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Redfish fishing in Collier County

13 rated shore spots in Collier County hold redfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Redfish forecast map for Collier County

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

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🌊 Fish the flood tide.

Size, bag and season rules in Collier County

Open: keep up to 1 a day between 18 in and 27 in

Collier County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and FWC

Minimum size
18 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
Maximum size
27 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
Bag limit
1 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 redfish spots in Collier County

1Chokoloskee BridgeFair · 59ReliableMove through with the tide, especially in fall; cut mullet or shrimp on the bottom beside the seawalls.2Rookery Bay Reserve, Shell Island RoadFair · 63ReliableNamed by the reserve among its top species; push up to the roots on the rising tide. Live shrimp, pinfish or a gold spoon.3Jolley BridgeGood · 71ReliableFall fish along the channel edges; cut mullet or live shrimp.4Delnor-Wiggins Pass State ParkGood · 72ReliablePass edges in fall and winter; soft plastics or cut bait on the moving tide.5Goodland Boating ParkGood · 75ReliableChannel edges on the moving tide, best in fall.6Collier-Seminole State ParkFair · 63ReliableWork the mangrove edges on the moving tide, best in spring and fall; live shrimp or a soft plastic.7Tigertail Beach ParkGood · 71ReliableLagoon and tidal pools on the rising tide, best in fall.8Barefoot Beach PreserveGood · 72Worth a tryFall and winter around Wiggins Pass on the moving tide; live shrimp or cut mullet.9Gordon PassFair · 62Worth a tryA fall target on the rocks and just inside the pass; live shrimp or cut mullet.10Clam Pass ParkGood · 72Worth a tryNear the pass on the falling tide in fall; shrimp or soft plastics.11Doctors PassFair · 61Worth a tryOccasional in fall around the rocks and the inside of the pass; cut mullet or live shrimp.12Gordon River GreenwayFair · 62Shows occasionallyAn occasional bonus along the mangroves in fall; live shrimp.138th Avenue South Beach Access, NaplesFair · 62Shows occasionallyAn occasional fall catch on cut bait or shrimp fished in the trough.
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Tactics for redfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Cut Mullet
  2. Live Shrimp
  3. Blue Crab
  4. Gold Spoon

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Carolina Rig
  2. Popping Cork Rig
  3. Weedless Texas Rig

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