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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