 15
Rods and Reels ..................... 63 AREA6
Tackle for Saltwater Fishing . . . . .. 63
Tides .... ..... .. .. ......... .. 100
W weather ................. ............... 98-99 s..
AREA 1
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AMBERJACK
(Seriola dumerili)
Purple-gray back shading to white belly, golden sheen on cious fighter. The strike is always heavy and fast, with a
sides. Dark stripe runs from snout across eye to first dorsal sounding action immediately following. Makes a savage
fin. Fins are tinged with dusky yellow. Average weight 15 final run after apparently giving up.
to 20 pounds. A favorite with many anglers. It is a tena-
AREA 1
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
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1
Perdido Bay flats
2
Santa Rosa Pass
3
Beach Pier
4
Escambia Bay flats
7-10 Ft.
10-12 Ft.
0-12 Ft.
7-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
White Trout
Croaker
Flounder
Bluefish
Drum
Sheepshead
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
White Trout
Croaker
Flounder
Gafftop Catfish
Pompano
Bluefish
Drum
Redfish
Silver Trout
Whiting
Pompano
Cobia
Bluefish
Spade fish
Croaker
White Trout
Flounder
Gafftop Catfish
Dolphin
Bonito
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
White Trout
Croaker
Flounder
Pompano
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Silver Trout
0
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Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Plugs, live bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp
Cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddlers, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs, trout-tout
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Plugs, live bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Sandfleas, jigs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut and live bait
Cut bait, plugs
Shrimp -
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait
Live bait
Live bail
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Plugs, live bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp
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BARRACUDA
(Sphyraena barracuda)
Silvery, shading from dark greenish back to off-white belly, racuda's strike is fast and slashing, giving plenty of sport
Black spots on sides. Body is long, pike-shaped with a pro- plus a thrilling fight. Don't underestimate its magnificent
truding lower jaw. Large mouth with sharp, jagged teeth, fighting ability.
Average weight 5 to 10 pounds, up to 70 pounds. The Bar-
AREA 1
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCTHEM TO USE
SP S F W
5
East Bay flats 4-6 Ft. Speckled Trout 0 0 0 Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Tarpon 0 Live bait, plugs
White Trout 0 0 Shrimp
Croaker 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Flounder 0 Shrimp
Gafftop Catfish 0 0 0 Cut bait
Pompano Sandfleas, jigs
Bluefish Cut bait, plugs
Redfish S Shrimp, cut bait, plugs
Drum Shrimp
Silver Trout Shrimp
6
Beaches 0-6 Ft. Whiting 0 S Shrimp, cut bait
Pompano Sandfleas, jigs
Cobia *0 Cut bait, jigs
Bluefish Cut bait, plugs
Spadefish 0 Shrimp
Bonito 0 0 Cut and live bait
Tarpon Live bait, plugs
Dolphin Cut and live bait
Redfish 0 Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
7
Beach Pier 0-10 Ft. Whiting 0 0 9 Shrimp, cut bait
Pompano 0 0 0 0 Sandfleas, jigs
Cobia 0 0 Cut and live bait, jigs
Bluefish 0 Cut bait, plugs
Spadefish 0 Shrimp
Bonito 0 Cut and live bait
Tarpon 0 Live bait, plugs
Dolphin 0 Cut and live bait
Redfish 9 Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Flounder 0 0 0 Shrimp
Croaker 0 0 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Gafftop Catfish 0 0 Cut bait
White Trout 0* Shrimp
8
Shalimar flats 4-6 Ft. Speckled Trout 0 0 Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Tarpon 0 0 Live bait, plugs
Flounder 0 Shrimp
Croaker 0* 0 Cut bait
White Trout 0* *0 Shrimp
Pompano 0 Sandfleas, jigs
Redfish 0* Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Bluefish 0 Cut bait, plugs
Drum 0 Shrimp
Silver Trout 0 Shrimp
Sturgeon 0 Cut bait
BLUEFISH
(Pomatomus saltatrix)
Bright greenish-blue back shading to bluish silver on sides No fish has a sharper strike for its size and weight than the
and off-white belly. Large pectoral fin is blackish at base. Bluefish. Its hit-and-run characteristic makes instantaneous
Hard scrappers and good eating. Sharp teeth demand wire hooking a necessity.
leaders. Average weight 1 to 3 pounds, up to 20 pounders.
AREA 1
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W T U
9
Rocky Bayou
10
Destin Pass
11
Beach Pier
12
Choctawhatchee Bay
Alaqua Creek
13
La Grange Bayou
6-10 Ft.
4-12 Ft.
0-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
0
0
*
*
Speckled Trout -
Tarpon
Croaker
Flounder
White Trout
Striped Bass
Pompano
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Silver Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Croaker
Flounder
Gafftop Catfish
White Trout
Pompano
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Flounder
Spadefish
Croaker
White Trout
Pompano
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Black Snapper
Red fish
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Black Snapper
Redfish
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Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp
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Live bait, plugs, spoons
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp
Cut bait
Shrimp
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Cut bait
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Live bait, plugs
Cut bait
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
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AREA 1
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
_SP S F W
14
Gulf Beach Pier
S'15
Lafayette Creek
16
Black Creek
17
.Gulf Beach
18
Inlet Beach
19'
West Bay Flats
20
Intracoastal Waterway West Bay
0-12 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
0-8 Ft.
0-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Whiting
Pompano
Cobia
Bluefish
Spadefish
Black Snapper
Bonito
Tarpon
Dolphin
Redfish
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Redfish
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Black Snapper
Pompano
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Silver Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Pompano
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Pompano
Drum
Redfish
Bluefish
Silver Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Pompano
Redfish
Bluefish
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
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0
*
0
*
*
*
*
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Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp
Cut bait
Live bait, spoons
Live bait, plugs
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp, plugs
Live bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Live bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Live bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Cut bait
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp.
Shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sandfleas, jigs
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, plugs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
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AREA 1
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W TO
21
Burnt Mill Creek
22
North Bay flats
23
Grand Lagoon
24
Panama City Beach Pier
25
St. Andrews Bay flats
26
East Bay flast
27
Jetties
6-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
2-6 Ft.
0-12 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Pompano
Redfish
Bluefish
Silver Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Pompano
Redfish
Bluefish
Silver Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Pompano
Bluefish
Redfish
Whiting
Pompano
Cobia
Bluefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
White Trout
Grunts
Sheepshead
Tripletail
Drum
Bluefish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Pompano
Bluefish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Whiting
Pompano
Cobia
Bluefish
Spadefish
Bonito
Redfish
Sheepshead
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Shrimp. plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, plugs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, plugs, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Cut bait, plugs, spoons
Shrimp
Cigar minnows, jigs
Cigar minnows, jigs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sandfleas, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp
Sand fleas
Live bait, jigs
Cut bait, plugs, spoons
Shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
AREA 1
I OCAT SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
_SP F I ToU
Crooked Island flats
29
Mexico Beach Fishing Pier
30
Deer Point Dam
31
Intracoastal Waterway
32
St. Joseph Bay potholes
33
St. Joseph State Park beach
34
St. Joseph Bay potholes
35
St. Joseph Bay potholes
36
Lake Wimico
37
St. Vincent Island and Indian Pass
6-8 Ft.
0-12 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
10-12 Ft.
2-8 Ft.
0-10 Ft.
2-8 Ft.
2-8 Ft.
4-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
Whiting
Pompano
Cobia
Bluefish
Redfish
Tarpon
Whiting
Speckled Trout
Cobia
Spadefish
Croaker
Bluefish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Drum
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Redfish
Bluefish
Cobia
Redfish
Flounder
Whiting
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Redfish
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Bluefish
Cobia
Sheepshead
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0
S
0
S
0
0
S
* I
* 5
* S
* S
Shrimp
Sanfleas, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, plugs
Live bait, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, plugs, spoons
Cigar minnows, jigs
Sandfleas, jigs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp
Live bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Live bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Live bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
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AREA 1
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
E7I____________________SP -I S I F W ToUS
A
The Sea buoy
300 14' to 300 17' N.
87 14' to 870 23' W.
B
Sunken Ship Massachusetts
300 16' N.
870 19' W.
C
Wreck of Russian Freighter
300 12' N.
870 13' W.
D
Trisler Grounds
29 51' to 290 56' N.
870 22' to 87 29' W.
E
50 Fathom Edge, The Edges
290 26' to 300 00' N.
870 00' to 870 30' W.
F
The Timber Holes
30 05' to 300 12' N.
86 40' to 87 05' W.
G
29 Edge
27 Edge
300 04' to 300 07' N.
860 44' to 870 00' W.
H
The Sea Buoy
300 19' to 30 23' N.
860 24' to 86 33' W.
I
Southeast Grounds
300 04' to 300 11' N.
860 14' to 860 34' W.
18-60 Ft.
Partially
exposed
78-84 Ft.
102-120 Ft.
180480 Ft.
90-126 Ft.
144-180 Ft.
24-78 Ft.
90-126 Ft.
Bluefish
Cobia
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Cobia
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
Bonito
Cobia
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Cobia
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live Bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
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AREA 1
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
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J
27 Fathom Area
Southeast Grounds
290 57' to 300 04' N.
860 12' to 86 33' W.
K
290 51' to 29 57' N.
86 13' to 86* 30' W.
L
Mingo Ridge
29 47' N.
860 33' W.
M
Trolling Grounds
300 02' to 300 16' N.
85 39' to 860 04' W.
N
The Rock Pile
30 07' N.
85 49' W.
O
Tarpon Wreck
30 06' N.
850 56' W.
P
290 58' to 300 11' N.
850 56' to 860 11' W.
Q.
Warsaw Hole
30 02' N.
850 50'W.
R
Offshore Platform
30001' N.
850 54' W.
132-192 Ft.
198 246 Ft.
366-378 Ft.
18-72 Ft.
70-80 Ft.
96 Ft.
78-108 Ft.
80-85 Ft.
90 Ft.
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper ,
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Warsaw Grouper
Bonito
Black Grouper
Dolphin
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
.Bonito
Cobia
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Bonito
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Bonito
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Warsaw Grouper
Black Grouper
Cobia
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
I~I
Squid, Cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Squid, cut bait
Feathers, spoons, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, spoons, lures
Live bait, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
BLUE RUNNER
(Caranx crysos)
Greenish-blue back and upper sides shading to a yellowish silver belly. Fins colorless. Weight 1 pound, up to 5 pounds.
BONEFISH
(Albula vulpes)
Burnished silver body with olive tinge on back. Horizontal This is a prized game fish. Reel with 250 yards of filament
stripes along back and sides. Nose rounded and extends line is necessary in handling the long searing run when the
over small mouth. Tail widely forked. A shallow water Bonefish is first hooked, because the initial run is often as
game fish. Extremely fast. Average weight 5 pounds, up much as 400 feet beforeitslows down or turns. Landing
to the 19 pound record catch. A real thriller. Not edible. one is a real thrill.
AREA 1
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION. DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
________SP S F TOUSE
3 to 5's
29 46' to 300 04' N.
85 50'to 86* 12'W.
T
Tugboat "Leroy"
29 50' N.
85 55' W.
U
290 39' to 290 52' N.
86' 04' to 86 18' W.
V
Spawning Grounds
29 45' N.
850 35' W.
W
29 27' to 29 41' N.
85 49' to 85 59' W.
X
Spawning Grounds
29 27' N.
85 40' W.
Y
The Mud Banks
29 19'to 29 22' N.
85 45' to 85 55' W.
102-138 Ft.
114 Ft.
138-270 Ft.
78-84 Ft.
102-150 Ft.
96 Ft.
186-204 Ft.
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Vermillion Snapper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Porgy
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Vermillion Snapper
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
.Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
11 1 1h1
RELEASE OF FISH AND CERTIFICATES
Fishermen are encouraged to release certain fish unless
they are wanted as trophies. Tarpon are one of these fish.
They are not good eating and are great fighters. Most
fishing tournaments in Florida operate ona pointsystem and
encourage release of all but the largest of these fine fish.
For many years the Stuart and Palm Beach fishing clubs
have encouraged the release of Atlantic sailfish. Tagging
programs have proven that the majority of released fish
live to fight again as long as reasonable care is taken in
the release. Both of these tournaments, alopg with the old-
est in the United States, the Miami Metro, give certificates
of release to the angler. Many other tournaments have
adopted this program so that your catch is recognized and
the fish is not killed.
The Florida Conservation News, published by the Florida
Department of Natural Resources, has had a release certifi-
cate program for several years. Further information on
this program may be obtained by writing the Florida Con-
servation News, Florida Department of Natural Resources,
Larson Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32304.
EDIBILITY OF THE FISH
YOU CATCH
To eat or not to eat the fish you catch depends, of course,
on a person's taste. Naturally, theexceptionare the species
S that are definitely poisonous or even harmful to touch.
r Some fish are better textured and flavored than others.
And too, how a person prepares the fish to eat has a lot to
do with their desirability. Some contend that most all are
good to eat, if you know how to cook them. Freshness too,
is an important factor.
So, assuming that you are a fisherman with an average
taste, here's how you will rate their edibility:
S EXCELLENT: Striped bass, redfish, bluefish, cobia, dolphin,
S flounder, Nassau and red grouper, grunts, cero, king and
spanish mackerel, mullet, permit, pompano, snook, porgies,
spotted seatrout, shad, mangrove, lane, red, vermillion, and
yellowtail snapper, trippletail, wahoo.
GOOD: Black grouper, croaker, jack crevalle, black and
spotted jewfish, blue marlin, round pompano, sheepshead,
S tuna, southern whiting.
POOR: Amberjack, bonefish, bonito, black drum, yellow
Jack, ladyfish, blue runner, sailfish, silver whiting.
FISH TO BE THROWN BACK: (This classification includes
quite a number of non-game fish and others not included
elsewhere in this book, but which may be caught by you in
Florida waters. Also included are those that are poisonous,
vicious to touch, etc.) batfish, boxfish, saltwater catfish, file-
fish, horse-eye jack, needlefish, rainbow parrotfish, puffer,
porcupine, sand diver, scorpionfish, sergeant major, ham-
S' merhead shark, snakefish, dog snapper, tarpon.
There are three characteristics of fish that may be unsafe
S to eat, as follows: 1. Poisonous fish usually have rough or
spiny scales, thorn-like spines, long plates or skin covering
* of bristles which may look like hair. 2. Jaws of most poi-
.. sonous fish have a hard, white covering without distinct
teeth. 3. Few poisonous fish look likefish. They are groles-
que creatures with strange shapes.
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SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP I s F TO
1
East Bay
2
Apalachicola Bay flats
3
Sikes Pass
4
East Bay
5
Carrabelle River
6
St. George Sound
7
East Pass
6-8 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
4-12 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
7-9 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
9-12 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Red fish
Flounder
Bluefish
Cobia
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Bluefish
Cobia
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Bluefish
Cobia
Whiting
Pompano
Jack Crevalle
Speckled Trout
Red fish
Flounder
Grunt
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Bluefish
Cobia
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Bluefish
Flounder
Cobia
Sheepshead
Grunt
0
0
0
0
S
0
0
0
S
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
S
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Cut bait, plugs, spoons
Live bait, plugs, spoons
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Cut bait, plugs, spoons
Live bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Live bait, jigs
Shrimp
Sandfleas, jigs
Shrimp, jigs, plugs
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Crabs, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Crabs, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Cut bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, plugs, jigs
Crabs, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp
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S*
AREA 2
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
S__SP S F W U
8
Dog Island Reefs
9
Gulf Beach
10
St. Teresa flats
11
Panacea
Bridge
12
Ochlockonee Bay flats
13
Mud Cove
14
Spring Creek
15
Live Oak Island
6-8 Ft.
0-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Spanish Mackerel
Cobia
Bluefish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Red fish
Flounder
Cobia
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Grunt
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Whiting
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Cobia
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Grunt
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Grunt
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Grunt
Redfish
Sheepshead
S
S
0
S
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Spoons, live bait, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, jigs
Shrimp, plugs, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Jigs, plugs, cut bait
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Spoons, live bait, jigs
Cut bait, spoons, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
m .
AREA 2
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP I S I F t W TO US
16
St. Marks River
17
East River
18
Aucilla River
19
Econfina River
20
Spring Warrior Creek
21
Dekle Beach flats
22
Long Grass Point
23
Rock Point
4-12 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Sheepshead
Cobia
Redfish
Grunt
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Grunt
Bluefish
Speckled Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Sheepshead
Redfish
Grunt
Cobia
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Redfish
Grunt
Cobia
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Grunt
Cobia
Speckled Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Cobia
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Redfish
Sheepshead
Grunt
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheephead
Mangrove Snapper
Grunt
* Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
* 0 Live bait, spoons, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
* Live bait, jigs
0 Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
* 0* Cut bait, shrimp
* 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
* Shrimp
* Shrimp, cut bait
* 0 Cut bait, spoons, jigs
* Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
* Live bait, spoons, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, jigs
0 Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp
Live bait, jigs
0 Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
0 Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
0 Fiddler crabs, shrimp
*0 Shrimp
0 Live bait, jigs
0 0 0 Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
0 Live bait, jigs
0 Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
0 Shrimp
0 Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait
0* Shrimp
20
AREA 2
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO US
___ SP S F WTOUSE
24
Deadman's Bay 6-10 Ft. Speckled Trout 0 0 0 Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Redfish S Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cobia 0 Live bait, jigs
Grass Grouper 0 0 Cut bait
Grunt Shrimp
25
Steinhatchee River 5-10 Ft. Redfish 0 Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 0 Shrimp
Sheepshead Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Speckled Trout 0 Shrimp, pork rind, jigs
26
Drum Point 8-10 Ft. Speckled Trout 0 .* Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Redfish 0 Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Cobia 0 Live bait, jigs
BONITO
(Sarda sarda)
Deep blue back shading to silver on sides and white on value not considered good. Extremely speedy. Its first run
belly. Black wavy lines run obliquely down and forward after being hooked is long and determined. The strike is
from back to lateral line. Large spike teeth in lower jaw. so heavy that many anglers think they are playing with a
Average weight 4 to 5 pounds, up to 15 pounds. Food much larger fish than they actually are.
AREA 2
A
290 33' to 290 48' N.
840 24' to 840 35' W.
B
290 46' to 290 54' N.
840 07' to 840 25' W.
C
29 37' to 290 57' N.
83 50' to 840 14' W.
D
29 27' to 290 36' N.
840 00' to 860 23' W.
E
290 14' to 290 26' N.
830 50' to 840 00' W.
36-66 Ft.
9-42 Ft.
12-42 Ft.
54-78 Ft.
60-66 Ft.
Black Grouper
Grunt
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
Grunt
Sea Bass
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
Grunt
Sea Bass
Grouper
Grunt
Flounder
Sea Bass
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp. cut bait, jigs
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
r
AREA 3
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COBIA
(Rachycentron canadum)
Dark brown back shading to off-white belly with finlets jolting. Then entire fight to land one is a rough-and-tumble
ahead of dorsal fin. Head short and flat with protruding experience. It makes charging runs with sharpyankings and
lower jaw. Dark stripe from snout to tail. Average weight sudden changes of direction.
9 to 15 pounds, up to 75 pounds. The strike of a Cobia is
AREA 3
T -. SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I L __SP Sj F W W
Suwannee River Pass
2
Suwannee River
Channel
3
Suwannee Sand Flats
4
Suwannee Sand Flats
5
Cedar Keys
6
Cedar Key Flats
8-12 Ft.
10-12 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Sheepshead
Cobia
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Cobia
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Cobia
Spanish Mackerel
Grunt
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Cobia
Spanish Mackerel
Grunt
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Spanish Mackerel
Sheepshead
Redfish
Black fish
Mangrove Snapper
Sand Trout
Cobia
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Sheepshead
Redfish
Cobia
Blackfish
Mangrove Snapper
Ladyfish
Sand Trout
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, jigs, plugs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Livebait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, jigs
24
DRUM
(Pogonias crom is)
Body grayish silver with dark metallic sheen. Fins black, to 50 pounds. The strike is slow and casual, but once the
Wide, dark vertical bars band thebody. Tiny barbels ex- Drum is hooked, it puts up a strong fight.
tend from lower jaw. Average weight, 4 to 8 pounds, up
AREA 3
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
Waccassa Bay Flats
8
Otter Creek
9
North Withlacoochee Flats
10
Withlacoochee River Flats
11
Withlacoochee River Mouth
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Redfish
Blackfish
Cobia
Mangrove Snapper
Ladyfish
Sand Trout
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Redfish
Blackfish
Cobia
Mangrove Snapper
Ladyfish
Sand Trout
Speckled Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Sheepshead
Redfish
Blackfish
Cobia
Mangrove Snapper
Ladyfish
Sand Trout
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Redfish
Blackfish
Ladyfish
Mangrove Snapper
Sand Trout
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Blackfish
Redfish
Sand Trout
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, jigs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
25
AREA 3
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TOUSE
_____ _SP IF WI W
12
Black Point Flats
13
Crystal River
14
Mangrove Point Flats
15
Long Point
16
Homosassa River Mouth
17
Hell's Gate
18
Chassahowitza Bay Flats
4-6 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Redfish
Rock Bass
Bluefish
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Grass Grouper
Tarpon
Rock Bass
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Grass Grouper
Tarpon
Rock Bass
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Rock Bass
Ladyfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Grass Grouper
Tarpon
Rock Bass
Ladyfish
* I
I *
* I
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, jigs, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, plugs
Cut bait, jigs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, spoons
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Plugs, live bait
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, jigs, shrimp
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, jigs, shrimp
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, spoons, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, jigs, shrimp
__ __ _ _________ _______
AREA 3
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W _
19
Raccoon Point
20
Pine Island
21
Bayport-Mid River
22
Coon Key Flats
23
Aripeka
24
Flats
25
Hudson Flats
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Grass Grouper
Tarpon
Rock Bass
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Grass Grouper
Tarpon
Rock Bass
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Ladyfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Grass Grouper
Tarpon
Rock Bass
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Bluefish
Tarpon
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Bluefish
Tarpon
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Bluefish
Tarpon
Sheepshead
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Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, jigs, shrimp
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, jigs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, shiner tails, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, jigs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Live bait, plugs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Live bait, plugs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jins
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, spoons, plugs
Live bait, plugs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
DOLPHIN
(Coryphaena hippurus)
Iridescent blue-green back shading to yellow and silver be- all fish. Average weight 5 to 8 pounds, up to 50 pounds.
low with red tinges on fins and gill-covers. Long blue dorsal Known for its speed and stamina, the Dolphin is one of the
fin extends length of body. Small purple dots cover back most colorful saltwater gamefish. Itstrikessavagelyand per-
and sides. Head of male squared-off with forehead rising forms like a real acrobat with its leaps, diving and splash-
straight from the mouth. Head of female more rounded, ing of water. High aerial flips as well as straight runs to-
and body greenish-gold. One of the fastest swimmers of ward the boat can be expected.
FLOUNDER
(Paralichthys spp.)
Easily distinguishable with both eyes on the upper side of four dark spots. Underside off-white. Average weight 1 to
the flat body. Upper side light olive-brown with three or 2-1/2 pounds, up to 10 pounds.
AREA 3
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
26
Bayonet Point 6-8 Ft. Speckled Trout 0 0 0 Shrimp, jigs, cut bait
Redfish Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Tarpon 0 Live bait, plugs
Sheepshead 0 Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Mangrove Snapper 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Ladyfish Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Silver Trout 0 0 Shrimp, jigs
27
Pithlachascotee River Flats 6-8 Ft. Speckled Trout 0 Shrimp, jigs, cut bait
Redfish 0 0 Cut bait; shrimp, jigs
Tarpon Live bait, plugs
Sheepshead 0 Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Mangrove Snapper 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Ladyfish 0 Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Silver Trout 0* Shrimp, jigs
28
Anclote Keys 8-10 Ft. Speckled Trout 0* Shrimp, jigs, cut bait
Redfish 0* Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Tarpon 0* Live bait, plugs
Sheepshead 0 Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Mangrove Snapper Shrimp, cut bait
Ladyfish Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Silver Trout 0* Shrimp, jigs
29
Anclote River 8-10 Ft. Speckled Trout Shrimp, jigs, cut bait
Redfish 0* Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Tarpon 0 Live bait, plugs
Sheepshead 0 Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Mangrove Snapper 0* Shrimp, cut bait
Ladyfish S Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Silver Trout 0* Shrimp, jigs
28
GROUPER (Black)
(Mycteroperca microlepis)
Brownish-gray color with all fins edged in black except dor- lunges towards rocks and crevices. The angler must check
sal fin. Dark oblong blotches form both lateral lines and this or fear the losing of tackle in the rocks or cut lines. It
vertical bars. Average weight 4 to 8 pounds, up to 50 is the "fightingest" of all in the Grouper family.
pounds. The fight after being hooked employs its downward
GROUPER (Nassau)
(Epinephelus striatus)
Pale olive-gray becoming fainter on lower sides. Broad squared and mottled. Average weight 5 to 10 pounds, up
spotted bars of darker olive-brown band the body. Tail to 45 pounds.
AREA 3
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I II___SP I F W F
A
29 11' to 290 20' N.
840 39' to 840 56' W.
B
28 47' to 290 04' N.
83 16' to 830 29' W.
C
Yullee Rock
280 53' N.
830 10' W.
D
Florida Middle Grounds
28 11' to 280 45' N.
840 00' to 840 25' W.
E
28 28' to 28 48' N.
820 57' to 830 17' W.
F
280 23' N.
83 22' W.
G
Off North Pass
28 23' N.
830 06' W.
H
West of South Pass
280 11' N.
830 02' W.
72-114 Ft.
180-324 Ft.
120-180 Ft.
78-150 Ft.
2842 Ft.
65-70 Ft.
36 Ft.
30-35 Ft.
Grunt
Red Grouper
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Grunt
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Grunt
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Black Grouper
Grunt
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Black Grouper
Grunt
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Sea Bass
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
20
AREA 4
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AREA 4
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
1
Caladesi Island
2
Dunedin
3
Clearwater Beach
4
Largo Flats
5
Belleair Beach
6
Indian Rocks Beach
7
Indian Rocks Beach Pier
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Pompano
Redfish
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
*
0
*
*
0
0
*
*
0
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Jigs, sand fleas
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Jigs, sand fleas
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
MEO = I I
GROUPER (Red)
(Epinephelus morio)
Reddish brown and mottled over entire body including fins. age weight 4 to 8 pounds, up to 30 pounds.
Mouth large and bright orange inside. Tail square. Aver-
AREA 4
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
1___________________SP S F W T
Madeira Beach
9
Boca Ceiga Bay Flats
10
Treasure Island Beach
11
Boca Ceiga Bay Channel
12
Pass-a-Grille Beach
13
Gulfport Flats
4-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
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AREA 4
T P SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I I, SP S I TO USE
14
Pine Key
15
Skyway Bridge
16
Tierra Verda
17
Bird Key
18
Desoto Park Pier
19
Mullet Key
20
Skyway Bridge
4-6 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
34
GROUPER (Rock Hind)
(Ephinephelus adscenionis)
Uneven dark green with red spots over entire body, fins to 10 pounds. All groupers are prized table fare.
and portion of tail. Average weight 1-1/2 to 3 pounds, up
AREA 4
FI SEASONTO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH, FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM
_______________ _______SP S F W TUSE
21
Egmont Channel
22
Anna Maria Island
23
Tera Ceiga
24
Tampa Bay
25
Tampa Bay
26
Tampa Bay Channel
27
Tampa Bay
10-20 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
10-15 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Cobia
Grouper
Snook
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Cobia
Grouper
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Cobia
Grouper
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Cobia
Grouper
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Cobia
Grouper
Snook
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, cut bait
Live bait, plugs, jigs
- I I I~I -s I I
GROUPER (Southern Black)
(Mycteroperca bonaci)
Over-all grayish. Dark oblong markings form vertical bars and lateral lines. Average weight 8 pounds, up to 65 pounds.
AREA 4
SEASON TO' BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I___ ISP S F W W
28
Holmes Beach
29
Tampa Bay
30
Bradenton Beach
31
Longboat Key
32
Sarasota Bay
33
Sarasota Bay
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
36
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
GROUPER (Warsaw)
(Epinephelus nigritus)
Black in color with dark, patchy gray markings. Turns brown weight 25 to 35 pounds, up to 500 pounds.
when dead. Enormous mouth. Tail rounded. Average
AREA 4
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
_____________ S_ _P S- F TOUSE
34
Sarasota Bay
35
Sarasota Bay
36
Longboat Key
37
Sarasota Bay
38
Midnight Pass
39
Siesta Key
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
SpeckledTrout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Tarpon
Drum
Silver Trout
Whiting
Spanish Mackerel
King Mackerel
Tarpon
Pompano
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cutbait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
I II
GROUPER (Yellowfin)
(Mycteroperca venenosa)
Greenish-black over gray-green on back and upper sides spots over entire body andfins. Fins edged with yellow.
shading to white belly. Heavily dotted with orange-brown Average weight 6 pounds, up to 50 pounds.
GRUNT
(Haemulon plumieri)
There are many species found in Florida waters. All are brownish cast. A number of light blue stripes on head.
good to eat. Average weight 1/2 to 2-1/2 pounds. The H. Mouth bright reddish-orange inside. It makes a grunting
plumieri is the most common. Body bluish-gray with light sound when caught.
AREA 4
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W TOUSE
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Jigs, sand fleas
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Jigs, sand fleas
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Jigs, sand fleas
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Jigs, sand fleas
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait
40
Casey Pass
41
Manasota Key
42,
Manasota Key
43
Stump Pass
44
Bacillia Pass
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
38
AREA 4
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SPI S IF W USE
A
280 05' N.
830 27' W.
B
280 08' N.
830 13' W.
C
Hotel Range
28 03' N.
830 04' W.
D
Dunedin Wreckage Drop
28 03' N.
820 55'W.
E
Steamboat Lumps
270 55' N.
84 30' W.
F
The Elbow
270 37' to 270 53' N.
840 04' to 840 14' W.
G
27 48' N.
830 40'W.
H
270 58' N.
83 16' to 830 28' W.
I
270 58' to 280 01' N.
83o 02' W.
J
The Wreck
270 57' N.
83 08 W
80-85 Ft.
57-70 Ft.
40-45 Ft.
28-32 Ft.
258-294 Ft.
150-204 Ft.
120-138 Ft.
80-100 Ft.
3642 Ft.
30-60 Ft.
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Grunt
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
Cobia
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Spanish Mackerel
Barracuda
Bonito
Cobia
King Mackerel
Jacks
39
39
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait, squid
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Live bait, cut bait, lures
AREA 4
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
__________ _____ SP S F W. U
K
270 56' N.
82 57' W.
L
27 42' to 270 53' N.
830 16' to 830 27' W.
M
270 47' N.
820 58' to 830 04' W.
N.
270 24' to 270 35' N.
830 15' to 830 23' W.
O
Ten Fathom Wreck
270 29' N.
83 21'W.
P
270 40' N.
820 59' W.
Q
Times Square
27041' N.
820 55' W.
R
Egmont Channel
270 36' N.
820 56' W.
S
27 34' N.
820 50' W.
25-30 Ft.
54-100 Ft.
50-54 Ft.
90-126 Ft.
60 Ft.
36-45 Ft.
35 Ft.
6-90 Ft.
20-25 Ft.
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Grunt
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Cobia
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Black Grouper
Dolphin
Grunt
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Amberjack
Barracuda
Bonito
King Mackerel
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Sea Bass
Barracuda
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Jacks
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Cobia
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Feathers, spoons, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
,Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
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AREA 4
I SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
S___________ _SP | S F | W
Southwest Pass
270 30' to 270 38' N.
82 40' to 820 55' W.
U
270 28' N.
830 07' W.
V.
27 27' N.
83 05' W.
W
2450 from Longboat Pass
27 21' N.
820 56' W.
X
27 17' to 270 22' N.
82 53' W.
Y
9-Fathom Gully, Barracuda Hole
270 19' N.
820 49'W.
Z
270 12' N.
82041' W.
AA
Barracuda Hole The Ice Box
270 10' to 270 16' N.
820 41' to 820 47' W.
AB
270 08' N.
820 44' W.
AC
270 05' N.
820 41' W.
25-30 Ft.
96-106 Ft.
72-92 Ft.
68-74 Ft.
50 Ft.
54 Ft.
30 Ft.
50 Ft.
60 Ft.
60 Ft.
Bluefish
Cobia
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Grunt
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Bluefish
Blue Runners
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Barracuda
Black Grouper
Cobia
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Sea Bass
Barracuda
Black Grouper
Cobia
King Makerel
Red Grouper
U i I I _i~. i IL I
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
JACK (Blue Runner)
(Caranx crysos)
Greenish blue-black shading to silver sides and creamy yel-
low belly. Bony scutes along lateral line to tail. Average
weight 1 to 2 pounds, up to 5 pounds. It is fast and hard
striking.
JACK CREVALLE
(Caranx hippos)
Light green back shading to yellow belly with large black pounds. Makes a jolting strike. If it misses the first time,
spot on gill-covers and pectoral fins. Bony scutes form line expect another. Its strike is savagely sudden. Expect a
to wide-forked tail. Average weight 2 to 5 pounds, up to 30 strong and vicious first run.
JEWFISH
(Epinephelus itaiara)
A giant sea bass. Grouper family. Body brownish-black on setting the hook. The fish is sluggish but determined. You'll
top shading to yellow on belly. Small black dots on head have to endure the dogged pull and its terrific weight in
and back. Average weight 50 pounds, up to 700 pounds. landing this giant of Florida waters.
This fish slowly gulps its bait, and it is wise to wait before
LADYFISH
(Elops saurus)
Light olive-green back shading to silver sides and white fighter often with whipping, slashing movements to free it-
belly. Slender, with pointed head and large mouth. Aver- self. Probably no other saltwater fish spends as much time
age weight 1 to 3 pounds, up to 8 pounds. Takes to the air out of the water being brought in as does the Ladyfish.
immediately on being hooked. It is an active, running
AREA 4
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
AD
17-Fathom Hole 96-102 Ft. Black Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
270 06' N. Dolphin 0 0 Feathers, spoons, jigs
82 54' W. Grunt 0 0 Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Red Grouper 0 0 Squid, cut bait
AE
270 02' N. 102 Ft. Black Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
820 58'W. Grunt 0 0 Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Red Grouper 0* Squid, cut bait
AF
2100 from New Pass 90-100 Ft. Barracuda 0 Live bait, cut bait, lures
26 58' N. Black Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
820 50' W. Dolphin 0 Feathers, spoons, jigs
Sailfish 0 Trolling lures, live bait
AG
The 27's 60-300 Ft. Black Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
26 40' to 270 20' N. Red Grouper 0 0 Squid, cut bait
830 10' to 840 00' W. Red Snapper 0* Cut bait, squid
Scamp 0* Cut bait, squid
42
BOATING TIPS FOR MORE
PLEASURABLE FLORIDA FISHING
One of the important factors in having a pleasant fishing
trip is safe boating. And, by far the majority of Florida's
saltwater fishing is by boat. Operators of charter and party
boats, which handle boats much larger than you will per-
sonally use, use extreme care.
First, if you are using your own boat, be sure it is in top
condition. Screws and nuts often loosen up as it runs over
the waves. A careful check of these, all hardware, seat at-
tachments, and steering controls before you leave shore may
save you a lot of headaches. If, by chance, you might be
late returning, check now tomakesureallof your navigation
lights are working properly. Above all, don't forget to see
that your battery is well charged. It'll be wise to clean its
top and remove corrosion deposits from the terminals. Oh,
here's a safe boating tip include a tool box in your carry-
ing gear. If you are an out-of-stater and bring your own
boat, Florida recognizes valid registration certificates and
numbers issued by other states for a period of 90 days.
Of course, there are many other things a fishermen thinks
about, and does something about, when using his own boat.
He should be very careful in selecting the correct horse-
power outboard motor for his boat, see that it is tuned up
properly, especially when taking offshore fishing trips. Re-
member, the hotter the weather, at less horsepower your
motor will operate. Also, his hull should be cleaned of drag-
producing marine growth that might have collected, and a
proper size propeller with no ragged nicks.
Never venture out for offshore fishing without the boat-
ing safety devices required. Most saltwater sportfisher-
men make sure they make shore by including many that
are not actually required. They know that often times, Flor-
ida's unpredictable weather makes this good common sense.
Before you leave, file a "float plan" at the dock.
Be sure too, that you have all the necessary Coast Guard
approved personal flotation devices. Arriving home safely
after a pleasurable offshore Florida fishing trip should be
a certainty, not an accident.
Visitors planning to bring their ownfishing boatsto Florida
may obtain a free copy of "Florida Boating Safety" from
the Education and Information Bureau, Department of Na-
tural Resources. Larson Building. Tallahassee, Florida 32304.
The booklet contains information on watersafely regulations.
has area maps, and lists both marinas and ramps through-
out the state.
All along Florida's 8,426 mile coastline, you'll find not
only ramps to launch your own boat, but many marinas
and fishing camps where you may rent a boat and motor
by the hour, by the day or by the week and obtain your
fresh bait. Many of these places have expert guides to
safely take you to nearby Florida's Saltwater Fishin' Holes
and help you select the rig and bait that might be peculiar
to that locality.
If your choice is to charter a boat for deep-sea fishing
or to go out aboard a head or party boat, you may write
Sfor the free booklet "Head and Party Boats, Charter Boats,
Piers" from the Florida Department of Natural Resources,
Larson Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. It is crammed
full of this information, even phone numbers to call for
reservations.
LADIES' CLOTHING
A true yachtsman wouldn't be seen aboard even a dinghy
without his whites, and his cap and blazer, both insignia-
trimmed and preferably monogrammed. Tennis players
can't concentrate on their games unless they know they are
sartorially correct in white shorts, white sneakers and a ten-
nis shirt trimmed in blue and red. Golfers have to look like
Arnie or the Golden Bear before they dare leave the safety
of the clubhouse for the tee. Right? So, too, do fishermen
bedeck themselves in splendid raiment before leaving the
dock. Right? WRONG, wrong, wrong A fishermen's
greatest delight is to attire himself in his oldest, rattiest
garments, already twice rejected by the trashman. He can
go forth serene in the knowledge that everyone knows that
IS how fishermen dress.
Heaven help the fisherman's poor wife, though, if she
decides to wear her old rags. Just as sure as a lady shows
up at the marina wearing her teen-age son's baggy jeans
and leftover Dudley Dooright sweatshirt, she'll meet her
husband's secretary with the boss's wife, about to board
Mr. Boss's yacht. Each of them will be modeling the latest
in double-knit slacks and a satiny body suit, topped by a
cashmere sweater set.
Somewhere in between the styles described is the one
we girls choose for fishing. Jeans or slacks are fine, if
they're your own and fit well which means not too tight
to sit in comfortably, nor so loose they have to be tugged
up after every cast. Shorts,'ofcourse, suit some gals better.
Just remember that jeans can be rolled up to tan your legs,
while shorts won't keep you from burning whenthe sun gets
high.
A long-sleeved shirt or sweater is necessary, too. Even
on the hottest days, you will find their protection from the
sun makes sleeves acceptable.
To preserve your hairdo and provide shade for your face,
a hat is another requisite to the fisherwoman. The hat
needn't be stylish, but there are lots of Island types avail-
able which look good and keep thesunoff your nose. Don't
worry about your tan. Reflected rays will see to that, es-
pecially if you're fishing salt water.
Finally, wear shoes with composition soles that won't mar
HIS deck. They will also give you sure footing on slippery
surfaces, which comes in mighty handy if you do mar his
deckl
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AREA 5
26030'
260
NAPLES
82o30'
MACKEREL (Cero)
(Scomberomorus regalis)
Light blue back with sides silvery to silvery-white. Solid gold lines formed by succession of narrow gold markings. Aver-
line runs length of body with three or four broken parallel age weight 2 to 3 pounds, up to 20 pounds.
AREA 5
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
1
Gasparilla Pass
2
Boca Grande Pass
3
Myakka River Mouth
4
Gasparilla Island
5
Charlotte Harbor
6
Charlotte Harbor
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
7-10 Ft.
7-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon,
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
SShrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
46
AREA 5
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
_SP S F W
7
Hog Island
8
Peace River Mouth
9
Charlotte Harbor
10
Charlotte Harbor
11
Lacosta Island
12
Pine Island Sound
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Irn iiiIaIi
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs,
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
AREA 5
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
13
Pine Island Sound
14
Captain Pass
15
Pine Island Sound
16
Matlacha Pass
17
Captiva Island
18
Matlacha Pass
4-6 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
*
*
*
*
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0
*
*
0
0
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0
*0
0
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0
0
0
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0
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Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
AREA 5
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
---ISP I S I F W I __
19
Sanibel Island
20
Caloosahatchee River Mouth
21
San Carlos Bay
22
Sanibel Island
23
Estero Island
24
Estero Bay
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Silver Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
49
AREA 5
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
__________SP I S I F W
25
Carlos Pass
26
Hickory Pass
27
Wiggins Pass
28
Naples Beach Pier
29
Gordon Pass
30
Marco Pass
31
Caximba Pass
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
8-12 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
miI
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
MACKEREL (King)
(Scomberomorus cavella)
Often called Kingfish. Blue-gray on back shading to silver hooked it often goes into an aerial action with jumps up to
sides with over-all iridescent silvery sheen. Spots show as much as ten feet, interspersed with long surface runs.
only on the young. Average weight 5 to 8 pounds, up to Wire leaders of 5 or more feet will prevent this determined
70 pounds. The King comes tearing in at the lure. When fish from cutting the line with its sharp teeth.
MACKEREL (Spanish)
(Scomberomorus maculatus)
Greenish-blue back with silver sides and belly. Large gold pounds. Makes a pouncing, snapping strike, followed by
dots on sides. Mouth large with sharp teeth. Front dorsal short but powerful runs. It's a hard-fighting fish in compar-
fin high and black. Average weight 2to 3 pounds, up to 18 ison to its weight.
AREA 5
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F | W
32
Cape Romano
33
Gullivan Bay
34
Ten Thousand Islands
35
Ten Thousand Islands
36
Ten Thousand Islands
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Whiting
Silver Trout
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Tarpon
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, plugs
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8-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
3-6 Ft.
3-6 Ft.
3-6 Ft.
1 Early Spring 2 Late Fall
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SSP F W I
A
The Wreck
26 46' N.
82 51' W.
B
2450 from Stump Pass
26 45' N.
82 36' W.
C
Off Little Gasparilla Pass
260 50' N.
82 21' W.
D
Boca Grande Pass
26 42' N.
820 16' W.
E
260 36' N.
820 46' W.
F
West of Redfish Pass
260 33' N.
82 31' W.
G
260 23' to 260 29' N.
820 16' to 820 25' W.
H
Off Sanibel Beach
26 25' N.
82* 00' to 820 10' W.
I
26 20' N.
82 17' W.
J
Christmas Ridge
26 00' to 26 35' N.
830 33' to 830 50' W.
60 Ft.
72 Ft.
22-55 Ft.
40-80 Ft.
84 Ft.
40-45 Ft.
30-54 Ft.
10-25 Ft.
40 Ft.
204-300 Ft.
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Sea Bass
Bonito
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Cobia
King Mackerel
Snook
Tarpon
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Bluefish
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Grunt
Red Grouper
Bluefish
Spanish Mackerel
Tarpon
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
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AREA 5
MARLIN (Blue)
(Makaira nigricans)
Deep blue back and dorsal fin shading to silver sides and run. This is quickly followed by a number of aerial jumps,
belly. Blue-lavender vertical stripes on back and sides. Bill unexpected dives, and actual tail-walking on the water's sur-
is short and stubby. Average weight 200 pounds up to 750 face. The angler must display endurance as the Blue Mar-
pounds. The Blue Marlin is fiercely aggressive when lin seems to have inexhaustible strength to free itself.
hooked. It makes a line-ripping charge seaward on its first
MARLIN (White)
(Makaira albida)
Deep blue back and dorsal fin shading from silver to off- to 150 pounds. The White Marlin offers the angler a land-
white on sides and belly. Light vertical stripes on upper ing contest with frenzied leaps, long runs, quick reversal of
portion. Front of dorsal fin rounded. Tail forked. Bill sim- direction, and sudden dives. An exciting experience.
ilar to that of Blue Marlin. Average weight 50 pounds, up
PERMIT
(Trachinotus falcatus)
Greenish-blue back shading to silver on sides. Belly tinged of its similarity of action when first hooked. The runs are
with yellow. Fins are dark. Deep forked tail. Average fierce and long. The Permit will rush to shear off lines
weight 10 to 20 pounds, up to 40 pounds. Known in some against pilings and abutments without much control on the
fishing circles as the "big brother" of the Bonefish because part of the angler.
1 Early Spring 2 Late Fall
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE ACH THEM TO USE
SSP S F W
K
260 00' to 260 17' N. 120-180 Ft. Black Grouper Squid, cut bait
82 49' to 830 15' W. Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
Red Snapper Cut bait, squid
L
26 05' to 260 17' N. 40-60 Ft. Black Grouper Squid, cut bait
820 08' to 8217' W. Grunt Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
M
The Mud Hole 60 Ft. Black Grouper 4 0 Squid, cut bait
260 11' N. (Freshwater Cobia Live bait, jigs
820 01' W. Spring and Jew Fish 0* Live bait, cut bait
Boil) Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
N
Sand Ridges 210-240 Ft. Black Grouper 0 *0 Squid, cut bait
250 34' to 26 00' N. Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
839 28' to 83 39' W. Red Snapper 01 .2 Cut bait, squid
Scamp 1 02 Cut bait, squid
0
250 29' to 250 58' N. 132-162 Ft. Black Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
82 47' to 82 58' W. Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
Red Snapper Cut bait, squid
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SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO'USE
SP S F W
1
Cannon Bay
2
Latham River
3
Lostmans River
4
Lostmans River
5
Lostmans River
6
Rogers River
7
Rogers River
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
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Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
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Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
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Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
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Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
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Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, plugs
AREA 6
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
8
River Mouth
9
River Mouth
10
Ponce de Leon Bay
11
Shark River
12
Whitewater Bay
13
North West Cape
14
Joe River
15
Middle Cape
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Snook
Redfish
Tarpon
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
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Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Live bait, jigs, plugs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, plugs
AREA 6
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
______SP S F W
16
East Cape
17
Marqueses Keys
18
Marqueses Keys
19
Marqueses Keys
20
Boca Grande Key
21
Cottrell Key
22
Barracouta Keys
23
Intercoastal Channel
24
Saddler Bunch Keys
8-10 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Permit
Mangrove Snapper
Barracuda
Permit
Mangrove Snapper
Barracuda
Permit
Mangrove Snapper
Barracuda
Barracuda
Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Barracuda
Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Barracuda
Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Barracuda
Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Bonefish
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
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Cut bait, jigs, spoons
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Cut bait, shrimp
Jigs, shrimp, crabs
Live bait, plugs
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, plugs
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POMPANO
(Trachinatus carolinus)
Body with gray-blue back shading to yellowish belly. Sides to 6 pounds. The strike is comparable to that of the Spotted
silver sheen. Upper fins dark. Lower fins yellowish. Tail Seatrout, followed by a series of hard, jolting runs.
deeply forked. Average weight 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 pounds, up
PORGY
(Calamus arctifrons)
Sides are dark barred, gray-green. Yellow patch on snout. Fins show bluish cast. Average weight 1/2 to 1-1/2 pounds.
REDFISH (red Drum)
(Sciaenops ocellata)
Copperish-red back shading to grayish, iridescent sides hook should be delayed. After it has been hooked, it will
when young. As fish grows older red all over. Large black head for the bottom. Long runs are not usual but it fights
spot at base of tail. Average weight 8 pounds, up to 25 steadily.
pounds. A comparatively slow striker and setting of the
AREA 6
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
_________________________________SP S F W ___
25
Cudjoe Key 2-6 Ft. Bonefish Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0* 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 0 Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon 0 Live bait, plugs
26
Flats 2-6 Ft. Bonefish 0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper *0 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 0* Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon 0 0 0 0 Live bait, plugs
27
Torch Key 2-6 Ft. Bonefish 0 0 0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon 0 Live bait, plugs
28
Sugarloaf Shores 2-6 Ft. Bonefish 0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 0* Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon Live bait, plugs
29
Sugarloaf Key 2-6 Ft. Bonefish 0 0 0 0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 0* Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon 0* Live bait, plugs
30
Summerland Key 2-6 Ft. Bonefish 0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper *0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 0* Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon 0 Live bail, plugs
59
AREA 6
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
____ SP S F W
31
Big Pine Key 2-6 Ft. Bonefish 0* Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon 0* Live bait, plugs
32
No Name Key 2-6 Ft. Bonefish 0 0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 9 0 0 Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon 0 0 Live bait, plugs
33
Flats 2-4 Ft. Bonefish 0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 0 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 0 S Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon 0 0* Live bait, plugs
34
Flats 2-4 Ft. Bonefish 0 0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 0 Shrimp, crabs.
Tarpon 0* Live bait, plugs
35
Flats 2-4 Ft. Bonefish 0 *0 Shrimp, jigs
Mangrove Snapper 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Permit 0 Shrimp, crabs
Tarpon Live bait, plugs
AREA 6
A
Sombrero Key 18-110 Ft. Black Grouper 0 S Squid, cut bait
240 37' N. Mangrove Snapper Cut bait, squid
81 02' to 810 12' W. Mutton Snapper 0 0 Cut bait, squid
Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
Yellowtail Snapper Cut bait, squid
B
The Humps (No. 1) 360-690 Ft. Red Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
24 22' to 24 30' N. Red Snapper Cut bait, squid
81 02' to 810 23' W. Tilefish Shrimp, cut bait
Vermillion Snapper 0 Cut bait, squid
Warsaw Grouper S Squid, cut bait
Yellow Eye Snapper Cut bait, squid
C
240 32' N. 18-300 Ft. Groupers 0* Squid, cut bait
81 14' to 810 21' W. Grunt 0* Shrimp, cut bait, squid
King Mackerel Live bait
Mutton Snapper 0 Cut bait, squid
Yellowtail Snapper 0* Cut bait, squid
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AREA 6
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I___SP I S F W __W
D
240 30' N.
810 32'W.
E
240 28' N.
810 36'W.
F
240 27' N.
810 'W.
G
Eyeglass Bar
240 26' N.
810 45'W.
H
24 25' N.
810 53' W.
Vestal Shoals
240 26' N.
810 58' W.
J
24 25' N.
820 03' W.
K
Snapper Bar
24 26' N.
820 07' to 820 13' W.
54-120 Ft.
54-120 Ft.
54-120 Ft.
60 Ft.
54-120 Ft.
19-120 Ft.
54-120 Ft.
60-360 Ft.
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Groupers
Grunt
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Groupers
Grunt
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Groupers
Grunt
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Groupers
Grunt
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Groupers
Grunt
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Groupers
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Groupers
Grunt
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Groupers
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Red Snapper
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Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
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Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
AREA 6
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I____ _____SP IS F W TO USE
L
Boca Grande Channel
24 30' to 240 38' N.
820 04' W.
M
Smith Shoals to the Wreck Buoy
24 40' to 24 47' N.
81 52' to 820 03' W.
N
No Man's Land
24 40' to 250 00' N.
81 55' to 820 41' W.
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25* 29' to 25* 58' N.
82 47' to 82 58' W.
P
25 05' to 250 27' N.
83 05' to 830 23' W.
Q
25* 00' to 25 26' N.
82 46' to 83 03' W.
R
R. W. Flats
25 00' to 25 06' N.
830 05'to 83* 26' W.
S
24 47' N.
820 44' W.
T
Winter Grounds
240 18' to 240 35' N.
820 31' to 830 02' W.
U
Tortugas Banks
24 35' to 240 44' N.
82* 59' to 83* 07' W.
72-144 Ft.
15-60 Ft.
54-120 Ft.
132-162 Ft.
192-210 Ft.
144-174 Ft.
174-204 Ft.
108 Ft.
42-600 Ft.
36-120 Ft.
Bluefish
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
King Mackerel
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Scamp
Black Grouper
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Cero Mackerel
King Mackerel
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper (small)
Yellowtail Snapper
Cut bait, feathers, jigs
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Live bait spoons, jigs
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
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TACKLE FOR FLORIDA'S
SALTWATER FISHING
For the average visitor or resident wishing to try his luck
in the salt waters of Florida, standard bass fishing tackle
will do the trick for most inshore species. If he goes after
some of the deep sea species, hewillprobably have to have
more specialized equipment.
RODS AND REELS
If you are planning to go after sailfish, marlin, or any
of the other offshore species, you will need a trolling rod.
A good general purpose rod for trolling should be 6 to 6'/2
feet in length fitted with a 2/0 to 4/0 reel filled with from
30 to 50 Ib. test line. Monofillament is popular, but other
types will also work well. Fiberglass, either hollow or solid,
are the most popular inthistypeofrod. Consult your tackle
shop for recommendations about the area of the state which
you are going to fish, as the people that run these shops
know what is the best combination for their particular area.
Trolling rods are usually used for bottom fishing. How-
ever, bottom rods should be stiffer and shorter. A roller
top is desirable, the reel seat should be strong and heavy,
and a rubber butt cap used. Most bottom rods are solid
glass. Use a reel large enough to hold 50 to 80 Ib. line to
reach the bottom with some to spare. You don't need as
much line on these reels as with a trolling rig, as you don't
have to play your fish as far from the boat.
The conventional bait casting rod, equipped with a service
or closed face spinning reel is a good choice for inshore
waters. If you are using a close face spinning reel, be sure
that you take the front off and wash the reel thoroughly in
fresh water after each use. The line can be from 10 to 30
lb. weight depending on the size fish you are after and the
length of the cast you wish to make. These rigs are used
in many areas as plug casting outfits.
Spinning rods have become very popular with Florida fish-
ermen who are after inshore species. Spinning rods come
in many sizes and take a number of size reels. Unless you
are planning on using spinning tackle to get 100 Ib. tarpon
or other deep sea fish,a medium size outfit will be adequate
for most of the fish found in the rivers, bays, and inlets of
the sunshine state. Lines 10 Ibs. and under will fill the bill
when you are after snook, trout, redfish, mackerel or any
of the other smaller salt water species found in Florida wa-
ters. It is a good idea to have several spools filled with dif-
ferent test line so that you can change them to fit the type
of fish you are after. A good rule of the thumb is to have
at least 200 yards of line on your reel as Florida fish some-
times make long runswhen hooked. Wash all rods and reels
in fresh water after use.
NATURAL BAITS
The most popular bait used in Florida waters is shrimp, are sandfleas, blue and fiddler crabs, pilchard and squid.
either dead or alive. Next would be cut mullet either in In some areas, shiner tails are very good, especially for
chunks for bottom fishing or in strips for trolling. Also used trout.
f DEAD
SHRIMP
BLUE CRAB
l SQUID
LIVE SHRIMP
PILCHARD
EEL
ARTIFICIAL BAITS
All types of plugs are used in these waters. Spoons are
favorite for trolling, especially in king and Spanish Mackerel
fishing. Jigs are good all-round baitsformost of the waters,
and are sometimes used with a piece of shrimp on the tip
of the hook.
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SNAPPER (Red)
(Lutjanus aya)
Complete red body with no dark bars or markings on the Caught in deep water by hand-line with heavy weights.
back. Average weight 5 to 10 pounds, up to 25 pounds. Not highly regarded as a fighting gamefish.
AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
_'_____ SP S F W U
1
Intracoastal Waterway
2
South Lake Worth Inlet
3
Intracoastal Waterway
4
Boca Raton Inlet
6-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Snook
Pompano,
Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker
Tarpon
Sand Perch
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Red fish
Snook
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker
Tarpon
Sand Perch
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Redfish .
Snook
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker
Tarpon
Sand Perch
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Redfish
Snook
Pompano
- Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker'
Tarpon
Sand Perch'
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Redfish
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Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp jigs
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Cut Shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
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SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCHTHEM TO USE
SS____P I S I F W T UE
5
Intracoasta I Waterway
6
-New Canal
7
Indian Creek
8
Causeway 79th Street
9
195 Causeway
10
Virginia Key
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Snook
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker
Tarpon
Sand Perch
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Redfish
Snook
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker
Tarpon
Sand Perch
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Redfish
Snook
Moonfish
Croaker
Sand Perch
Drum
Snook
Moonfish
Croaker
Sand Perch
Drum
Snook
Moonfish
Croaker
Sand Perch
Drum
Snook
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker
Tarpon
Sand Perch
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Redfish
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, Fiddler crabs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, shrimp, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, shrimp, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, shrimp, lures
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Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
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Shrimp, cut bait
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Live bait, lures
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Shrimp, fiddler crabs
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SAILF
(Istiophorus
Purple-blue back shading to greenish-white sides and belly.
Dark spots scattered over body including dorsal fin. Long
rapier-like bill. Purple-blue dorsal fin or "sail". Average
weight 30 to 60 pounds, up to 120 pounds. This fish is un-
doubtedly the prettiest, smartest and the most popular of
Florida's gamefish. When hooked, it's a real thrill to "hang
on" during its acrobatic leaps, dives and runs. You have
landed a prize when you have "outwitted" his sudden move-
ments to gain freedom.
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SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I I I___ SP S I F W ___
11
Crandon Park
12
Tahite Beach
13
Biscayne Bay Flats
14
Biscayne Bay
7-9 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Snook
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker
Tarpon
Sand Perch
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Redfish
Snook
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Moonfish
Drum
Croaker
Tarpon
Sand Perch
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Redfish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Jigs, sandfleas
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Cut shrimp
Shrimp, fiddler crabs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
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Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
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Shrimp, jigs
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Shrimp, crabs
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AREA 7
SEASON TO. BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM BETO UTS
S______SP S F WI T
15
Biscayne Bay
16
Ragged Keys
17
Sands Key
18
Old RhodesKey
19
Mangrove Point
4-6 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
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Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
-Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
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Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
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SPOTTED SEATROUT (Spotted Weakfish)
(Cynoscion nebulosus)
Olive-green back shading to silver sides and belly. Black traced by noise, and when a strike is made the angler
spots on back, upper sides, second dorsal fin and tail. should not be too hasty in setting the hook. Once hooked,
Mouth soft and often yellowish inside. Average weight 2 to it will make a strong run and spend a lot of time surface-
4 pounds, up to 12 pounds. It is freely striking. It is at- fighting. However, it will not leap into the air to free itself.
AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM USE
SP S F IW T U
20
Card Sound
21
Islandia Pass
22
Card Sound
23
Card Sound
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
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AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
-LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
__SPS F W USE
24
Barnes Sound
25
Barnes Sound
26
Shell Key
27
Blackwater Sound
28
Joe Bay
29
Joe Bay
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Speckled Trout
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Snook
Pompano
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonelish
Permit
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redlish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
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Live bait, lures
Sandfleas, jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Sandileas. jigs
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Cut bait, lures
Live bail, spoons, jigs
Cut bait. lures
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bail, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
30
Eagle Key
31
Florida Bay Flats
32
Florida Bay Flats
33
Florida Bay Flats
34
Long Point
35
Florida Bay Flats
4-8 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
3-6 Ft.
24 Ft.
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
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Live bait, lures
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Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
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AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
36
Plantation Key
37
Whitewater Bay
38
Whitewater Bay
39
Whitewater Bay
40
Whitewater Bay
41
Goat Bay
42
Snake Bight
6-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
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Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
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Live bait, lures
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Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, crabs
AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
____SP SI F 7W TO
43
Flamingo
44
Florida Bay Flats
45
Florida Bay Flats
46
Florida Bay Flats
47
Florida Bay Flats
48
Plantation Key
49
Florida Bay Flats
6-8 Ft.
2-6 Ft.
2-6 Ft.
2-6 Ft.
2-6 Ft.
2-6 Ft.
2-6 Ft.
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
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Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
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AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP I S F W U
50
Bridge
51
Florida Bay Flats
52
Bridge
53
Flats
54
Flats
55
Flats
56
Flats
57
Bridge
58
Flats
10-15 Ft.
2-6 Ft.
10-15 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
10-15 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
J~i
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Permit
Tarpon
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bail, lures
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
SHAD
(Alosa sapidissima)
Blue-green back shading to silvery white sides and belly, pounds, up to 10 pounds. This fish offers a fine, water-
Black dot on gill-covers. Spawns in the St. Johns River frothing surface battle when hooked.
during winter and early spring. Average weight 3 to 4
SHEEPHEAD (Convict Fish)
(Archosargus phebatocephalus)
Chunky body with a number of black and white vertical pounds. Takes a suspicious approach to the bait, and deli-
stripes from back of head totail. Powerful jaws. Strong, cately nips at it. Angler must react to this first nibble and
sharp teeth. Average weight 1-1/2 to 2 pounds, up to 15 set hook immediately.
AREA 7
S D SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION .DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
____ SP S F W
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Bonefish
Permit
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Shrimp, crabs
76
59
Flats
60
Bridge
61
Flats
62
Flats
63
Flats
64
Flats
24 Ft.
10-15 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
24 Ft.
2-4 Ft.
AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
S___ ___ SP S F W
A
Off Lake Worth Pier
260 37' N.
800 01' W.
B
The Kingfish Hole, The Cuda Hole
260 28' N.
80 02' W.
C
North East Hole
260 20' 6" N.
80o 03' 3" W.
D
Snapper Hole
260 18' N.
800 03' W.
E
Off Atlantic Boulevard
260 14' N.
800 03' W.
F
Two-Tank Range
260 07' N.
800 05' W.
G
Off Hollywood Beach Hotel
26001' N.
800 05' W.
H
The Grouper Hole
260 05' N.
800 04' W.
Sailfish Alley
260 05' to 260 15' N.
80 05' W.
70-200 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
120 Ft.
75 Ft.
100-150 Ft.
80 Ft.
110 Ft.
320 Ft.
25-112 Ft.
Grunt
King Mackerel
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermillion Snapper
Barracuda
Grunt
King Mackerel
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermillion Snapper
Amberjack
Barracuda
Black Grouper
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
King Mackerel
Groupers
Snappers
King Mackerel
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermillion Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
King Mackerel
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermillion Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
King Mackerel
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermillion Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Amberjack
Warsaw Grouper
Amberjack
Bonito
Dolphin
King Mackerel
Sailfish
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, luresh
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Feathers, spoons, jigs
Live bait, lures
Trolling lures, live bait
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SNAPPER (Mangrove)
(Lutjanus griseus)
Bronze-green back shading to reddish sides and light gray up to 20 pounds. Its strike is fast, and with the first indica-
belly. Dark bands on back and dark streak from snout tion of a nibble, the hook must be set instantaneously, or
across eyes to dorsal fin. Dorsal andtail fins hard, pectoral the Mangrove Snapper is off with the bait. Once hooked, it
and anal fins pink-tinged. Average weight 1 to 3 pounds, lashes its body furiously to free itself.
SNAPPER (Mutton)
(Lutjanus analis)
Reddish-green back shading to pinkish belly. Dark bars on weight 4 to 8 pounds, up to 25 pounds. Its strike is strong
back and blue streak under eyes. Upper fins yellow, lower and a tough fight beneath the surface ensues.
fins red. Dark spot under second dorsal fin. Average
AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
-_ _SP S -F W
J
Buoy No. 4 45-60 Ft. Dolphin Feathers, spoons, jigs
25 56' N. King Mackerel 0 0 Live bait, lures
800 05'W. Mutton Snapper 0 Cut bait, squid
Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
Southern Black Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
Yellowtail Snapper 00 Cut bait, squid
K
The Amberjack Hole 65-70 Ft. Amberjack Live bait, cut bait, lures
250 52' N. Barracuda Live bait, cut bait,.lures
800 05' W.
L
Buoy No. 2 30-100 Ft. Dolphin Feathers, spoons, jigs
250 46' N. King Mackerel 0 0 Live bait, lures
80 05' W. Mutton Snapper 0 0 Cut bait, squid
Red Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
Southern Black Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
Yellowtail Snapper 0 Cut bait, squid
M
Pacific Reef 25-200 Ft. Barracuda 0 Live bait, cut bait, lures
Carysfort Reef Bonito 0 Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
The Elbow Dolphin 0 0 Feathers, spoons, jigs
250 07' to 25 24' N. King Mackerel Live bait, lures
80 07' to 800 06' W. Sailfish 0 0 Trolling, lures, live bait
N
Pickles Reef 30-70 Ft. Groupers Squid, cut bait
240 59' N. Mangrove Snapper S Cut bait, squid
80 24' W. Mutton Snapper Cut bait, squid
Yellowtail Snapper 0 Cut bait, squid
SNAPPER (Yellowtail)
(Ocyurus chrysurus)
Above lateral line, blue-gray with yellow spots. Below yel- up to 5 pounds. Makes a strong strike, and for the most
low lateral line a rosy tinge with vertical yellow stripes. All part fights stronger than the other Snappers.
fins and wide forked tail yellow. Average weight 1 pound,
SNOOK
(Centropomus undecimalis)
Long body with dark greenish-brown back shading to silver It puts on an explosive exhibition of aerial acrobatics. It will
white belly. Upper part of snout depressed and lower jaw take to the air for three or four successive jumps and make
protrudes. Distinctive black line from top of gill-covers to short, ferocious runs. It has the smartnessand the power to
center of forked tail. Average weight 5 to 7 pounds, up to twist and thrash itself to freedom.
40 pounds. You're in for a treat when you hook a Snook.
AREA 7
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S IF W WUS-
0
Conch Reefs 30-70 Ft. Groupers 0 Squid, cut bait
240 57' N. Mangrove Snapper Cut bait, squid
800 27' W. Mutton Snapper 0 0 Cut bait, squid
Yellowtail Snapper 0 0 Cut bait, squid
P
Alligator Reef 25-65 Ft. Groupers Squid, cut bait
240 50' N. Mutton Snapper 0 S Cut bait, squid
800 37' W. Yellowtail Snapper Cut bait, squid
Q
The Humps (No. 2) 276-960 Ft. Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
240 33' to 24 51' N. Red Snapper Cut bait, squid
800 21' to 800 38' W. Tilefish Shrimp, cut bait
Vermillion Snapper 0 Cut bait, squid
Warsaw Grouper Squid, cut bait
Yellow Eye Snapper Cut bait, squid
R
Coffins Patch 18-100 Ft. Barracuda Live bait, cut bait, lures
240 42' N. Bonito 0 Feathers,.jigs, strip mullet
800 53' W. Dolphin Feathers, spoons, jigs
King Mackerel Live bait, lures
Sailfish Trolling lures, live bait
S
Bamboo Banks 4-12 Ft. Cero Mackerel Live bait, spoons, jigs
240 50' N. Cobia Live bait, jigs
810 00' W. Kingfish 0 Live bait, lures
Tarpon Live bait, lures
AREA 8
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AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
E 7L I SP I S IF I W T
1
Mosquito Lagoon
2
Beach
3
Banana River
4
Indian River
5
Indian River
3-6 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead,
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Bluefish
Redfish
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
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Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Live bait, spoons
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
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Shrimp
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Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
I
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
F_7__SP I S I F I W I
6
Banana River
7
Beach
8
Cap Canaveral Harbor
9
Banana River
10
Beach
4-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
3-12 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Bluefish
Redfish
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Live bait, spoons
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
- I
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I I P____ SSP S F W __
11
Indian River
12
Beach
13
Indian River
14
Beach
15
Intracoastal Waterway
4-6 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
*
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*
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S
S
S
S
*
*
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* I
* *
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
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Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler Crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bail, shrimp
Shrimp
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait; plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
84
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I___ SP S F W TOUSE
Beach
17
Intracoastal Waterway
18
Intracoastal Waterway
19
Sebastian Inlet
20
Intracoastal Waterway
3-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Blue fish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
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0 1 *
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* *
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S
0
0
0
0
S
0
Is
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
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Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
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Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
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Shrimp, jigs
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Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
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Shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
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Shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
________________ __SP I S F W U
Beach
22
Intracoastal Waterways
23
Beach
24
Intracoastal Waterways
25
Beach
26
Intracoastal Waterways
3-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Dru~m
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
S I
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0
S
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Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
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Sand fleas, jigs
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Live bait, spoons
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Shrimp
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Shrimp, cut bait
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Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
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Shrimp, jigs
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Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
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Shrimp, cut bait
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Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp:
TARPON (Silver King)
(Megalops atlantica)
Dark greenish-blue back shading to bright silver sides. Exciting to hook, and more exciting to land. It immediately
Large scales. Mouth large and bony with a protruding takes to the air after being hooked and smashes across the
lower jaw. A "feather" or filament streams from back of surface in leap after leap. It has an amazing ingenuity to
dorsal fin. Average weight 25 to 50 pounds, up to 200 throw a hook.
pounds. It is called the mightiest of Florida's coastal fishes.
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
_SP I S I F I W T
27
Fort Pierce Inlet
28
Indian River
29
Indian River
30
Intracoastal Waterway
8-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepsheud
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Shrimp, pigfish, lures
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
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TRIGGERFISH
(Balistes capriscus)
Rounded fish. Three spines that erect at dorsal fin. Leathery skin. Small mouth. Average weight 1 pound, up to 12 pounds.
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
Intracoastal Waterway
32
Saint Lucie River
33
Saint Lucie River
34
Saint Lucie Inlet
6-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Chobie
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spots
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
88
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Shrimp, pigfish, lures
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Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
______ SP S F W
35
Port Salerno
36
Intracoastal Waterway
37
Intracoastal Waterway
38
Beach
39
Loxahatchee River
4-6 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
4-8 Ft.
I i i
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
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0
0
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Live bait, lures
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Cut bait, lures
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Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
TRIPLETAIL
(Lobotes surinamensis)
Dull brown back shading to lighter color on sides and belly, strike is fast and hard. Runs are short and offer a tug-of-
Large anal and second dorsal fins create an illusion of three war without jumping.
tails. Average weight 4 to 7 pounds, up to 30 pounds. Its
TILEFISH
(Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps)
Bluish to olive green back shading to yellow or rosy on weight 20 pounds, up to 50 pounds.
sides. Bright rose belly with white midline. Average
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
S SP S F W
40
Jupiter Inlet
41
Beach
42
Intracoastal Waterway
43
Beach
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
Snook
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Pompano
Whiting
Flounder
Bluefish
Redfish
Drum
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8-10 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
4-10 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
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0
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Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
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Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, lures
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Shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, plugs
Sand fleas, jigs
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, spoons
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, jigs
Sand fleas, jigs
Shrimp, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, plugs, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
S
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90
TUNA (Bluefin)
(Thunnus atlanticus)
Deep blue-black shading to silver belly. Fins are black. runs. Easily handled by the knowledgeable fisherman, even
Pectoral fins exceptionally long. Average weight 8 to 10 though the fish has much endurance.
pounds, up to 15 pounds. A vicious striker and makes long
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCHTHEM TO USE
___ SP S F W
A
Kingfish Grounds
28 32' to 280 38' N.
800 17' to 800 24' W.
B
Party Grounds
280 27' N.
800 17'W.
C
Inshore Grounds,
Melbourne Grounds
27 50' to 280 27' N.
800 08' to 80 21' W.
D
The Wreck
280 33' N.
800 17' W.
E
280 00' to 280 33' N.
800 00' N.
F
First Ridge,
Pelican Grounds
280 13' to 280 19' N.
800 16' W.
G
Second Ridge
28 09' to 280 18' N.
80 11' W.
18-66 Ft.
96-102 Ft.
66-114 Ft.
42 Ft.
210-300 Ft.
72-78 Ft.
114-126 Ft.
Bonito
Dolphin
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper"
Grunt
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Triggerfish
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Amberjack
Cobia
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Triggerfish
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Grunt
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Vermillion Snapper
Feathers, jigs, strip T.II.:I
Feathers, spoons, jigs
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Shrimp, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Shrimp, cut bait. squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, squid
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WAHOO
(Acanthocybium solanderi)
Gray-blue back shading to lavender sides and silver belly. trifying of all game fish. First run is extremely fast and
Vertical stripes around body. Front dorsal fin long and wild. Has lightening changes of pace and direction, some-
regular. Teeth large and jagged. Average weight 15 to 25 times directly to the boat. When finally subdued, it is com-
pounds, up to 60 pounds. Its strike is one of the most elec- pletely exhausted.
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TOUSE
S____________________P S F W ToU
H
Horseshoe Ridge
280 09' N.
800 16' to 800 19' W.
I
72-Foot Ridge
27 59'to 280 13' N.
800 12' to 800 15' W.
J
280 05' N.
80 04' W.
K
The Peaks
270 28' to 280 00' N.
790 57' to 800 00' W.
L
Horseshoe Bottom
27 43' N.
800 04' W.
M
Northeast Grounds
27 36' N.
800 07' W.
N
270 25' to 270 32' N.
800 10' W.
Grunt
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Triggerfish
Grunt
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Triggerfish
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Bonito
Cobia
Dolphin
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Vermillion Snapper
Bonito
Dolphin
Groupers
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, live bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Shrimp, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait,'squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, jigs
Feathers, spoons, jigs
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, squid
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Feathers, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Live bait, lures
Live bait, spoons, jigs
92
72-78 Ft.
72-78 Ft.
174-180 Ft.
210-390 Ft.
126-138 Ft.
72-78 Ft.
48-60 Ft.
WHITING (silver)
(Menticirrhas littoralis)
Slender body with a tarnished silver back shading to bright 1/2 to 1 pound, up to 2-1/2 pounds.
silver sides and white belly. Small mouth. Average weight
WHITING (Southern)
(Menticirrhus americanus)
Grayish back with silvery sides marked by'dark lattice-like pound, up to 3 pounds.
bars. Whitish silver belly. Average weight 1/2 to 1
AREA 8
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
0
Buoy No. 12 50 Ft. Barracuda 0 Live bait, cut bait, lures
270 23' N. Bonito 0 0 Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
80 08' W. Dolphin Feathers, spoons, jigs
King Mackerel Live bait, lures
P
Buoy No. 12-A 42 Ft. Barracuda Live bait, cut bait, lures
27 23' N. Bonito 0* Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
800 03' W. Dolphin 0 Feathers, spoons, jigs
King Mackerel 0* Live bait, lures
Q
Off Stuart 36-300 Ft. Bonito Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
270 02' to 270 22' N. Bottom Fishes 0* Cut bait, squid
790 57' to 800 08' W. Dolphin Feathers, spoons, jigs
King Mackerel 9 Live bait, lures
Sailfish 0 Trolling lures, live bait
R
Peanut Bottom 120-160 Ft. Bonito 0* Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
270 19' N. Dolphin 0 Feathers, spoons, jigs
80 01' W. King Mackerel 00 Live bait, lures
Spanish Mackerel 0 0 Live bait, spoons, jigs
S
Off Juno Beach, 75-240 Ft. King Mackerel Live bait, lures
Off Golf Ball Mutton Snapper Cut bait, squid
Water Tower Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
260 52' N. Vermillion Snapper Cut bait, squid
790 59' W.
Off the Inlet 75-200 Ft. King Mackerel S Livebait, lures
26 46' N. Mutton Snapper 0 S Cut bait, squid
800 01' W. Red Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
Vermillion Snapper 0 0 Cut bait, squid
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AREA 9
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LEADERS
Braided wire leaders are preferable over stainless steel the exception of those fish with sharp teeth. It is easier to
in as much as they aremoreflexible. Another thing, always work with and fish do not see it as well as they do wire.
buy dull or coffee colored leaders as the fish cannot see it A word of caution: Be sure and check your mono often for
under most conditions. any wear to the leader. When fishing for trout a leader is
Monofillament leader is bestfor mostfishing in Florida with not necessary.
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
0 ( I S FSP S F W
Saint Mary's River
2
Saint Mary's River
3
Fernandina Beach
Fishing Pier and
Amelia Island
4
Nassau River
5
Beach
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Red fish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompamo
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
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HOOKS
Most hooks used in saltwater are steel, nickel or tinned, depend on the fish you are after.
All hooks should be sharpenedbeforebeing used. Buy good Once again consult a local tackle store or fish camp as
hooks, and if rusty, throw them away. The size hook should many baits used in Florida require a special type of hook.
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SSP S F W __ _
6
Nassau River
7
Nassau River
8
Nassau River Beach
9
Saint John's River
8-10 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
8-10 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Striped Bass
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
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Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
WEATHER
Florida is named the "Sunshine State" because the sun also the reflected rays from the water. Remember another
shines bright and hot. The rays are much more powerful thing too, especially if you are new to the state, is that you
than those in northern latitudes, and this famous Florida sun can become severely sunburned on an overcast day when
can become dangerous. you think you are safe. Be sure to cover yourself with a
Never expose yourself too long to ole sol's rays, especially long-sleeved shirt, use sun tan lotion, and wear a hat. A
when out on the water. You are not only getting direct but good pair of sunglasses is a necessity when fishing Florida
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
10
St. John's River 10-12 Ft. Speckled Trout *0 Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Jetties Bluefish 0 Cut bait, lures
Pompano 0 Sand fleas, jigs
Redfish 0 0 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Whiting 0 Shrimp
Drum 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Tarpon 0 Live bait, lures
Flounder 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Croaker 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Sheepshead 0 Fiddler crabs, shrimp
11
Intracostal 10-12 Ft. Speckled Trout *0 Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Waterway Bluefish 0 Cut bait, lures
Pompano 0 0 Sand fleas, jigs
Redfish *0 Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Whiting 0 0 Shrimp
Drum 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Tarpon 0 Live bait, lures
Flounder Cut bait, shrimp
Croaker 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Sheepshead 0* Fiddler crabs, shrimp
12
Jacksonville Beach 4-12 Ft. Speckled Trout *0 Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Fishing Pier Bluefish 0 Cut bait, lures
Pompano 0 0 Sand fleas, jigs
Redfish *0 Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Whiting. *0 Shrimp
Drum 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Tarpon 0 Live bait, lures
Flounder 0* Cut bait, shrimp
Croaker 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Sheepshead 0* Fiddler crabs, shrimp
13
Beach 3-8 Ft. Speckled Trout *0 Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Bluefish 0 Cut bait, lures
Pompano 0 0 Sand fleas, jigs
Redfish *0 Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Whiting *0 Shrimp
Drum 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Tarpon Live bait, lures
Flounder Cut bait, shrimp
Croaker Shrimp, cut bait
Sheepshead 0 0 Fiddler crabs, shrimp
waters to keep you from having severe headaches. If you
are especially sensitive to light, you might want to consider
the polarized type with baffled sides and an adjustable sun-
shade. They, too, could open up a new world of under-
water sight.
Before you leave shore,besuretocheckthe local weather.
In Florida, squalls can come up in a hurry and are danger-
ous when you are in a small boat. If you know there is a
chance for bad weather, do not venture too far from shore.
If small craft advisories (formerly calledsmallcraftwarnings)
predict adverse conditions, do not venture out. Remember,
the life you save may be your own.
AREA 9
LOCATION SEAS N TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
F, I SPS
14
Beach
15
Rolomata River
16
Tolomata River
17
Beach
3-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
-Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
99
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
TIDES
Much of the fishing in saltwater in the inland areas such
as bays, passes, and inlets is governed by the tides.
Fish in these waters feed more heavily when the water
is moving, and the best times for most locations is about
an hour before and after high tide. This isn't always the
case, but for the most part this is a pretty good timetable
to go by.
Offshore, the fish do not seem to be affected as much by
tidal flow; however, if you are fishing around artificial reefs,
wrecks or any other man-made cover, the tides do have an
influence on the fishing.
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
E( III_______SP I S I F W ToU
18
Beach
19
Beach
20
Matanzas River
21
Beach
3-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
100
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
7ISP I S F W T__
22
Matanzas River
23
Beach
24
Matanzas Inlet
25
Beach
26
Beach
27
Beach
28
Intracoastal Waterway
6-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
4-10 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
6-8 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Pompano
Whiting
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Whiting
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Whiting
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Whiting
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Whiting
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
1ni
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, lures:
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, lures.
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I ___SP S F W
29
Beach
30
Beach
31
Intracoastal Waterway
32
Intracoastal Waterway
33
Intracoastal Waterway
34
Beach
3-8 Ft.
3-8 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
38 Ft.
Bluefish
Pompano
Whiting
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Whiting
SRedfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Bluefish
Pompano
Whiting
Redfish
Speckled Trout
0;
S;
S
S:
0.
0:
0
0
0*I 0
0
0t
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
102
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bail. shrimp, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP | S | W
Intracoastal Waterway
36
Intracoastal Waterway
37
Intracoasta I Waterway
38
Intracoastal Waterway
39
Mosquito Lagoon
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
6-10 Ft.
4-6 Ft.
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Bluefish
Pompano
Redfish
Whiting
Drum
Tarpon
Flounder
Croaker
Sheepshead
0
0
S
0
S
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
S
0
0
S
S
S
0
S
S
0
* I1 I
*
*
*
0
0
S
0
S
0
S
0
S
0
S
0
S
0
0
0
0
0
* S
0
* 0
S
S
*
1
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cub bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Cut bait, lures
Sand fleas, jigs
Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Shrimp
Cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Fiddler crabs, shrimp
103
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
40
Mosquito Lagoon 4-6 Ft. Speckled Trout *0 Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Bluefish Cut bait, lures
Pompano Sand fleas, jigs
Redfish *0 Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Whiting Shrimp
Drum 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Tarpon Live bait, lures
Flounder 0* Cut bait, shrimp
Croaker 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Sheepshead 0* Fiddler crabs, shrimp
41
Mosquito Lagoon 4-6 Ft. Speckled Trout 0 Shrimp, cut bait, lures
Bluefish 0 Cut bait, lures
Pompano *0 Sand fleas, jigs
Redfish 0 0 0 Cut bait, shrimp, lures
Whiting 0 Shrimp
Drum 0 Cut bait, shrimp
Tarpon 0 Live bait, lures
Flounder Cut bait, shrimp
Croaker 0 Shrimp, cut bait
Sheepshead 0 Fiddler crabs, shrimp
A
300 34' to 300 39' N. 54-72 Ft. Red Grouper 0 Squid, cut bait
800 59' to 8110' W. Red Snapper 0 Cut bait, squid
Sea Bass 0 0 Squid, cut bait, shrimp
B
Hammer Grounds 48-72 Ft. Red Grouper Squid, cut bait
30 29' to 300 34' N. Red Snapper Cut bait, squid
810 07' to 81 13' W. Sea Bass Squid, cut bait, shrimp
C
North East Grounds 78-90 Ft. Red Grouper S Squid, cut bait
300 31' to 300 34' N. Red Snapper 0 Cut bait, squid
810 00' to 810 06' W. Sea Bass Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Vermillion Snapper 0 0 Cut bait, squid
D
Big Grounds 78-102 Ft. Red Grouper 0 0 Squid, cut bait
300 26' to 300 31' N. Red Snapper 0 S Cut bait, squid
80 52' to 810 00' W. Sea Bass 0* Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Vermillion Snapper 0* Cut bait, squid
E
Off the Sea Buoy 4248 Ft. Bonito 0 Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
300 20' to 300 27' N. King Mackerel Live bait, lures
810 18'W. Spanish Mackerel Live bait, spoons, lures
F
Nine Mile Reef 48-66 Ft. Amberjack Live bait, cut bait, lures
300 21' to 300 25' N. Bonito S Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
810 09' to 810 12' W. King Mackerel 0 Live bait, lures
Spanish Mackerel Live bait, spoons, jigs
104
AREA 9
LOATON SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
____SPS F IW USE
15's and 16's
300 22' N.
800 58' W.
H
East Grounds
30 22' N.
800 47' to 80 54' W.
I
The Wreck
300 17' N.
810 13'W.
J
Main 14's and 15's
300 17' to 300 21' N.
81 05' to 81 10'W.
K
East South,
East Grounds
300 15' N.
81003' W.
L
Southeast Grounds
300 10' to 300 18' N.
800 56' to 810 02' W.
M
290 58' to 300 18' N.
80 33' W.
N
300 07' N.
800 27' W.
0
300 09' to 30 17' N.
800 16'W.
P
The Wreck
300 00' N.
810 07' W.
90-96 Ft.
102-108 Ft.
60 Ft.
84-90 Ft.
78-84 Ft.
60-96 Ft.
108-132 Ft.
150 Ft.
240-300 Ft.
60 Ft.
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Vermillion Snapper
Amberjack
Barracuda
Cobia
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Vermillion Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Yellow Eye Snapper
Amberjack
Barracuda
Cobia
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
105
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
I I ___SP Sj I F WTO U
290 55' to 30 02' N.
800 36' to 80 43' W.
R
29 58' to 300 03' N.
800 24' W.
S
Nine Mile Reef
29 51' to 290 55' N.
810 08' W.
T
Airplane Wrecks
29 48' to 29 55' N.
80 56' to 800 59' W.
U
290 47' N.
800 55' W.
V
Spawning Grounds
29 40' to 290 45' N.
800 51' to 810 02' W.
W
29 44' N.
800 13'W.
X
Airplane Wrecks
29 37'to 29 42' N.
800 23' W.
Y
290 36' N.
800 23' W.
Z
Spawning Grounds
29 27' to 290 37' N.
800 52' to 81 00' W.
114-132 Fl.
138-156 Ft.
54-60 Ft.
72-78 Ft.
78 Fl.
54-72 Ft.
360 Ft.
126 Ft.
108 Ft.
54-72 Ft.
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Triggerfish
Amberjack
Barracuda
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Amberjack
Barracuda
Bonito
Cobia
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellow Eye Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
Amberjack
Black Grouper
Red Snapper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
106
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Shrimp, cut bait
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, jigs
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, cut bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
AREA 9
SEASON TO BEST BAITS
LOCATION DEPTH FISH AVAILABLE CATCH THEM TO USE
SP S F W
AA
28 50' to 290 35. N.
800 11' W.
AB ,
Long John
29 20' to 29 23' N;
800 34' W.
AC
15-Mile Bank
29 13' to 290 17' N.
800 44' W.
AD
7-Mile Reef, or 9-Mile Reef
29 08' N.
800'50' W.
AE
290 02' to 290 08' N.
800 37' to 800 44' W.
AF
Party Grounds
29* 07' to 29* 11' N.
80* 33' to 800 37' W.
AG
East Ridge
290 07' to 290 13' N.
80 31' W.
AH
Half North and East "II" Grounds
290 02' to 290 05' N.
80 29' to 80 33' W.
Al
Turtle Mound Grounds
280 57' to 290 01' N.
800 24' to 800 33' W.
138-204 Ft.
78-84 Ft.
72-78 Ft.
60 F.
54-72 Ft.
78-84 Ft.
78-84 Ft.
66-78 Ft.
48-84 Ft.
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper
King Mackerel
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Bonito
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Bonito
King Mackerel
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Spanish Mackerel
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Black Grouper
Grunt
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Sea Bass
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Cut bait, squid
Live bait, lures
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Feathers, jigs, strip mullet
Live bait, lures
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Live bait, spoons, jigs
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
Squid, cut bait
Shrimp, cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait
Cut bait, squid
Squid, cut bait, shrimp
107
FLORIDA RIGS
Although rod, reel and line are the major fishing tackle
components, angling success depends to a great deal on
what you put at the end of that line! Shown here are some
T
terminal rigs which have been found to be particularly suc-
cessful in Florida.
BOTTOM RIGS
The three illustrations show the varied ways for bottom rig-
ging. Rig one is used when fishing for 'near-bottom' fish.
The leader and hook can be moved up or down as desired.
The second illustration shows another favorite method of
rigging for bottom fish as does the third. This last method
has one serious drawback in that light nibbles from such
fish as sheepshead are seldom if ever felt.
FISH FINDER
Line is free to run through double eye swivel, passing
through the eye and attached to a leather thong. Leader is
attached to opposite side of the thong. Sinker drops from
BARRACUDA DOUBLE
the swivel eye, and slides freely as far as the thong.
Cautious fish are more apt totake this bait since there is
far less drag on the bait which causes reluctance.
FEATHER & STRIP
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