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Dunedin fishing guide

Dunedin faces St. Joseph Sound, with Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island between the town and the Gulf. Locals fish the sound's grass flats and the island shorelines for redfish, snook and trout, wade or cast from Honeymoon Island State Park, and run nearshore for mackerel, cobia and grouper. Compared with Clearwater Beach to the south, it is quieter water with a city marina, a causeway full of bait and a short run to the islands.

10 ft, conditions now

Conditions now

Live from NOAA and the National Weather Service. Times show in your own time zone.

Today’s bite

A forecast built from live data and the calendar below. Not a catch report.

Working out today from the tides, water and calendar.

Tides

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Marine forecast

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7 day forecast

National Weather Service, for Dunedin. Updates through the day.

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NOAA tides, Dunedin City Dock, FL NOAA station Clearwater Beach, FL NWS 7 day forecast NWS marine forecast, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM

12 ft, the chart

Chart and depths

The official NOAA chart, centered on Dunedin. Depths, channels, reefs and markers, live from NOAA.

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NOAA electronic navigational chart: soundings, depth contours, channels, markers and hazards. Zoom in to see more soundings. Not for navigation. Green dries out at low water, the numbers are depth at chart datum, and letters like Rk, Sh and Oys mark the hard bottom worth fishing. What the symbols mean Open NOAA ENC Online

13 ft, the radar

Rain on the radar

Live NWS radar centered on Dunedin. The last 50 minutes on a loop, so you can see which way the rain is moving before you launch.

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NEXRAD base reflectivity, updated about every 5 minutes. Radar sees rain and storms, not fog or wind. Not for navigation. Open the NWS radar

15 ft, fishing reports

Fishing reports

What people are catching, on what, and where. Every report links to whoever wrote it. We do not write these ourselves.

Latest reports

From local captains, shops and outdoor writers. Newest first, last 14 days.

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Report sources: Coastal Angler Tampa Bay Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Straight from the dock

Reports sent to us by shops and captains on this guide. We check each one before it posts.

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20 ft, what is biting

What is biting, month by month

When each fish is at its best around Dunedin. This month is marked.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Redfish
Snook
Tarpon
Spanish mackerel
King mackerel
Spotted seatrout
Sheepshead
Black drum
Cobia
Gag grouper

30 ft, seasons and rules

Seasons and rules

Open and close dates we could confirm from official sources, plus where to check limits before you keep a fish.

  • Red snapper, Gulf state and federal waters (private recreational), summer

    The 2026 summer season ran daily May 22 to July 31. Anyone fishing for red snapper from a private boat, in state or federal waters, must hold the free State Reef Fish Angler designation, renewed every year, even if they do not need a fishing license.

    FWC, 2026 Official page

  • Red snapper, Gulf state and federal waters (private recreational), fall

    The 2026 fall season opened Sept. 1 and ran daily Sept. 1 to Oct. 4 and again Oct. 9 to 25. Remaining open days: Oct. 30 to Nov. 1; Nov. 7 to 8, 14 to 15 and 21 to 22; Nov. 26 to 29 (Thanksgiving weekend); Dec. 5 to 6, 12 to 13 and 19 to 20; Dec. 25 to 27 (Christmas weekend); and Jan. 1 to 4, 2027. Private-boat anglers must be signed up for the State Reef Fish Survey (State Reef Fish Angler designation). Charter boats without a federal permit may fish these days in Florida Gulf state waters only.

    FWC, 2026 Official page

  • Red snapper, Gulf federal for-hire (charter boats with a federal reef fish permit)

    The 2026 season ran 147 days, opening 12:01 a.m. June 1 and closing 12:01 a.m. Oct. 26, 2026, so Oct. 25 was the last open day.

    NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Gag grouper, Gulf state waters

    Open Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026; closed at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1 for the rest of the year.

    FWC, 2026 Official page

  • Gag grouper, Gulf federal waters

    Opened 12:01 a.m. Sept. 1, 2026 and closed 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1, 2026.

    NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Red, black and scamp grouper, Gulf

    Open year-round in state waters; in federal waters closed Feb. 1 to March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom break.

    FWC, 2026 Official page

  • Greater amberjack, Gulf state waters

    Open Sept. 1 through Oct. 13, 2026; closed at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 14.

    FWC, 2026 Official page

  • Greater amberjack, Gulf federal waters

    Open Sept. 1, 2026 to 12:01 a.m. Oct. 14, 2026.

    NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Gray triggerfish, Gulf state and federal waters

    Open March 1 to May 31 and Aug. 1 to Dec. 31; closed the rest of the year.

    FWC, 2026 Official page

  • Flounder, Florida state waters

    Closed every year Oct. 15 through Nov. 30.

    FWC, annual, applies to 2026 Official page

  • Snook, Tampa Bay region

    Harvest closed Dec. 1 through the end of February and May 1 through Aug. 31, so harvest is open in March, April and Sept. 1 through Nov. 30. A snook permit is also required.

    FWC, current (standing rule) Official page

  • Spotted seatrout, Tampa Bay Region

    Open year-round.

    FWC, 2026 Official page

  • Red drum, Tampa Bay Region

    Open year-round. Slot and bag limits are set by region on the FWC red drum page.

    FWC, current Official page

  • Tarpon

    Catch and release only. Fish over 40 inches must stay in the water unless you hold a tarpon tag for a record attempt.

    FWC, current Official page

40 ft, where to fish

Where to fish

  • Beach

    Honeymoon Island State Park

    Fishing is one of the park's main activities; it opens 8 a.m. to sundown with an $8 per vehicle fee and is the ferry terminal for Caladesi Island.

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  • Beach

    Caladesi Island

    Reached by ferry from Honeymoon Island or by boat; a 2026 charter review on the Dunedin booking page describes fishing near Caladesi and Honeymoon islands.

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  • Flats

    St. Joseph Sound flats

    Inshore guides fish the shallow water inside the islands for redfish, snook, trout and tarpon.

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  • Pier

    Weaver Park pier

    FWC lists Weaver Park at 2750 Bayshore Blvd. as a Dunedin shore fishing site.

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  • Pier

    Edgewater Park and Dunedin Marina

    FWC lists Edgewater Park at 51 Main St. as a fishing site next to the marina ramp.

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  • Beach

    Three Rooker Island

    A small island north of Honeymoon that local inshore and pontoon charters run to.

    Source

50 ft, launch and piers

Ramps and piers

Public launches and fishing piers. Fees and hours change, so check the link before you tow.

NameTypeFeeWhere
Dunedin Marina and Edgewater ParkRampPaid51 Main St., Dunedin, FL
Marino's MarinaRampPaid297 Bayshore Dr., Ozona, FL
Sutherland BayouRampPaid2119 Alt. US-19 N., Palm Harbor, FL
H.S. Pop Stansell Memorial ParkRampFree797 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor, FL
Seminole DocksRampPaid201 Seminole St., Clearwater, FL
Weaver Park fishing pierPierCheck2750 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, FL
Edgewater Park fishing pierPierCheck51 Main St., Dunedin, FL
H.S. Pop Stansell Memorial Park pierPierCheck797 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor, FL

60 ft, bait, tackle and charters

Bait, tackle and charters

Where to get live and fresh bait, tackle and a guide. We are not paid to list anyone here.

Bait and tackle (8)

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Live bait comes and goes with the weather and the season. Call before you drive.

Charters and guides (11)

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CharterFishingTargetsLeaves fromCall
FISHSTALKERZ Fishing ChartersShallow water inshore charters run by the Dunedin bait shop.Inshoreredfish, snook, trout, tarpon(727) 637-9971
Live Like a Local Boat Charters, Dunedin23 foot boat for up to 4.Dunedin
Get After It Fishing Charters25 foot boat for up to 4.Dunedin
Edgewater Charters23 foot boat for up to 5.Dunedin
Capt. Nick's Fishing Charters22 foot boat for up to 4; inshore and nearshore trips.Inshore and offshoreClearwater
Full Throttle Fishing Charters22 foot boat for up to 4.Clearwater
Rebel Coast Charters24 foot boat for up to 4.Clearwater
New Gen Fishing Charters22 foot boat for up to 4; inshore trips.InshoreClearwater
The Reel Fisher25 foot boat for up to 5.Clearwater
Neptune Fishing Charters22 foot boat for up to 4; inshore and nearshore trips.Inshore and offshoreClearwater
Wet Lines ChartersInshore and nearshore trips for up to 4 with gear and licenses provided, plus a pontoon for trips to Caladesi, Three Rooker and Honeymoon islands; FishingBooker also lists Wet Lines Fishing on its Dunedin page.Inshore and offshoresnook, redfish, trout, tarpon, sheepshead, kingfish, grunts, snapper200 Seminole St, Clearwater(678) 938-0501

We are not paid to list anyone. Rates, boats and trips change, so confirm when you book.

70 ft, on the calendar

Tournaments and events

Annual events on this water. Dates move, so confirm with the organiser.

80 ft, asked and answered

Fishing Dunedin, asked and answered

Where can I fish from shore in Dunedin?

FWC lists Weaver Park at 2750 Bayshore Blvd. and Edgewater Park at 51 Main St. as shore fishing sites, and Honeymoon Island State Park is open 8 a.m. to sundown for an $8 per vehicle fee. Florida residents fishing from shore need the free shoreline license.

Where do I launch a boat near Dunedin?

The Dunedin Marina ramp at Edgewater Park, 51 Main St., charges a fee, as do Marino's Marina in Ozona and Sutherland Bayou in Palm Harbor. Pop Stansell Park in Palm Harbor has a free ramp.

When can I keep a snook in Dunedin?

Dunedin is in FWC's Tampa Bay region, where snook harvest is closed Dec. 1 through the end of February and May 1 through Aug. 31, so it is open March, April and September through November. You need a snook permit on top of your saltwater license.

When is tarpon season around Dunedin?

Tarpon are pursued most heavily from May into August. They are catch and release only, and fish over 40 inches must stay in the water.

Where can I buy live bait in Dunedin?

Angler 360 on the Dunedin Causeway sells live shrimp, crabs and pinfish, and FISHSTALKERZ on Bayshore Blvd. sells live and frozen bait.

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Sources for this guide (29), last checked 2026-10-30
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  22. floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/honeymoon-island-state-park
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  29. visitstpeteclearwater.com/article/seasonal-fishing-guide

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