Great Barracuda regulations in Florida

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Great Barracuda has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 2.

Great Barracuda size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Southeast zone (Collier–Martin counties)	Open year-round	15–36 inch slot	2 per person, 6 per vessel
Rest of state	Open year-round	No size limit	2 fish or 100 pounds, whichever is more

Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 15-36" fork length with 1 fish greater than 36" per person or vessel per day
Limit: 2 fish per person, 6 per vessel
Southeast management zone (Collier–Martin) — as printed: “Southeast Management Zone (Collier through Martin counties): Slot Limit: 15-36" fork length with 1 fish greater than 36" per person or vessel per day; Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person, 6 per vessel”
Rest of state — as printed: “Rest of State: Minimum Size Limit: None; Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish or 100 pounds, whichever is more”

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

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About the great barracuda

Species of fish

Sphyraena barracuda, commonly known as the great barracuda, is a species of barracuda, a genus of 27 species of large ray-finned fish found in subtropical oceans worldwide.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Great Barracuda in Florida?

No size limit in Florida state waters.

How many Great Barracuda can you keep per day in Florida?

2 fish or 100 pounds, whichever is more.

When is Great Barracuda season in Florida?

Open year-round.

Is my Great Barracuda a keeper today?

Great Barracuda has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 2.