Fishing For

Sheepshead

4.0

(118)

1.6K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Sheepshead. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

1.1 ft

Maximum Length

3.0 ft

Maximum Weight

21.2 lbs

Depth Range

49.2 ft

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Sheepshead

4.0

(28)

Gulf of America (Chandeleur Sound)

Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Hillsborough County, Florida

78 Catches

4.0

(49)

Gulf of America (SW Channel-Chambers Island)

Pasco County, Florida

Gulf of America (Tampa-Boca Grande)

Manatee County, Florida

35 Catches

4.0

(28)

Gulf of America (Cape Coral-Chevelier Bay)

Collier County, Florida

30 Catches

4.0

(25)

Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve

Saint Lucie County, Florida

Top Baits For Catching Sheepshead

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(316)

234 Catches

Natural Baits by Crabs Salt Water Fiddlers Crab

4.0

(21)

77 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(125)

58 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(204)

48 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water White Shrimp

4.0

(66)

23 Catches

Natural Baits by Insects Salt Water Sand Fleas

4.0

(21)

19 Catches

Natural Baits by Crabs Salt Water Blue Crabs

4.0

(45)

16 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1127)

11 Catches

Recently Caught Sheepshead

B Smith

4 days ago

•

Hillsborough County, Florida

Species Sheepshead

13 likes

Ayden Davey

1 week ago

•

Crazy rare fish in Thesen lagoon with mud prawns

Species Sheepshead

12 likes • 2 comments

Get Ready

To Fish

with the best fishing app on the planet

Download The App

Percy Seahuntsunshinecoast

1 week ago

•

Usually I pan fry these fish… but today they met the coals because my wife wouldn’t shut up about how soggy the last ones were when in the pan with butter. Either way, great taste. Will try get more next time

Species Sheepshead

15 likes • 9 comments

Sammy Seijas

1 week ago

•

Matagorda County, Texas

Caught lots of fish…one keeper trout 😖.

Species Sheepshead

Weight 1 lb 6 oz

Gear 1

14 likes

Jack Tieman

1 week ago

•

Pinellas County, Florida

Species Sheepshead

Weight 1 lb

11 likes • 2 comments

Tyler Brown

1 week ago

•

Pinellas County, Florida

Species Sheepshead

21 likes • 3 comments

Bill Johnston

1 week ago

•

Pinellas County, Florida

First fish of 2026, Lets go!

Species Sheepshead

Weight 3 lb

Gear 2

48 likes • 5 comments

Jack Tieman

1 week ago

•

Pinellas County, Florida

Species Sheepshead

Weight 11 oz

11 likes

Get Ready

To Fish

with the best fishing app on the planet

Download The App

Popular Fish Species

Largemouth black bass

Want to know more about fishing for

Sheepshead?

Download the FishAngler app to get access to advanced fishing maps, local fishing reports & forecasts. Join millions of anglers and get all the intel you need to catch more fish!