Sheepshead fishing in Wakulla County

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

Sheepshead forecast map for Wakulla 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 Wakulla County

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

Wakulla 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 Wakulla County

1Woolley Park Fishing PierFair · 55ReliableLate winter into spring on the pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped straight down on a short leader and a 1/0 hook.2St. Marks LighthouseGood · 66ReliableWinter and early spring around the riprap by the lighthouse; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader and a 1/0 hook, fished tight to the rocks.3San Marcos de Apalache Historic State ParkFair · 55ReliableNamed by the park; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader beside rock and shell, mainly late winter and spring.4Mashes Sands ParkGood · 68ReliableWinter fish on the oyster bars; fiddler crabs on a short leader.5Ochlockonee River State ParkFair · 54Worth a tryWinter and spring beside pilings and snags; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader.

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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