Atlantic Croaker regulations in Florida

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Atlantic Croaker has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.

Atlantic Croaker size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Atlantic state waters	Open year-round	No size limit	50 per person per day
Gulf state waters	Open year-round	No size limit	100 pounds per person

Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: None
Limit: 50 per person/per species
Atlantic — as printed: “Atlantic State Waters: Daily Bag Limit: 50 per person/per species”
Gulf — as printed: “Gulf State Waters: Daily Bag Limit: 100 pounds per person”

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).

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About the atlantic croaker

Species of fish

The Atlantic croaker is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae and is closely related to the black drum, the silver perch, the spot croaker, the red drum, the spotted seatrout, and the weakfish. It is commonly found in sounds and estuaries from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Croaker in Florida?

No size limit in Florida state waters.

How many Atlantic Croaker can you keep per day in Florida?

50 per person per day.

When is Atlantic Croaker season in Florida?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Croaker a keeper today?

Atlantic Croaker has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.