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Ladyfish fishing in Hillsborough County

9 rated shore spots in Hillsborough County hold ladyfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Ladyfish forecast map for Hillsborough County

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

When to go

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🌊 Fish the flood tide.

Size, bag and season rules in Hillsborough County

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

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Best ladyfish spots in Hillsborough County

1Courtney Campbell CausewayGood · 71ReliableBig summer schools in the bridge channel; small jigs and great sport on light tackle.2E.G. Simmons ParkGood · 73ReliableSummer schools in the channels; small jigs and fun for children.3Williams Park, RiverviewFair · 59Worth a trySummer and fall schools in the river; small jigs.4Gandy Boat RampFair · 60Worth a trySummer and fall schools; small jigs.5Upper Tampa Bay Conservation ParkGood · 71Worth a trySummer and fall schools in the shallows; small jigs, good fun for children.6Domino Park Boat RampFair · 60Worth a trySummer and fall schools; small jigs, good fun on light tackle.7Apollo Beach Nature PreserveGood · 73Worth a trySummer schools; small jigs.8Davis Islands BeachGood · 72Worth a tryWarm-month schools; small jigs.9Ruskin Commongood Boat RampFair · 60Worth a trySummer and fall schools; small jigs.
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Tactics for ladyfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Live Shrimp
  2. Paddle Tail Swimbait
  3. Silver Casting Spoon
  4. Soft Plastic Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Popping Cork Rig
  2. Jighead
  3. Freeline Live Bait

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