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Cow Pen Slough
Cow Pen Slough is a gut in Sarasota County, Florida. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Florida's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
86°
76°
11 mph
44%
Sat
Showers
86°
76°
11 mph
48%
Sun
Showers
86°
75°
13 mph
59%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Gum Slough0.8 mi
- Indian Creek3.3 mi
- Lake Ibis4.1 mi
- Lake Sarasota4.4 mi
- Alligator Pond4.4 mi
- Lake Marae4.6 mi
- Howard Creek5.4 mi
- Lake Myakka6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cow Pen Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cow Pen Slough?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cow Pen Slough?+
Cow Pen Slough is a gut in Sarasota County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.