Fishing Redfish Cove in Santa Rosa County, Florida

• Overview

  Florida holds Redfish Cove, in Santa Rosa County. The shore lies 0.7 miles out. Ground here is low by Florida standards. Head to Tiger Point, 1.6 miles away, for anything you forgot. Mobile sits 63 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Also worth knowing: Bayou Texar (9 miles), Pensacola Bay 9.6 miles off, Blackwater Bay (9.6 miles), Escambia Bay 12 miles off and Santa Rosa Sound (12 miles). Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Redfish Cove

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Tide runs this water, so time the session to the flow. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, green sunfish, spotted sunfish and pinfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. The shape of Redfish Cove rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 52°F in January. Fish feed through every month here. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Redfish Cove.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Bayou Texar, 9 miles away. Ask locally about Redfish Cove if anything is unclear.