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Mangrove Snapper fishing in Duval County

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

Mangrove Snapper forecast map for Duval 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.

When to go

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Size, bag and season rules in Duval County

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

Duval 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 Duval County

1Dutton Island PreserveGood · 70Shows occasionallySmall summer fish around the pier pilings on shrimp.2Castaway Island PreserveGood · 70Shows occasionallySmall snapper hide under the dock in summer; tiny hooks and shrimp.3Tideviews PreserveGood · 70Shows occasionallyJuveniles near the supports in summer; tiny hooks and shrimp.
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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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