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Ladyfish fishing in Pinellas County

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

Ladyfish forecast map for Pinellas 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.

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Size, bag and season rules in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County

1St. Pete Pier Fishing DeckGood · 74ReliableSummer schools that hit anything shiny; great fun on light tackle.2Fort De Soto Gulf PierGood · 70ReliableWarm-month schools that hit anything shiny; good cut bait for bigger targets.3Fort De Soto North BeachGood · 70ReliableSpring to fall in the surf; small jigs and spoons on light tackle.4Dunedin CausewayGood · 75ReliableWarm-month schools in the channels; small jigs and great cut bait.5Williams Pier, GulfportFair · 63ReliableFrequent spring-to-fall visitors that hit small jigs and spoons; great light-tackle sport and good cut bait.6Fort De Soto East BeachGood · 71ReliableSpring to fall under diving birds; small jigs and spoons on light tackle.7Maximo ParkFair · 63ReliableSpring to fall under diving birds; small jigs and spoons on light tackle.8Sunset Beach, Treasure IslandGood · 78ReliableSpring to fall in the surf and at the pass; small jigs and spoons on light tackle.9Courtney Campbell Beach Recreation AreaFair · 64ReliableBig warm-month schools; small jigs and spoons.10Gulf Front Park, Treasure IslandExcellent · 81ReliableSpring to fall on bait schools; light jigs and spoons, great fun on light tackle.1112th Avenue Park, Indian Rocks BeachGood · 65ReliableCommon from spring to fall under working birds; light jigs and spoons, and they make good cut bait for other fish.12193rd Avenue Beach Access, Indian ShoresFair · 64ReliableWarm months under diving birds; small jigs and spoons.13John's PassExcellent · 81Worth a tryWarm-month schools in the current; great on small jigs and for cut bait.14Blind Pass Jetty (Upham Beach)Good · 78Worth a tryWarm-month schools in the pass; small jigs.15Pass-a-Grille JettyGood · 76Worth a tryWarm-month schools in the channel; small jigs.16Fort De Soto Bay PierGood · 71Worth a trySummer schools; small jigs and fun for children.17Pier 60Good · 75Worth a trySchools blitz bait in the warm months; fun on light jigs and good cut bait for bigger fish.18R.E. Olds ParkGood · 74Worth a tryWarm-month schools; small jigs or cut bait.19Fred Howard ParkGood · 76Worth a trySummer schools over the flats; fun on small jigs.20Gandy Beach and CausewayGood · 74Worth a trySummer schools over the flats; small jigs.21Merry PierGood · 76Worth a trySpring to fall on moving water; small jigs on light tackle.22Safety Harbor PierFair · 62Worth a tryWarm-month schools; small jigs, and good cut bait.23Belleair Causeway Fishing PierFair · 63Worth a trySummer schools in the channel; small jigs.24Caladesi Island State ParkGood · 75Worth a tryWarm-month schools in the surf; small jigs.25McKenney Park, St. Pete BeachGood · 79Worth a trySpring to fall on moving water; small jigs and spoons on light tackle.
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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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