Bonnethead fishing in Lee County
5 rated shore spots in Lee County hold bonnethead — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Bonnethead forecast map for Lee County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for bonnethead right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
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Size, bag and season rules in Lee County
Open: keep up to 1 a day
Lee 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.
Check FWC rulesBest bonnethead spots in Lee County
1Bokeelia Fishing PierGood · 77Worth a trySummer sharks on shrimp or cut bait; the most common shark from the pier.2Sanibel Causeway IslandsFair · 59Worth a trySummer on the flats; small crabs or shrimp, with the free FWC shore-based shark permit if targeting sharks.3Bunche Beach PreserveGood · 71Worth a trySmall sharks cruise the flats in summer and take shrimp.4Bowditch Point Park, Fort Myers BeachGood · 71Worth a trySummer on the flats off the point; small crabs, with the free FWC shore-based shark permit to target.5Crescent Beach Family ParkGood · 71Worth a trySmall summer sharks on shrimp; release them gently in the water.
Tactics for bonnethead
Top baits, best first
- Blue Crab
- Dead Shrimp
- Live Shrimp
- Cut Mullet
Rigs that work, best first
- Carolina Rig
- Fish-Finder Rig
- Shark Rig
