Bluefish fishing in Santa Rosa County
3 rated shore spots in Santa Rosa County hold bluefish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Bluefish forecast map for Santa Rosa County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for bluefish 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, Nov, DecJFMAMJJASOND
🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Size, bag and season rules in Santa Rosa County
Open: keep up to 10 a day of 12 in or more
Santa Rosa County
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and FWC
- Minimum size
- 12 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
- Bag limit
- 10 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.
Check FWC rulesBest bluefish spots in Santa Rosa County
1Navarre Beach Fishing PierGood · 71ReliableMixed with the Spanish mackerel; a short wire leader saves tackle.2Michigan Street Beach Access, Navarre BeachGood · 71ReliableSpring and fall schools; fast spoons with a short bite leader.3Naval Live Oaks AreaGood · 67Worth a trySpring and fall when bait moves through; spoons and a heavy leader.
Tactics for bluefish
Top baits, best first
- Silver Casting Spoon
- Gotcha Plug
- Cut Mullet
- Finger Mullet
Rigs that work, best first
- Fish-Finder Rig
- Jighead
- Tandem Bucktail Rig
