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Sheepshead fishing in Franklin County

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

Sheepshead forecast map for Franklin 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 Franklin County

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

Franklin 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 Franklin County

1St. George Island Fishing Pier (Old Bridge)Good · 66HotspotFebruary to April on the pilings with fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader.2Eastpoint Fishing PierFair · 54HotspotThe pier's signature fish around the pilings, best from late winter into spring on fiddler crabs.3Lafayette Park, ApalachicolaGood · 66ReliablePier pilings from late winter into spring; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped tight to the posts.4Bald Point State ParkGood · 68ReliableAround oyster bars in winter and spring; fiddler crabs.5Battery Park Gorrie Fishing PierGood · 66ReliableBridge and dock pilings from late winter into spring; fiddler crabs.6Island View Park, CarrabelleGood · 69ReliablePier pilings in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs.7Unit Four Beach, St. George IslandGood · 66ReliableAround the oyster shell in the cooler months; fiddler crabs or shrimp.8Seafood Landing ParkGood · 66ReliableDock posts in late winter and spring; fiddler crabs or shrimp.9Ochlockonee Bay Boat RampFair · 55ReliableBridge and dock posts in late winter and spring on fiddler crabs.10Carrabelle BeachGood · 68Worth a tryWinter and spring around oyster bars; 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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