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Hardhead Catfish fishing in Pasco County

4 rated shore spots in Pasco County hold hardhead catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Hardhead Catfish forecast map for Pasco County

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

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Size, bag and season rules in Pasco County

No size, bag or season rule for hardhead catfish is on record here. Check with FWC before you keep one.

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Best hardhead catfish spots in Pasco County

1Anclote Gulf Park PierGood · 77Worth a tryCommon bottom bycatch.2Eagle Point Park, New Port RicheyFair · 64Worth a tryCommon on cut bait and shrimp fished on the bottom, especially in the warm months.3Jasmin Park, New Port RicheyGood · 76Worth a tryCommon on shrimp fished on the bottom in summer; mind the spines.4Nick's Park, Port RicheyGood · 75Worth a tryCommon on shrimp on the bottom in summer; mind the spines.
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Tactics for hardhead catfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Dead Shrimp
  2. Cut Mullet
  3. Squid Strips
  4. Scented Bait Strips

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Carolina Rig
  2. Double-Drop Bottom Rig

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