Blacktip Shark fishing in Brevard County

11 rated shore spots in Brevard County hold blacktip shark — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Blacktip Shark forecast map for Brevard County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for blacktip shark right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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🌊 Fish the flood tide.

Size, bag and season rules in Brevard County

Open: keep up to 1 a day

Brevard County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Bag limit
1 a day

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.

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Best blacktip shark spots in Brevard County

1Playalinda BeachExcellent · 81Worth a trySummer, early and late in the day within the seashore's hours; the free FWC shore-based shark permit applies.2Lori Wilson ParkGood · 65Worth a trySpring and fall migrations; the free FWC shore-based shark permit applies, and never target sharks near swimmers.3Cherie Down ParkGood · 75Worth a trySpring and fall migrations along the beach; the free FWC shore-based shark permit applies.4Robert P. Murkshe Memorial ParkGood · 65Worth a trySpring and fall migrations along the beach; the free FWC shore-based shark permit applies.5Bonsteel ParkGood · 69Worth a trySpring along the beach; the free FWC shore-based shark permit is required.6Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise BeachGood · 73Worth a trySpring migrants; the free FWC permit is required to target them from shore.7Spessard Holland North Beach ParkGood · 66Worth a tryMoving along the beach in spring; the FWC shore-based permit is required to target them.8Val M. Steele ParkGood · 70Worth a trySpring near the bar; the free FWC shore-based shark permit is needed to target them.9Canova Beach ParkGood · 73Worth a tryLate winter and spring along the beach; the FWC shore-based permit is required.10Seagull Park, Satellite BeachGood · 66Worth a trySpring migration along the beach; targeting them needs the FWC shore-based shark permit.11Alan Shepard Park, Cocoa BeachGood · 65Worth a trySpring migration along the beach; the FWC shore-based shark permit is needed to target them, and never near swimmers.

Tactics for blacktip shark

Top baits, best first

  1. Cut Mullet
  2. Menhaden (Pogy)
  3. Cut Ladyfish
  4. Finger Mullet

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Shark Rig
  2. Fish-Finder Rig

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