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Sheepshead fishing in Flagler County

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

Sheepshead forecast map for Flagler 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 Flagler County

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

Flagler 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 Flagler County

1Washington Oaks Gardens State ParkGood · 65HotspotWinter and spring along the coquina ledges and the river seawall on fiddler crabs.2Bings Landing, Matanzas RiverFair · 64ReliableWinter and early spring around the pier pilings. Fiddler crabs on a short leader.3MalaCompra ParkFair · 64ReliableWinter and spring around the coquina rock; fiddler crabs or sand fleas on a small, strong hook fished tight to the edges.4Jungle Hut ParkFair · 64ReliableWinter into early spring along the coquina; fiddler crabs, shrimp or clam on a small, strong hook in the pockets.5Herschel King ParkGood · 67ReliableWinter and early spring on the pier pilings; fiddler crabs dropped tight to the wood.6River to Sea PreserveGood · 67Worth a tryCooler months around the coquina rock at the waterline; fiddler crabs or sand fleas on a small, strong hook.7Moody Boat Launch and Betty Steflik PreserveGood · 68Worth a tryWinter near pilings on fiddler crabs.8Waterfront Park, Palm CoastGood · 65Worth a tryDecember to March on the pilings; fiddler crabs on a small, strong hook.9Princess Place PreserveGood · 68Worth a tryWinter and spring around shell and any structure, on fiddler crabs.10Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State ParkGood · 69Worth a tryWinter around the dock pilings on 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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