SlotGaugeCheck a catchFlorida fishing regulations, 2026
Size limits, seasons and daily limits for every species Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulates, rewritten in plain English and rechecked against the official pages automatically. Last captured 2026-10-01.
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Saltwater →
Atlantic CroakerNo size limitBlack Drum14–24 inch slotBlack Grouper24 inch minimumBlack Sea Bass13 inch minimumBluefish12 inch minimumBonefishCatch-and-release onlyCobia36 inch minimumDolphin20 inch minimumFlorida Pompano11 inch minimumFlounder14 inch minimumGag Grouper24 inch minimumGray Snapper10 inch minimumGray Triggerfish12 inch minimumGreat BarracudaNo size limitGreater Amberjack28 inch minimumHogfish16 inch minimumKing Mackerel24 inch minimumLane Snapper8 inch minimumMulletNo size limitMutton Snapper18 inch minimumPermit11–22 inch slotRed Drum18–27 inch slotRed Grouper20 inch minimumRed Snapperno minimum size during the Oct 9–22 seasonScamp20 inch minimumSharks (Group 1)NoneSharks (Group 2)54-inch fork length minimumSheepshead12 inch minimumSnook28–32 inch slotSpanish Mackerel12 inch minimumSpotNo size limitSpotted Seatroutunder 19 inchesTarponCatch-and-release only (tag required to possess for a record)Tripletail18 inch minimumVermilion Snapper12 inch minimumWahooNo size limitWeakfish12 inch minimumYellowtail Snapper12 inch minimum
Freshwater →
American Eel (freshwater)9 inch minimumBlack Bassno minimum for largemouth; only 1 fish 16 in or longer; Suwannee/shoal/spotted/Choctaw 12 in minimumButterfly Peacock BassNo size limitCrappieNo size limitPanfishNo size limitShad (freshwater)No size limitStriped Bass (freshwater)No size limit
Shellfish & crabs →
Bay ScallopNo size limitBlue CrabNo size limitHard Clam1 inch minimumOyster3 inch minimumShrimpNo size limitSpiny Lobster3 inch minimumStone Crab2.875 inch minimum
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