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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Cobia size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida state waters (Atlantic & Gulf) | Open year-round | 36 inch minimum | 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less |
Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 36" fork length
- Limit
- 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less
- statewide — as printed
- “Minimum Size Limit: 36" fork length; Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less”
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the cobia
Species of ray-finned fish
The cobia is a species of marine carangiform ray-finned fish, the only extant representative of the genus Rachycentron and the family Rachycentridae. Its other common names include black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeater, prodigal son, codfish, and black bonito.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Cobia in Florida?
36 inch minimum in Florida state waters.
How many Cobia can you keep per day in Florida?
1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less.
When is Cobia season in Florida?
Open year-round.
Is my Cobia a keeper today?
A cobia is a keeper today if it measures at least 36 inches, with a daily limit of 1.