Sheepshead fishing in Dixie County

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

Sheepshead forecast map for Dixie 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 Dixie County

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

Dixie 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 · source last read Oct 19, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, as their pages read on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and a season can be changed at short notice by executive order.

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Best sheepshead spots in Dixie County

1Shired Island ParkFair · 61ReliableWinter and spring on the oyster bars and seawall; fiddler crabs on a short leader.2Horseshoe BeachFair · 62ReliableLate winter and spring on rocks and the boat ramp structure; fiddler crabs on a small, strong hook.3Fishbone Creek Landing, Horseshoe BeachFair · 63Worth a tryFound around oyster shell and rocks in winter and early spring; fiddler crabs or shrimp.

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Tactics for sheepshead

Top baits, best first

Fiddler Crabs
Live Shrimp
Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
Dead Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

Knocker Rig
Split-Shot Rig
Jighead