Gray Snapper regulations in Florida

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A gray snapper is a keeper today if it measures at least 10 inches, with a daily limit of 5.

Gray Snapper size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Florida state waters (Atlantic & Gulf)	Open year-round	10 inch minimum	5 within the 10-snapper aggregate

Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 10" TL
Limit: 5 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit
statewide — as printed: “Gray (Mangrove) Snapper: Min. Size: 10" TL; Daily Bag: 5 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit; Season: Open year-round”

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

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About the gray snapper

Species of fish

The mangrove snapper or gray snapper is a species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Brazil, the Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean Sea. The species can be found in a wide variety of habitats, including brackish and fresh waters. It is commercially important and is sought as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Gray Snapper in Florida?

10 inch minimum in Florida state waters.

How many Gray Snapper can you keep per day in Florida?

5 within the 10-snapper aggregate.

When is Gray Snapper season in Florida?

Open year-round.

Is my Gray Snapper a keeper today?

A gray snapper is a keeper today if it measures at least 10 inches, with a daily limit of 5.