Bull Shark fishing in Charlotte County
4 rated shore spots in Charlotte County hold bull shark — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Bull Shark forecast map for Charlotte County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for bull shark right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
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🌊 Fish the ebb tide.
Size, bag and season rules in Charlotte County
Open: keep up to 1 a day of 54 in or more
Charlotte County
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Minimum size
- 54 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
- 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 bull shark spots in Charlotte County
1US 41 Bridges, Punta GordaGood · 74Worth a tryYoung bulls are common in the river in summer; heavy leader and a shore-based shark permit if you target them.2Harbour Heights ParkGood · 69Worth a tryYoung bull sharks are common and a few big ones roam the river; wire leader, and the free FWC shore-based shark permit if you target them.3Chester Roberts ParkGood · 74Worth a tryYoung bull sharks roam the river in summer; wire leader and the free FWC shore-based shark permit if you target them.4Darst ParkGood · 69Worth a tryYoung bull sharks are common in the river; wire leader and the free FWC shore-based shark permit if you target them.
Tactics for bull shark
Top baits, best first
- Cut Ladyfish
- Menhaden (Pogy)
- Cut Mullet
- Finger Mullet
Rigs that work, best first
- Shark Rig
- Fish-Finder Rig
