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Sheepshead fishing in Brevard County

25 rated shore spots in Brevard County hold sheepshead — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Sheepshead forecast map for Brevard County

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

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
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Size, bag and season rules in Brevard County

Open: keep up to 8 a day of 12 in or more

Brevard County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
12 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
Bag limit
8 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 sheepshead spots in Brevard County

1Jetty Park, Port CanaveralGood · 67HotspotWinter and early spring on the rocks. Fiddler crabs dropped straight down from the pier beside the jetty.2Intracoastal Waterway Park, Merritt IslandFair · 54ReliableWinter into spring tight to the bridge pilings with fiddler crabs or shrimp.3Sebastian Inlet North JettyGood · 66ReliableWinter around the rocks. Fiddler crabs or shrimp straight down beside the jetty.4Parrish Park (Max Brewer Causeway)Good · 65ReliableWinter on the bridge fenders, the pier and the shoreline structure with fiddler crabs.5Eau Gallie CausewayGood · 65ReliableWinter on the pilings with fiddler crabs.6Rotary Riverfront Park, TitusvilleFair · 62ReliableWinter and early spring on fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped tight to the pilings.7Titusville Veterans Memorial Fishing PierGood · 65ReliableWinter into early spring tight to the pilings with fiddler crabs or shrimp.8Eau Gallie PierFair · 63ReliableThe pier's winter prize; a fiddler crab dropped straight down along a piling.9Claude Edge Front Street ParkFair · 58ReliableWinter on the pier pilings with fiddler crabs or shrimp.10Kennedy Point ParkFair · 62ReliableWinter along the breakwater with fiddler crabs or shrimp.11Lee Wenner Park, CocoaFair · 54ReliableWinter and early spring along the rocks; fiddler crabs on a small, strong hook.12Long Point ParkFair · 60Worth a tryWinter on the bridge and dock pilings with fiddler crabs.13Haulover CanalFair · 62Worth a tryWinter around the bridge structure on fiddler crabs or shrimp.14Kiwanis Island ParkFair · 54Worth a tryWinter around the dock and other structure on fiddler crabs.15Ramp Road Park, Cocoa BeachFair · 57Worth a tryWinter along the seawall and other hard structure on fiddler crabs or shrimp.16Castaways Point ParkFair · 58Worth a tryCold-weather fish tight to the pilings of both piers; fiddler crabs work best.17Kelly Park East, Merritt IslandFair · 64Worth a tryWinter around the bridge pilings and docks with fiddler crabs.18Rotary Park at SuntreeFair · 58Worth a tryWinter and early spring on fiddler crabs dropped beside the pilings.19Fisherman's Landing, GrantFair · 59Worth a tryWinter on the dock pilings with fiddler crabs or shrimp.20Christenson's Landing, GrantFair · 59Worth a tryWinter on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook.21Osteen Park, Merritt IslandFair · 54Worth a tryWinter fish on the pilings; fiddler crab or shrimp on a small, strong hook.22Veterans Memorial Park, Merritt IslandFair · 54Worth a tryWinter fish that pick barnacles off the seawall; a small hook and a piece of shrimp or fiddler crab.23Nicol Park, Port St. JohnFair · 62Worth a tryWinter fish tight to the rocks; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small hook.24POW/MIA Park (Pineda Causeway)Fair · 58Worth a tryWinter around structure on fiddler crabs or shrimp.25Eddy Creek, Canaveral National SeashoreGood · 69Shows occasionallyOccasional in the cooler months around the launch structure on shrimp or fiddler crabs.
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Tactics for sheepshead

Top baits, best first

  1. Fiddler Crabs
  2. Live Shrimp
  3. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  4. Dead Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Split-Shot Rig
  3. Jighead

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