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Single-species migration calendar

Sheepshead in Florida Nature Coast & Big Bend june fishing.

  • Archosargus probatocephalus
  • Seasonal Movement
  • Fair

Resident summer pattern.

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Fishing regulations change every season. This page is a summary maintained by Bield — bag limits, exact dates, and species-specific rules must be verified with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Saltwater) before each trip.

Year-round calendar

Sheepshead · 12-month view.

Each month encodes typical migration status. The current month is outlined in gold. Hover a cell for the month-specific note and typical water temperature.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan — Good Pre-spawn concentrations at passes and jetties. Typical water temp: 54–62°FGoodFeb — Good Peak Gulf spawn. Typical water temp: 58–66°FGoodMar — Good Spawning continuing. Typical water temp: 62–70°FGoodApr — Good Fish dispersing. Typical water temp: 68–76°FGoodMay — Good Strong inshore fishery on docks and structure. Typical water temp: 72–80°FGoodJun — Fair Resident summer pattern. Typical water temp: 80–84°FFairJul — Fair Same. Typical water temp: 82–86°FFairAug — Fair Same. Typical water temp: 82–86°FFairSep — Good Fall feeding. Typical water temp: 78–84°FGoodOct — Good Strong fall fishing. Typical water temp: 70–78°FGoodNov — Good Pre-spawn movement. Typical water temp: 62–70°FGoodDec — Good Pre-spawn concentration. Typical water temp: 56–62°FGood

Migration pattern

Pre-spawn concentrations at passes January–March; spawn February–April; resident summer on docks; pre-spawn return November–December.

Best locations

  • Steinhatchee River mouth
  • Cedar Key flats
  • Crystal River
  • Homosassa flats

Top lures

  • Live fiddler crabs
  • Peeled shrimp
  • Barnacles
  • Sand fleas
  • Small jigs tipped with shrimp

Sheepshead in other regions

North Carolina Southern Coast →South Carolina Coast →Georgia Coast →Northeast Florida →Florida Panhandle →Tampa Bay & Charlotte Harbor →All sheepshead regions →

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