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Pompano fishing in Manatee County

5 rated shore spots in Manatee County hold pompano — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Pompano forecast map for Manatee County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for pompano 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 Manatee County

Open: keep up to 6 a day of 11 in or more

Manatee County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
11 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
Bag limit
6 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 pompano spots in Manatee County

1Bean PointGood · 70ReliableSpring and fall in the troughs on the Gulf side of the point; sand fleas or pompano jigs.2Atlas Street Beach Access, Longboat KeyFair · 59ReliableSpring and fall runs along the beach; sand fleas or shrimp on a dropper rig, or a shrimp-tipped jig dragged slowly.3Skyway Fishing Pier (South)Good · 74Worth a tryNamed by the park; spring and fall on small jigs or sand fleas near the bottom.4Historic Bridge Street PierFair · 62Shows occasionallyAn occasional spring or fall fish near the pier; small jigs bounced along the bottom.5Anna Maria City PierGood · 70Shows occasionallyCaught from the pier on sand fleas and small jigs.
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Tactics for pompano

Top baits, best first

  1. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  2. Dead Shrimp
  3. Pompano Jig
  4. Clams

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pompano Rig
  2. Double-Drop Bottom Rig
  3. Jighead

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