Featured Sheepshead Charters in Melbourne Beach
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Best Time to Catch Sheepshead
Peak season: March, April, May. Also good: January, February, June, July, October, November. Right now in February, activity is good.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is a popular gamefish species.
How to Catch Sheepshead
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Sheepshead in Melbourne Beach.
Sheepshead Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
8 per person
Size Limit
12-inch minimum total length
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
No more than two sheepshead exceeding 16 inches total length may be harvested per person, per day. This species is included in the FWC's saltwater recreational creel limit of no more than 50 fish per person per trip.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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