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Cotton Bayou Beach Access fishing reports

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Fishing report · October 2026

What's biting at Cotton Bayou Beach Access

  • PompanoReliableOpen: keep up to 3 a day of 12 in or more

    Early fall pompano are moving south along Florida beaches; try the surf at first light around high tide.

    In season this month

  • RedfishReliableOpen: keep up to 3 a day between 16 in and 26 in

    October schools feed along mangrove shorelines, flats, and dock edges, especially when water is moving.

    In season this month

  • Spanish MackerelWorth a tryOpen: keep up to 15 a day

    Migrating mackerel are tracking bait along the coast; cast near beach schools, passes, and piers.

    In season this month

  • Spotted SeatroutWorth a tryOpen: keep up to 6 a day between 15 in and 22 in

    Cooling fall water keeps trout feeding on shallow flats; try shore-accessible grass edges at dawn.

    In season this month

  • Gulf KingfishReliable

    In season this month

Built from this month's seasons, today's ADCNR rules and the catches anglers logged here in the last 30 days. Updated Fri, Oct 23.

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