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Mangrove Snapper fishing in Broward County

12 rated shore spots in Broward County hold mangrove snapper — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Mangrove Snapper forecast map for Broward County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for mangrove snapper 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 Broward County

Open: keep up to 5 a day of 10 in or more

Broward County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
10 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
Bag limit
5 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.

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Best mangrove snapper spots in Broward County

1Port Everglades Jetty, Mizell-Johnson State ParkGood · 76HotspotHold on the jetty rocks year-round; knocker rig with shrimp or cut bait near slack water.2Anne Kolb Nature CenterGood · 65ReliableAround pilings and root lines most of the year; small shrimp on a light knocker rig.3Hollywood North Beach ParkGood · 67ReliableUnder the boardwalks most of the year; small shrimp on a light knocker rig.4West Lake Park, HollywoodGood · 65ReliableAround the bridge structure most of the year; small live shrimp on a knocker rig.5Alsdorf ParkFair · 59ReliableTight to the seawall most of the year, best on the clear incoming tide; small live shrimp.6George English ParkGood · 76ReliableAround docks and structure most of the year; small live shrimp near the bottom.7Colee Hammock ParkGood · 67ReliableHug the seawalls and pilings most of the year; drop a small live shrimp close to the bottom.8Hugh Taylor Birch State ParkGood · 76ReliableTight to the seawall in summer; small live shrimp on a light rig.9Lewis Landing ParkGood · 67ReliableAround seawalls and docks most of the year; small live shrimp near the bottom.10Dania Beach PierGood · 72Worth a tryAround the pilings in the evening; shrimp on small single hooks.11Pompano Beach Fishing PierGood · 65Worth a tryAround the pilings at night and dawn; small hooks and shrimp.12El Prado Park, Lauderdale-by-the-SeaFair · 60Worth a tryOver the sand near the reef on calm evenings; small live shrimp on light weight.
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Tactics for mangrove snapper

Top baits, best first

  1. Live Shrimp
  2. Pilchards (Scaled Sardines)
  3. Live Pinfish
  4. Squid Strips

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Split-Shot Rig
  3. Freeline Live Bait

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