Charlotte Harbor
See what you can catch
Know your catch. Know the rules. Sizes, seasons and values below are prototype estimates — always check current FWC regulations.
→Snook· The Pope
Mangrove-edge ambush predator
Slot ~28–33" (verify current FWC) · ~3 lb · $19/lb
→Redfish· Red Drum
Copper tail-spot fighter
Slot ~18–27" (verify current FWC) · ~2.5 lb · $15/lb
→Mangrove Snapper· Mango
Structure snapper along shade
Minimum ~10" typical (verify FWC) · ~1.2 lb · $15/lb
→Sheepshead· Convict fish
Banded structure feeder
Minimum ~15" typical (verify FWC) · ~1.8 lb · $17/lb
→Spotted Seatrout· Speck
Spotted grass-flats fish
Slot / minimum — verify current FWC · ~1.5 lb · $14/lb
→Tarpon· Silver king
Big silver jumper — not a table fish here
Generally catch-and-release in this fishery
→Spanish Mackerel
Yellow-spot speedster
Minimum — verify FWC · ~1.4 lb · $12/lb
→Jack Crevalle
Hard-pulling school jack
Usually sport — check FWC if harvesting
→Gulf Flounder
Camouflaged flatfish
Minimum — verify FWC · ~1.6 lb · $18/lb
→Tripletail
Marker-and-shade lurker
Minimum — verify FWC · ~2 lb · $20/lb
→Hardhead Catfish
Common bycatch — handle spines carefully
Usually not a target table fish
