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Turtle Harbor

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Florida, United States

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Common dolphinfish

30 in · 7 lb

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Indo-Pacific sailfish

103 in · 135 lb

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Bonnethead shark

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Bull shark

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Common dolphinfish

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General info

Turtle Harbor is a water located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common dolphinfish, Great barracuda, and Mutton snapper.

Location

25°15′33.5″N 80°14′15″W
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Fishing regulations at Turtle Harbor, FL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Common dolphinfish as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Common dolphinfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Vessel limit

30

Min size

20"

Measurement

Fork Length

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.

Changes Effective May 1:

Recreational daily bag limit = 5 dolphin per person.

Private recreational daily vessel limit = 30 fish per vessel.

Captain and crew bag limits are prohibited statewide.

This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.

Excellent, and they are considered a very sustainable fishery. Catch, Clean, Cook Mahi Mahi by DMFD

Coryphaena hippurus, dorado, mahi mahi

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25°15′33.5″N 80°14′15″W
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Turtle Harbor is a water located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
25°15′33.5″N 80°14′15″W
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