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Mutton Snapper fishing in Monroe County

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

Mutton Snapper forecast map for Monroe County

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

When to go

Out of season — best Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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🌊 Fish the ebb tide.

Size, bag and season rules in Monroe County

Open: keep up to 5 a day of 18 in or more

Monroe County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
18 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 mutton snapper spots in Monroe County

1Long Key ViaductLow · 49ReliableBigger fish on the deep channel bottom. A whole live pinfish on a 4/0 circle hook with enough lead to hold.2Old Seven Mile BridgeFair · 56ReliableBigger fish on the channel bottom. A whole live pinfish on a 4/0 circle hook with enough lead to hold bottom in the current.3Channel Five BridgeFair · 52ReliableBigger fish in the channel. A whole live pinfish on a 4/0 circle hook with enough lead to hold.4Channel Two BridgeFair · 54Worth a tryA bigger fish now and then from the channel; bait a 4/0 circle hook with a whole live pinfish.5Bahia Honda State ParkFair · 56Worth a tryBigger fish along the channel drop-off. A whole live pinfish on a 3/0 to 4/0 circle hook.6Tom's Harbor BridgesFair · 52Worth a tryNow and then a bigger one comes from the deeper channel; a whole live pinfish, rigged on a 4/0 circle hook.7Fort Zachary TaylorFair · 62Worth a tryOccasional bigger fish on the channel edge. A whole live pinfish on a 3/0 to 4/0 circle hook.8Spanish Harbor Channel BridgeFair · 56Worth a tryThe odd larger fish comes out of the channel; send down a whole live pinfish on a 4/0 circle hook.9No Name Key BridgeGood · 70Shows occasionallyAn occasional bonus on shrimp or cut bait fished deep in the channel.
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Tactics for mutton snapper

Top baits, best first

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

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Carolina Rig
  3. Freeline Live Bait