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Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Florida's #1 inshore target. Topwater dawn/dusk, soft plastics on the flats, live shrimp under a popping cork.

Preferred water temp60–85°F

Preferred depth1–15 ft

Peak monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov

Holds ongrass flats, passes, mangroves, docks, drop-offs

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 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.

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TX_GULF

Texas — State waters (0–9 nm) · TPWD

Currently OPENOpen year-round

Bag limit: 3 / angler / day
Slot: 15″–20″ TL (total length)

Slot 15-20" TL, 3/person/day. (Texas reduced from 5 to 3 in 2024 to rebuild stocks; verify current TPWD rules.)

Texas Parks & Wildlife.