Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
Cobia in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
Sight cast to fish cruising beaches in spring, or around rays, buoys and wrecks. Live eels, pinfish and big bucktail jigs.
Next three days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | 6 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 5 | Light wind. Heat, fish early or late. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 4 | Rain likely 75%. Heat, fish early or late. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
Seasonal pattern
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 68–82°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State and Federal Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobia Gulf and Atlantic State Waters | open now Open year-round | 36” fork length | 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less | Legal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net |
| Cobia Gulf and Atlantic Federal Waters | open now Open year-round | 36” fork length | 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less | Legal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12.