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Mangrove Snapper fishing in Pinellas County

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

Mangrove Snapper forecast map for Pinellas County

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Size, bag and season rules in Pinellas County

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

Pinellas 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 Pinellas County

1Skyway Fishing Pier (North)Good · 73HotspotSummer nights are the signature fishery: live shrimp or pilchards on a knocker rig dropped to the pilings and rubble under the lights.2John's PassExcellent · 81HotspotSummer on the jetty rocks; live shrimp or small pilchards on a light knocker rig.3Fort De Soto Gulf PierGood · 70ReliableSummer around the pilings along the outer half; live shrimp or cut pilchard on a light knocker rig.4Pass-a-Grille JettyGood · 76ReliableSummer on the rocks and channel edge; live shrimp on a light knocker rig, often best at dusk.5St. Pete Pier Fishing DeckGood · 74ReliableSummer and fall on the pilings. Live shrimp or pilchards on a small circle hook with light fluorocarbon.6Fort De Soto Bay PierGood · 71ReliableSummer around the pilings; small live shrimp or pilchards on a light knocker rig.7Merry PierGood · 76ReliableSummer and fall under the pier; small live shrimp on a knocker rig, best toward dusk.8Belleair Causeway Fishing PierFair · 63ReliableSummer and fall on the pilings; live shrimp on light fluorocarbon.9McKenney Park, St. Pete BeachGood · 79ReliableSummer and fall around the pier pilings and along the seawall; small live shrimp on a knocker rig, best toward evening.10Blind Pass Jetty (Upham Beach)Good · 78ReliableSummer evenings on the rocks; live shrimp on a light knocker rig.11Dunedin CausewayGood · 75ReliableSummer around the bridge pilings; live shrimp on a light knocker rig.12Pier 60Good · 75ReliablePilings at the T through summer; live shrimp or cut bait on a light knocker rig.13Williams Pier, GulfportFair · 63ReliableSummer and early fall around the pilings; small live shrimp or cut pinfish on a light knocker rig, best in the evening.14R.O.C. Park, Madeira BeachFair · 63ReliableSummer fish around the pier; small live shrimp on light fluorocarbon.15Magnolia Drive Public DockGood · 65ReliableSummer around the pilings; small live shrimp on light fluorocarbon.16Nature Park, Redington ShoresFair · 63ReliableSummer and early fall in the shade of the dock; small live shrimp on a light knocker rig.17R.E. Olds ParkGood · 74Worth a trySummer around the pilings; small live shrimp on a light leader.18Weedon Island PreserveGood · 75Worth a trySummer fish around the pier and rocks; small live baits.19Maximo ParkFair · 63Worth a trySummer around hard structure along the shore, away from the ramps; small live shrimp on light fluorocarbon.20Safety Harbor PierFair · 62Worth a trySummer around the pilings; small live shrimp on light fluorocarbon.21Pop Stansell ParkGood · 65Worth a tryA summer fish around the pilings; small live shrimp.22Wall Springs ParkGood · 65Worth a trySummer around the pilings; small live shrimp on a light leader.23Clam Bayou Nature ParkFair · 62Worth a trySmall snapper around the docks in summer and fall; a piece of shrimp on a small hook and split shot.24Honeymoon Island State ParkGood · 75Worth a trySummer fish around rocks and the pass; small live baits.25Caladesi Island State ParkGood · 75Worth a tryThe park names snapper among its catches; mangrove edges and rocks on the sound side in summer, on small live 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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