Flux Fishing Forecast

nearshore

Florida Pompano

Trachinotus carolinus

Surf-fishing prize. Sand fleas on long rods, dropper rigs through the troughs. Migrate north spring + south fall.

Preferred water temp55–78°F
Preferred depth3–50 ft
Peak monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Holds onsurf zone, sand bars, passes, beach troughs

In our regions

Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf

Regulations

⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 26, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.

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AL_GULF

Alabama — State waters (0–3 nm) · AL CNR-MRD

Currently OPENOpen year-round
Bag limit
3 / angler / day
Minimum
12″ FL (fork length)

3/person/day, 12" FL min.

Alabama CNR-MRD.