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Pompano fishing in Martin County

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

Pompano forecast map for Martin 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 Martin County

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

Martin 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 Martin County

1Bob Graham BeachGood · 68HotspotThe cool-season prize in the first trough; bought sand fleas, clam or shrimp on a double-drop rig through the rising tide.2Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge BeachGood · 67ReliableThe cool-season target; sand fleas on a pompano rig on a rising tide after a cold front.3Glascock BeachGood · 73ReliableLate fall to spring in the first trough; shop-bought sand fleas, clam or shrimp on a float rig.4Stuart CausewayGood · 76ReliableWinter along sandy edges near the channel; small jigs.5Chastain BeachGood · 68ReliableOn the open sand in the middle of the beach in the cooler months; sand fleas or clam on a two-hook rig.6Jensen Beach CausewayGood · 73Worth a tryWinter fish along sandy channel edges; small jigs.7Twin Rivers Park, StuartGood · 72Worth a tryPass through from the inlet in winter and spring; small pompano jigs tipped with shrimp.8Clifton S. Perry BeachGood · 68Worth a tryPass through the lagoon near the inlet from fall into spring; small pompano jigs tipped with shrimp.9Cove Road ParkGood · 70Worth a tryThe odd fish along the sandy edge on cooler days near the inlet; small jigs or sand fleas.
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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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