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White Grunt fishing in Monroe County

8 rated shore spots in Monroe County hold white grunt — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

White Grunt forecast map for Monroe County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for white grunt right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

When to go

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Size, bag and season rules in Monroe County

No size, bag or season rule for white grunt is on record here. Check with FWC before you keep one.

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Best white grunt spots in Monroe County

1Harry Harris ParkFair · 55ReliableThe most dependable bite for kids on small hooks and shrimp.2Bow Channel BridgeGood · 72ReliablePlenty on small hooks and shrimp on the bottom by day, good for kids and for bait.3Kemp Channel BridgeGood · 72ReliableReliable daytime bottom bites on shrimp or squid.4Park Channel BridgeGood · 71ReliableDaytime bottom bites on shrimp or squid, good for bait and for kids.5Pigeon KeyGood · 65ReliableGrunts swarm the hard bottom near the dock; easy bites on shrimp, good fun for kids.6Old Seven Mile BridgeFair · 61Worth a tryThe state's trail guide lists grunts among the regular catches; small hooks and cut shrimp near the footings.7White Street PierGood · 66Worth a tryGrunts crowd the pilings and rubble. Tiny pieces of shrimp on a small hook keep children busy all day.8Garden Key, Dry Tortugas National ParkFair · 62Worth a tryGrunts of several kinds crowd the rocks and pilings (the park highlights French grunts); easy bites on shrimp.
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Tactics for white grunt

Top baits, best first

  1. Dead Shrimp
  2. Squid Strips
  3. Scented Bait Strips
  4. Clams

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Double-Drop Bottom Rig
  2. Knocker Rig
  3. Split-Shot Rig