Targeted Species

The Treasure Coast's inshore waters hold trophy fish twelve months a year. Here's what could be on the end of your line.

Snook

Highly sought after in South Florida! With their hard fights and acrobatics, one of the most popular fish to target. During snook season, 1 legal-size fish may be kept per person within the slot size (28–32").

Jack Crevalle

One of the most common inshore species in South Florida. Quick bursts of power attract any angler — getting up to 50+ lbs, be assured you're in for the long fight!

Redfish

Super hard-fighting fish that take a variety of baits — mainly crustaceans like shrimp and crabs. Found around docks and shallow flats; great eating and they'll give you a run for your money!

Cubera Snapper

Like a big mangrove snapper — except the fight is INSANE! Quick bursts of power with broom-like tails will make any reel scream. First-class edibility as well; seasonally targeted.

Sheepshead

The zebra-striped fish living along dock pilings and bridges — right next to heavy structure. Great eating fish and a blast to target.

Tripletail

A fish you may have seen and never noticed! Oriented to floating structure like crab pots and even channel markers. Great table fare and hard fighters.

Speckled Sea Trout

A great game fish in shallow water and on the flats! Trout hang around their buddies, so catching multiple in one area is common. Great eating fish as well.

Flounder

Bottom-dwelling flat fish found inshore as well as in the ocean, with both eyes on one side of the head. Very good eating and great fighters.

Black Drum

Chunky, high-backed fish with whiskers under the lower jaw. Younger fish carry dark vertical bars that fade with age. Hard fighters, typically caught on shrimp & crabs.

Goliath Grouper

The largest of all grouper species and one of the most powerful fish in Florida's inshore and offshore waters. Permanently closed season — catch and release exclusively.

Tarpon

The Silver King — seasonal and very migratory! A fight like none other, jumping clear out of the water. Not harvested; catch & release only.

Pompano

Compressed body, short snout and a deeply forked tail — with blue, green and yellow on the dorsal areas and silver and yellow on the body and fins.