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Hardhead Catfish fishing in Taylor County

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

Hardhead Catfish forecast map for Taylor 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.

When to go

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Size, bag and season rules in Taylor 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 Taylor County

1Steinhatchee RiverGood · 72Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in summer.2Keaton BeachGood · 74Worth a trySummer bottom-bait bycatch.3Econfina River State ParkGood · 66Worth a tryCommon on shrimp and cut bait 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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