Bonnethead fishing in Monroe County
11 rated shore spots in Monroe County hold bonnethead — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Bonnethead forecast map for Monroe 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 Monroe County
Open: keep up to 1 a day
Monroe 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 Monroe County
1Curry Hammock State ParkLow · 36Worth a trySmall sharks that patrol the shallow flats in warm months and take shrimp or crab. Release at the water.2White Street PierLow · 30Worth a trySmall sharks that work the grass flats in the evening. Shrimp or crab on the bottom; a light wire leader helps.3Long Key State ParkLow · 30Worth a trySmall sharks that cruise the shallow flats in warm months. They take shrimp or crab; release them at the water.4Indian Key FillLow · 30Worth a tryCruise the grass either side of the fill. Shrimp or crab on the bottom.5Channel Five BridgeLow · 30Worth a tryWork the shallower grass near the Fiesta Key end. Shrimp or crab on the bottom.6John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkLow · 30Worth a trySmall sharks that cruise the shallows in summer. Shrimp or crab on the bottom; release at the water.7Little Duck Key Veterans Memorial ParkLow · 44Worth a trySummer visitors on the flats on shrimp or small cut bait.8Flamingo, Everglades National ParkGood · 65Worth a trySmall sharks that cruise the shallow flats in warm months; shrimp or crab. Targeting sharks from shore needs the free FWC permit.9Sunset Park, Key Colony BeachLow · 43Worth a trySmall sharks that cruise the shallows in summer. Shrimp on the bottom; release at the water.10Oceanfront Park, MarathonLow · 43Worth a trySmall sharks on the flats in summer. Shrimp or crab on the bottom; release at the water.11Sombrero BeachLow · 46Shows occasionallySummer visitors on the flats; shrimp or small cut bait.
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
