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<p>Sheepshead fishing is all about sharp bites, steady action, and hard fights on light tackle. These inshore Panfish have strong, human-like teeth and love to crush crabs and barnacles. Anglers target Sheepshead for their challenge, their tasty white meat, and the fun of picking fish off structure.</p><p>You will do best with inshore fishing around docks, bridges, rock jetties, reefs, and mangroves. Bottom fishing with small hooks, light leaders, and sensitive rods is key. Use natural baits like live or dead shrimp, fiddler crabs, sand fleas, or clams. Keep baits tight to the hook, feel for quick taps, and set fast. A short leader of fluorocarbon helps when the water is clear.</p><p>Expect a hands-on, tide-focused trip that rewards patience and touch. This is a great option for first-timers, kids, and anyone who enjoys precise fishing near structure. Captains often provide tackle and bait, but confirm what is included. Wear non-slip shoes, bring sun protection, and pack layers in cooler months. A small cooler for drinks and snacks is always smart.</p><p>Rules for Sheepshead change by location. Before you go, check local fishing license and permit needs. Review the season, size limits, and daily harvest rules where you plan to fish. If you plan to keep fish, ask your captain about current regulations and cleaning options.</p>

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		<em>The Sheepshead is an exquisitely beautiful and tasty light tackle fish. Popularly referred to as &quot;convict fish&quot; due to its symbolic coloration, the nickname holds true on account of its notorious bait stealing skills as well.</em></p>
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	An interesting fact about this fish species is that it used to be abundant and popular as fine dining table fare in Brooklyn, NY - so popular that it got a <a href="https://www.google.rs/maps/place/Sheepshead+Bay,+Brooklyn,+NY,+USA/@40.5927326,-73.9636471,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c24485e6a29363:0xce1b519601b9e80c">bay named after it</a>. Since it mysteriously withdrew from these waters, some have been retelling the story citing the resemblance of the shape of the district to a sheep&#39;s head as the cause for the name. Now you know better.</p>
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	Another very interesting fact is that these fish have <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=sheepshead+teeth&amp;espv=2&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=955&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjs8tqRl8DLAhWkCpoKHcANDbgQ_AUIBigB">eerily human-like incisor teeth</a>.</p>
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	How big</h2>
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	Sheepshead can grow to a maximum of 30'' and about 22lbs. However, most catches will be between 14 and 18'' and 1 to 8lbs. They live relatively long, about 20 years.</p>
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	When &amp; Where</h2>
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	The species can be found in the coastal waters of the <strong>western Atlantic</strong>, from <strong>Nova Scotia to Florida</strong>, throughout the <strong>Gulf coast</strong> and then in much less numbers off Central and South America down to Brazil.</p>
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	The highest concentrations can be found in <strong>south Florida</strong>, from <strong>Melbourne </strong>to&nbsp;<a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=west-palm-beach"><strong>Palm Beach</strong></a> on the <u><em>Atlantic coast</em></u> and in mangroves of the <a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=marco-island"><strong>Ten Thousand Islands</strong></a>, in the <strong><a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=everglades">Everglades</a>&nbsp;</strong>and up to <strong><a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=port-charlotte">Charlotte Harbor</a>&nbsp;</strong>(the most prolific fishery) on the <u><em>Gulf coast</em></u>. Northwest Florida also hosts them, but more around artificial structures such as markers, pilings and jetty rocks. They can be found in <strong>the Panhandle</strong> and westwards, abundantly around <a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=pensacola"><strong>Pensacola</strong></a>, <a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=destin"><strong>Destin</strong></a> and <a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/FL?search_location=fort-walton-beach"><strong>Ft Walton</strong></a>.</p>
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	<em>Fall and winter</em> are the best times to target them, with changing tides being a prerequisite, especially slack and ebb tides.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="https://fishingbooker.com/img/fish/content/c675d-475f04c7a75fcef184931eb12dce7da9--2-.jpg" /></p>
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	<em>The charter this angler was on boated <a href="https://fishingbooker.com/reports/view/546">40 Sheepshead</a>&nbsp;in a single outing! Taken aboard <a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/view/632">Fin Stalker II</a> off <a href="https://fishingbooker.com/charters/search/us/SC?booking_days=1&amp;booking_persons=2&amp;search_location=charleston">Charleston</a>, SC</em></h5>
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	How to catch</h2>
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	Sheepshead feed on mollusks and crustaceans, so natural bait is the way to go. Live or dead shrimp is the best option, but sand fleas, fiddler crabs, clams or tube worms will be good. Shrimp-tipped jigs will work too, but this is more due to the added weight of the jig helping keep the bait down in the current than its actual attractiveness to the fish. Chumming any of the above bait will always be helpful, but can be expensive - crushed barnacles will make for good, budget-friendly, chum.</p>
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	Sheepshead are clever when it comes to bait stealing - they will first nibble on the bait in an attempt to loosen it from the hook, so always have it firmly set up and give them time to swim away with it. They also have a very tough mouth, so once you feel the weight of the fish taking the bait away, set the hook aggressively.</p>
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	Good to eat?</h2>
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	Excellent quality white flesh, however, the hard scales and strong spines don&#39;t make it easy to clean and fillet.</p>
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	<strong>Season</strong>&nbsp;- always open;</div>
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	<strong>Size limit&nbsp;(minimum)</strong> - Florida - 12''; Alabama - 12'' FL; Georgia, North Carolina - 10'' FL; South Carolina - 14''; Texas - 15''; Virginia and Louisiana have no size regulations;</div>
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	<strong>Bag limit&nbsp;(per angler per day)</strong>&nbsp;- Florida, Georgia - 15; Alabama, the Carolinas - 10 (30 per boat for South Carolina); Texas - 5; Virginia - 4; Louisiana has no bag regulations;</div>
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