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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Bluefish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic state waters | Open year-round | 12 inch minimum | 3 per person per day |
| Gulf state waters | Open year-round | 12 inch minimum | 10 per person per day |
Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 12" fork length
- Limit
- 3 fish per person
- Atlantic — as printed
- “Atlantic State Waters: Minimum size limit: 12" fork length; Daily bag limit: 3 fish per person from Nassau through Miami-Dade counties”
- Gulf — as printed
- “Gulf State and Federal Waters: Minimum Size Limit: 12" fork length; Daily Bag Limit: 10 per harvester (includes Monroe County)”
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the bluefish
Species of marine pelagic fish (''Pomatomus saltatrix'')
The bluefish is the only extant species of the family Pomatomidae. It is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. Bluefish are known as tailor in Australia and New Zealand, elf and shad in South Africa. It is a popular gamefish and food fish.
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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, not Wikipedia.
Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Bluefish in Florida?
12 inch minimum in Florida state waters.
How many Bluefish can you keep per day in Florida?
3 per person per day.
When is Bluefish season in Florida?
Open year-round.
Is my Bluefish a keeper today?
A bluefish is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 3.