Spotted Seatrout fishing in Pinellas County
31 rated shore spots in Pinellas County hold spotted seatrout — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Spotted Seatrout forecast map for Pinellas County
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Size, bag and season rules in Pinellas County
They differ along the coast. Find the part you fish:
Pinellas County (north of 28°09.350′ N (Fred Howard Park Causeway))
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and FWC
Open: keep up to 5 a day between 15 in and 19 in
- Minimum size
- 15 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
- Maximum size
- 19 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
- Bag limit
- 5 a day
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026
Pinellas County (south of 28°09.350′ N)
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and FWC
Open: keep up to 3 a day between 15 in and 19 in
- Minimum size
- 15 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
- Maximum size
- 19 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
- Bag limit
- 3 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.
Check FWC rulesBest spotted seatrout spots in Pinellas County
1Weedon Island PreserveGood · 74HotspotNamed by the county as a pier and oyster bar target; shrimp under a cork or soft plastics on the grass edges.2Fred Howard ParkGood · 77HotspotThe signature fish of the flats, fall through spring; live shrimp under a cork or soft plastics cast from the causeway to the sand holes.3Gandy Beach and CausewayGood · 72HotspotThe staple of the flats, fall through spring; shrimp under a cork or soft plastics over sand holes.4Honeymoon Island State ParkGood · 75ReliableOn the St. Joseph Sound grass flats, best in the cooler months; shrimp under a popping cork.5Dunedin CausewayGood · 75ReliableOn the grass flats either side, best on the incoming tide; shrimp under a popping cork or soft plastics.6Williams Pier, GulfportGood · 78ReliableFeeds over the grass beyond the pier, best at dawn and dusk; a live shrimp under a popping cork or a soft plastic jig.7Fort De Soto East BeachGood · 72ReliableThe staple from fall through spring; a shrimp under a popping cork or a paddle-tail jig cast from the sand to the grass edge on moving water.8Anclote Key Preserve State ParkGood · 75ReliableNamed by the park; over the grass flats in spring and fall with a shrimp under a popping cork.9Maximo ParkGood · 79ReliableOver the grass on moving water; a shrimp under a popping cork or a topwater plug at first light.10Sunset Beach, Tarpon SpringsGood · 75ReliableOn the grass flats off the beach, fall through spring; shrimp under a cork.11Courtney Campbell Beach Recreation AreaGood · 76ReliableOver the grass along the causeway, best in the cooler months; shrimp under a popping cork or a soft plastic.12Bay Park on Sand KeyGood · 74ReliableOver the harbor grass, best in fall and spring; shrimp under a popping cork or a soft plastic.13Blind Pass Jetty (Upham Beach)Excellent · 80ReliableInside the pass over grass and sand on the incoming tide; soft plastics or shrimp under a cork.14St. Pete Pier Fishing DeckGood · 72ReliableCooler months on the grass edges within casting range; soft plastics or shrimp under a cork.15Fort De Soto Bay PierGood · 72ReliableOver the grass edges on the incoming tide; a shrimp under a popping cork or a soft plastic.16R.E. Olds ParkGood · 73ReliableCooler months and spring; shrimp under a popping cork or a soft plastic.17Safety Harbor PierGood · 74ReliableCooler months over the grass; shrimp under a popping cork or a soft plastic.18Belleair Causeway Fishing PierGood · 75ReliableGrass edges near the causeway, fall through spring; shrimp under a cork.19Caladesi Island State ParkGood · 75ReliableGrass flats on the sound side; shrimp under a popping cork.20McKenney Park, St. Pete BeachExcellent · 81ReliableAlong the channel edges on moving water; a shrimp under a cork or a small paddle-tail jig.21Philippe ParkGood · 74ReliableCooler months over the grass; shrimp under a popping cork or a soft plastic.22Pop Stansell ParkGood · 76ReliableBest in spring and fall from the pier; a popping cork over shrimp, or a small soft plastic.23Wall Springs ParkGood · 75ReliableSpring and fall off the piers over the deeper grass edges; shrimp under a popping cork or a small soft plastic.24Clam Bayou Nature ParkGood · 79ReliableOver the grass toward the bay; a shrimp under a popping cork or a small paddle-tail jig.25War Veterans' Memorial ParkExcellent · 82ReliableOver the grass off the shoreline; a shrimp under a popping cork or a small paddle-tail jig.
Tactics for spotted seatrout
Top baits, best first
- Live Shrimp
- Soft Plastic Shrimp
- Paddle Tail Swimbait
- Walk-the-Dog Topwater
Rigs that work, best first
- Popping Cork Rig
- Jighead
- Slip Float Rig
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